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0 Matt Blais Posts Video From “Canadian Heartbeat Tour’

March 27, 2013
by Asher
· Matt Blais

Matt Blais Posts Video From “Canadian Heartbeat Tour’

Matt Blais – Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica – (Photo Credit – Jenn Five) [Download – High Res Press Photo]

Calgary, AB alternative blues/ rock musician Matt Blais whom is in the midst of his cross Canada tour in promotion of his new album ‘The Heartbeat’ released in February, has posted a behind the scenes tour video at the following link below.

Matt Blais comments:

“I love life on the road. I’m really looking forward to just getting in the van, meeting new people and seeing new things. I’ve got a great group of guys in the band who are fun to play with on stage and party with after. So I know that we, and all the audiences are gonna have a blast. Canada is such a huge country. I never realized that until planning a tour from one end to the other, so, this is a huge undertaking for any band. But, I’ve always believed in the hard work, grass roots, live music approach to building a fan base, so, I’m really excited.”

Matt Blais – Playin in a Travellin Band

With his first single ‘Running’ hitting the airwaves and iPods across Canada, Matt is gaining comparisons to artists such as Sam Roberts, Matt Mays and Joel Plaskett. A cutting edge artist, his latest release ‘The Heartbeat’ combines elements of fiery rock and roll with smooth vintage soul to form a sound so uniquely his own that one can’t help but become emotionally charged. The combination of a high energy live show and a passion for song writing is Blais’ formula for success, which thus far has been very well received by critics and the audiences that continue to grow in number.

Single Stream – http://mattblaismusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-heartbeat

Track Listing – The Heartbeat

1. Running
2. Guilty Heart
3. Headed Back to You
4. Goodbye Sunshine
5. All I’ve Got to Lose
6. Looking At You Now
7. Always
8. Get Out
9. I Wanna Love You
10. Set the City On Fire

Remaining TOUR DATES – Canadian Heartbeat Tour

March 30, 2013 – The Foundry – Thunder Bay, ON

April 2, 2013 – Bud’s On Broadway – Saskatoon, SK

April 3, 2013 – Bud’s On Broadway – Saskatoon, SK

April 4, 2013 – Bud’s On Broadway – Saskatoon, SK

April 5, 2013 – Original Joe’s – Medicine Hat, AB

April 13, 2013 – Barley’s Pub – Carstair’s Pub

For more info, show dates, music and to order ‘The Hearbeat’ from Matt Blais, please visit these links:

Purchase link – http://mattblaismusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-heartbeat

www.MattBlaisMusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/mattblaismusic

https://www.twitter.com/mattblaismusic

0 Edmonton Journal – Concert preview: Stone Iris doing what they gotta do Edmonton reggae rockers relentless in pursuing their passion

March 27, 2013
by Asher
· Stone Iris

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/music/Concert+preview+Stone+Iris+doing+what+they+gotta/8154932/story.html

0 VITAL REMAINS – Eastern Canadian Tour

March 27, 2013
by Asher
· Blacktooth Entertainment · Dungeon Works Productions · H.M.M.A.C.

VITAL REMAINS – Eastern Canadian Tour

Blacktooth Entertainment and Dungeon Works Productions along with the Heavy Metal Music Association of Canada (H.M.M.A.C.) present legendary American death metal band Vital Remains Eastern Canadian Tour.

With a new release in the works, Vital Remains returns to Canada with their 24 years of experience, high-class musicianship and a dedication towards their musical style that is hardly rivaled today and continuously slams a spiked fist into the face of every trend rearing its ugly head.

In 2007, the extreme metal titans VITAL REMAINS released “Icons Of Evil”, a vicious slab of blasphemy that sent fear in the heart of the masses. That much-anticipated album marked the group’s second recording with Glen Benton (Deicide) on vocals and was produced in the Florida based Mana Recording Studios by the renowned Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, Goatwhore). Once again, that album was completely written by the group’s founder Tony Lazaro (rhythm guitars & bass) with Dave Suzuki handling the lead guitar, drums and backing vocal duties.

