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0 En Route To HVY MTL Returns for 2013 Edition Presented by Dungeonworks and Evenko
En Route To HVY MTL Returns for 2013 Edition Presented by Dungeonworks and Evenko
Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2012, Dungeon Works Productions and evenko are proud to present En Route to Heavy MTL 2013. With over 200 applications received last year, the battle of the bands showcased 20 of Quebec’s finest up-and-coming Heavy Metal acts and gave the two winning groups, Dark Century and HolloW, the chance to perform at Heavy MTL.
A prestigious panel of local and international judges, last year’s edition including members of Testament, Voivod, Heaven & Hell, Megadeth, Slaves on Dope, Annihilator, Despised Icon and Cannibal Corpse, alongside a number of industry representatives will be present over the course of the competition to determine the winners.
En Route to Heavy MTL 2013 will again be taking place at Les Katacombes (1635 St-Laurent Blvd) on the first Thursday of every month starting January 2013. The grand finale featuring the five bands with the top overall scores will take place on June 2013 at Théatre Corona (2490 Rue Notre-Dame W) date TBD.
Sign-up begins November 14st, 2012. Artists have until December 2nd, 2012 to register. The selected groups will be announced December 9th, 2012.
Applications can be filled out in person at Labyrinthe Rock Boutique (486 Ste-Catherine W) or online at (www.heavymtl.com/playheavy). Be sure to include your press kits and demos.
For more info, please visit (www.dungeonworksprods.com & www.heavymtl.com)
For all questions and comments please contact enrouteheavymtl@gmail.com
Good luck to all, and be sure to keep it HEAVY!
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Les Productions Dungeon Works et Evenko présentent EN ROUTE VERS HEAVY MTL 2013
Suite au succès de l’édition inaugurale en 2012, les Productions Dungeon Works et evenko sont fiers de vous présenter En Route Vers Heavy MTL 2013. Avec plus de 200 soumissions l’an dernier, cette compétition a fait paraître sur scène 20 des meilleurs groupes de la relève du Heavy Métal Québécois et a donné la chance au deux vainqueurs, Dark Century et HolloW, de jouer au Heavy MTL 2012.
Un comité prestigieux de juges locaux et internationaux, incluant des membres de Testament, Voivod, Heaven & Hell, Megadeth, Slaves on Dope, Annihilator, Despised Icon and Cannibal Corpse, ainsi que des représentants de l’industrie musicale seront présents afin de déterminer les gagnants.
En Route Vers Heavy MTL 2013 se produira à nouveau au Katacombes (1635 blvd St-Laurent) le premier jeudi de chaque mois à partir de janvier 2013. La grande finale qui mettra en compétition les cinq groupes avec les meilleurs résultats sur l’ensemble des spectacles aura lieu au Théatre Corona (2490 Rue Notre-Dame O; date à determiner).
Les inscriptions débuteront le 14 novembre 2012 et se termineront le 2 décembre. Les 20 groupes qui feront partie de la sélection seront dévoilés le 9 décembre.
Vous pouvez vous inscrire en personne à la boutique Labyrinthe (486 Ste-Catherine Ouest) ou en ligne au www.heavymtl.com/joueraheavy. Assurez-vous d’inclure votre dossier de presse ainsi que votre démo.
Pour plus d’information, visitez www.dungeonworksprods.com & www.heavymtl.com
Pour des questions concernant la sélection des groupes et autres commentaires veuillez contacter: enrouteheavymtl@gmail.com.
Bonne chance à tous!
0 Blast Head Records Signs Technical Death Metallers NEBULOUS For Debut Album
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Blast Head Records Signs Technical Death Metallers NEBULOUS For Debut Album
(L-R) – Alex Pitts – Vocals | Matt Rogers – Guitars & Bass
Blast Head Records is proud to announce their signing of Birmingham, Alabama’s NEBULOUS for the release of the technical death metallers debut album ‘The Quantum Transcendence of Death’ for a later to be announced date.
“From the moment I heard Nebulous I was absolutely floored, the songs have this amazing energy, which I think people will really gravitate to. They are a band that has a solid vision of what they are after, and this type of work ethic always pays off! I am very ecstatic to be working with them and looking forward to the release of’ ‘The Quantum Transcendence of Death’!” comments Paul Shaw, owner of Blast Head Records.
The band recorded half of the album during the summer of 2011, but in October they suffered a major loss with the death of their drummer Justin Beasley. The band has forged ahead in Justin’s memory and has just recently finalized the remaining tracks. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Joseph McQueen (As I Lay Dying) of Echelon Studios.
The album artwork captures the vision of the band and was completed by George Prasinis who has done album covers for such notable bands as Kataplexia, Mass Infection and Spawn of Possession.
Click Here to check out 2 tracks from ‘The Quantum Transcendence of Death’.PART ONE: THE MACHINATION
I: Of Means and Ends
II: Catalyze III: SN 5270
IV: Aggregating Powers
V: The Quantum Transcendence of Death
PART TWO: INTO INFINITE SPECTRUMS
VI. Devourer of the Cosmos
VII. Forever Impaled
VIII. Hivemind
IX. Spectrums
About Nebulous:
Formed in the summer of 2010, Nebulous is currently a two piece death metal band based out of Birmingham, Alabama. The band combines technical song structures with blistering intensity and have a unique approach given the DIY punk and hardcore roots of their surrounding community. Lyrically they focus around the celestial galaxy, which really adds to the overall concept the band has set out to create. Nebulous is a band that will leave you gasping for oxygen in the void that they have occupied!