Drawing influence from classic ‘80s metal bands such as Venom, Celtic Frost, Bathory, Mercyful Fate, Sodom and Destruction, VITAL REMAINS base their survival through a DIY underground approach that has earned them a rabid legion of fans since their foundation in 1989. However, after four full-length releases the group’s biggest break came in 2003 as they signed to Century Media and released the genre-defying epic “Dechristianize”. It was hailed by critics and fans alike as one of extreme metal’s most accomplished and ambitious works yet that ever garnered mainstream acclaim. Once VITAL REMAINS prepped up for their recording sessions for “Icons Of Evil”, the question if they would be able to top “Dechristianize” circulated in the extreme music world immediately. They finally answer it with: “Hell yeah and there is not enough holy water available to wash away this unholiness!!!”.

VITAL REMAINS – Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

May 1 – St. Catherines, ON @ Mikado

May 2 – Toronto, ON @ Rockpile

May 3 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks

May 4 – Sherbrooke, QC – Woodstock Bar

May 5 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

May 6 – Quebec City, QC @ L’Agitee

May 7 – Jonquiere, QC @ Place Nikitoutagan

For more info on VITAL REMAINS, please visit these links:

https://www.facebook.com/vital.remains.official | http://www.myspace.com/vitalremains

0 Melodic Death Thrashers CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Post Tour Video From Quebec/Ontario Tour

March 27, 2013
by Asher
· Chariots of The Gods

CHARIOTS OF THE GODS PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

Purchase Links: Bandcamp | iTunes

Melodic Death Thrashers CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Post Tour Video From Quebec/Ontario Tour

L-R : Mathieu St-Amour (guitar) | Rich O’Neil (drums) | Renaud Jobin (vocals) | Payam Doryani (bass) | Dimitri Gervais (guitar) – Photo credit : Alexandru Petrosan [Download – High Res Press Photo]

Ottawa, ON’s melodic death thrashers Chariots of The Gods whom released their debut full length album ‘Tides of War’ in January have posted video from their recent Quebec/ Ontario tour in promotion of the release.

Chariots of the Gods ON THE ROAD!

Produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod, COTG’s new album delivers 14 epic, crushing tracks to follow up their well received 2010 debut EP ‘Reverence,’ which the band aggressively toured in Quebec and Ontario, sharing the stage with names such as Misfits, Voivod, Despised Icon, Kataklysm, Blind Witness, Misery Index, Martyr, Fuck the Facts, Blackguard, Neuraxis, The Agonist, Reanimator and Insurrection.

The metallers have released two singles off the album ‘Unbound’ featuring guest vocals by Aleksi Sihvonen of Norther and a FREE DOWNLOAD of the title track, both can be heard and purchased with the album at the following locations on bandcamp and iTunes.

Music Video – Tides of War

Track Listing – Tides of War

1. Overture
2. Seventh Weapon
3. Blind Assassin
4. Ambrosian Wings
5. Tides of War [Free Download – http://chariotsofthegods.bandcamp.com/track/tides-of-war]
6. Revillusion (1905)
7. Snow Falls On The White River (1914)
8. Severing The Bloodline (1917)
9. Collapse of An Empire
10. Red Skies
11. Nebula
12. Starborn
13. Unbound (feat. Aleksi Sihvonen)
14. Annihilation of The Gods

Show Dates:

March 29, 2013 – Montgomery Legion – Ottawa, ON

For more info on Chariots of The Gods please follow them at these links:

www.chariotsofthegods.net | http://www.facebook.com/chariotsofthegods | Twitter: @chariotsotgods

About:

Riding out of Canada’s capital, Chariots of the Gods has one sole mission – to deliver straight up, balls-to-the-walls, in-your-face heavy metal. On the road since 2008, spreading its music to the masses, Chariots of the Gods has become known for blistering solos, gripping melodies, rioting vocals and drums that just won’t quit because, after all, that’s what it’s all about.

Having played with bands such as Misfits, Voivod, Despised Icon, Kataklysm, Blind Witness, Misery Index, Martyr, Fuck the Facts, Blackguard, Neuraxis, The Agonist, Reanimator and Insurrection and released a debut EP, Reverence, in 2010, Chariots of the Gods is now ready to unveil its latest masterpiece – Tides of War.

Produced by musical legend Glen Robinson (Queensryche, Gwar, Annihilator), the band’s debut full-length is set to storm the metal scene until there is nothing left, except Pure. Heavy. Fuckin’. Metal.