0 AURESIA Announces Release of New EP ‘So In Love With You’
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AURESIA Announces Release of New EP ‘So In Love With You’
With musical roots as diverse as the world’s music lovers, Montreal, QC’s Auresia, whom has been nominated for Favorite World Artist at the 2010 Independent Music Awards and for four awards at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards for her self-titled debut album, is proud to announce the release of her forthcoming EP ‘So In Love With You’ via Moonsplash Records, an eclectic four song creation of easy listening that effortlessly blends unique pop sensibilities with world music.
“I’m so excited to release this EP and share my experiences as an artist, and my personal journey as well as the people who have inspired the new songs written . A collaboration between different producers in Toronto, Montreal, Jamaica and even Havana, Cuba, I have had a truly fun experience writing, creating and building these tracks. I am absolutely thrilled to release this EP!” comments Auresia.
A singer, songwriter and guitarist, the Edmonton raised musician of Ukrainian descent has been singing and charming audiences from a very young age.
Listening to her intricate melodies, beautiful harmonies and eclectic mix of Caribbean, soul, R&B and pop flavors, which are perfectly blended with empowering and even eco-conscious lyrics, it doesn’t take long to reach the conclusion that Auresia’s sound is most certainly diverse. With the release of her new EP, the songstress will be preparing for later to be announced tour stops in Central and South America followed by Canadian dates.
Auresia’s music video and first single ‘Rising’
Video – http://youtu.be/qBYw0BlOIXk
Pre-Order – http://auresia.bandcamp.com
Free Download Links – http://soundcloud.com/auresia/01-rising – http://auresia.bandcamp.com/track/rising –
1. Rising (2:49)
2. So In Love With You (3:36)
3. High (3:34)
4. Quiero Bailar (Solita) (5:48)
For more info on Auresia, tour dates and music, please visit Auresia.com, her facebook fanpage or Twitter @auresiamusic.
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0 NEPHELIUM Announce Departure of Guitarist James Sawyer
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NEPHELIUM Announce Departure of Guitarist James Sawyer
Top L-R: Nephelium Current Line Up | Florian Ravet (Bass) | Devlin Anderson (Vocals) | James Sawyer (Guitar) – Bottom L-R: | Alan Madhavan (Drums) | Alex Zubair (Guitar) – Photo Credit – Zhubin Salehi [DOWNLOAD – HIGH-RES PRESS PHOTO]
After releasing their brutal six track masterpiece “Coils of Entropy” at the beginning of 2012 to international praise along with it topping the Canadian College Radio Loud Charts at #1 for the month February and March and recently winning the Best Metal category at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Nephelium drummer Alan Madhavan has issued the following statement on the departure of guitarist James Sawyer.
“We are sad to announce the departure of our brother and guitar player, James Sawyer as he has decided to part ways with Nephelium to further his studies in classical guitar and to pursue his degree in music.
On behalf of the band, I like to take the liberty in saying that we all have taken from him and learned a thing or two on our journey working with such an intense creative musician.
His words bear mutual feelings:
“It is with regret that I will no longer be able to continue as guitarist for Nephelium as I am leaving to pursue other interests.
I would like to thank all the other members of the band for the opportunity to be a part of Nephelium; it was an honor to work with such talented musicians.
I would also like to thank all of the other bands I have shared the stage with as well as all the fans and everyone who has supported me in making my time with Nephelium a very memorable experience!
Thanks a million for all your support!!!
And to my brothers in Nephelium, I wish them the greatest of success, upward and onward to victory!!! – James Sawyer”
As it is more than well deserved, we wish him every bit of success in his future musical and non-musical endeavors.
It was an absolute privilege shattering stages with you brother!
You will be missed…to and with all our fans, I raise an e-cheers in James’ honor saying “STAY SIC!!!”
Nephelium is currently writing and recording their follow up to their debut’s album success along with show dates to be announced..
For more info on Nephelium, tour dates and music, please follow the band on their facebook fanpage, reverbnation and Twitter @nephelium.
Album Stream – http://nephelium.bandcamp.com
A free download of their first single “Merciless Annihilation” is available here (http://www.reverbnation.com/nephelium)
Single Stream Link – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRE2UpktFdg
CD Cover Design: Juanjo Castellano (JuanCastellano.com)
Logo Design: Christopher Horst
Coils of Entropy – Track Listing
1. Burial Ground 05:04
2. Merciless Annihilation 06:18
3. Hellborne 05:02
4. Malediction 08:52
5. Halls of Judgment 05:56
6. Coils of Entropy 10:15
All songs written & performed by: Nephelium Album Line Up – Boyan Guerdjikov – Vocals, Alex Zubair – Guitars, Dan Glover – Guitars, Jay Cockerill – Bass, Alan Madhavan – Drums
(Nephelium Current LIVE Line Up | Florian Ravet (Bass) | Devlin Anderson (Vocals) | James Sawyer (Guitar) – Alan Madhavan (Drums) | Alex Zubair (Guitar))
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