0 Winnipeg ShawTV – Matt Blais “The Heartbeat” On the Road 2013

March 26, 2013
by Asher
· Matt Blais

0 Aquelarre Zine – Interview – XUL

March 26, 2013
by Asher
· XUL

http://www.aquelarrezine.blogspot.ca/2013/03/with-xul-from-canada-five-piece-group.html

0 Metal Crypt – Edge of Attack

March 26, 2013
by Asher
· Edge Of Attack

http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=8100

0 Quebec Daily Rock – Show Review – Chariots of The Gods

March 26, 2013
by Asher
· Chariots of The Gods

http://www.daily-rock.ca/a-vouloir-etre-partout-on-ne-voit-rien-ou-presque/

0 CKCU 931. FM – eV’s Underground – Chosen

March 26, 2013
by Asher
· Chosen

http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/58/11423.html

0 Out Today! Pop Rockers REND Release New EP & Music Video ‘Battlecry’; Show Dates

March 26, 2013
by Asher
· Rend

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

Youtube | SoundCloud | CBC 3 Radio | iTunes | IndiePool

Out Today! Pop Rockers REND Release New EP & Music Video ‘Battlecry’; Show Dates

L-R – Nate Glubish (Keys), Steve Roe (Guitar), Carol-Lynne Quinn (Vocals), Jeff Quinn (Bass) – Photo Credit – Kristy-Anne Swart

Picture a dash of Metric, a scoop of Coldplay, a layer of Paramore topped off with The Cranberries along with driving rhythms, Zeppelin worthy guitar solos, synth pop hook lines, and dynamic, soulful vocals and you get yourself Edmonton, AB’s electrifying REND. Coming off their Canadian Music Week performances in Toronto, ON this past week, the pop rockers are proud to announce the release of their new EP ‘Battlecry’ out today, March 26th.

Featuring five infectious songs with the first single and anthem title track hitting airwaves along with an action packed video to support it, Rend’s follow up to their 2012 debut album ‘No Lines’ is sure to make anthem chanters demanding more.

Track Lising – Battlecry

1. Battlecry (3:26)
2. Hide (3:13)
3. No Lines (4:25)
4. Shadow (3:47)
5. Monster (3:00)

Music Video – Battlecry

Soundcloud Stream – http://soundcloud.com/rendmusic/battlecry-2

Founded in 2010 by lead singer/songwriter Carol-Lynne Quinn, these past 3 years have been an incredible journey for the band. 2012 was a whirlwind of activity with a recent nomination at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Female Artist of The Year’ plus multiple performances in Toronto at classic venues like Cherry Cola’s, The Hideout, and the Bovine Sex Club for Indie Music Week Canada, and opening for Faber Drive on the Edmonton installment of the Lost in Paradise tour.

Rend’s vision is to bring musical and lyrical substance to their music. Whether it’s the anthem like chorus in “Battlecry” or the unique blend of soulful vocals and electric guitar in “Monster”, Rend is fresh, energy filled, and inspiring. Last year’s debut single “Hide” from ‘No Lines’ was released to radio in March 2012 and received Canadian wide radio play climbing the top 100 Rock Charts.

For such a fresh band they have already caught the attention and support of many. Sandra Sperounes from the Edmonton Journal commented “One of Edmonton’s newest – and fiercest – pop-rock bands. “Quinn” might just be the next great voice to come out of Canada.” Kevin Mainmann from the Edmonton Examiner commented on their debut “No Lines is drenched in powerful melodies anchored by Carol-Lynne’s vocal acrobatics, with hints of soul weaving into potent radio-rock hooks.” To put it simply Rend is four passionate people who love music, people, and putting on a great show.

Show Dates:

March 29 – O’Hanlons – Regina, SK – w/ The Fortunate Isles

March 30 – Lydia’s – Saskatoon, SK

Music Video – Hide (from debut Album ‘No Lines’) – http://youtu.be/Wo3LCNMY7lE

Lyric Video – No Lines (from debut album ‘No Lines’) – http://youtu.be/6cjtar-kslk

For more info on REND, please visit these following links:

http://www.rend-music.com | https://www.facebook.com/rendmusic | Twitter: @RendMusic

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