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0 INDIE WEEK Toronto – Oct. 11 & 13 – Winnipeg’s ABSTRACT ARTFORM New Album ‘As The Crow Flies’

INDIE WEEK Toronto – Oct. 11 & 13 – Winnipeg’s ABSTRACT ARTFORM Previews Forthcoming Album ‘As The Crow Flies’

Promo Video: As The Crow Flies

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PoMj3RLO2Q)

INDIE WEEK – TORONTO – OCTOBER 11 & 13 Showcase Details

DATE : Thurs Oct 11
VENUE : El Mocambo, main floor
DOORS : 8.00pm

08:30 – 09:00 Femapco (St Catherines)
09:15 – 09:45 Abstract Artform (Winnipeg)
10:00 – 10:30 Wesley James (St Catherines)
10:45 – 11:15 Leading Armies (Limerick) – Indie Week Ireland 2012 winners
11:30 – 12:10 KO (Toronto)
12:30 – 01:10 Step Twelve (Squamish)
01:30 – 02:10 TBA
02:30 – 03:10 TBA

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DATE : Sat Oct 13
VENUE : El Mocambo (main floor)
DOORS : 8.00pm
COVER: $10

09:00 – 09:30 Rouletta
09:45 – 10:15 TROUBLE & DAUGHTER
10:30 – 11:40 TBA
12:00 – 12:40 NIXON
01:00 – 01:40 The Rebel Emergency
02:00 – 02:40 Abstract Artform
03:00 – 03:40 TBA

Abstract Artform, Winnipeg’s fuse masters of Prairie-inspired hip-hop and funk whom in the last three years on the scene have already topped !earshot hip-hop college radio charts, landed on the Top 25 Hip Hop charts on CMJ in the USA and have been selected as semi-finalists from over 16,000 entries in ISC 2011 for their song “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” in the R&B/hip-hop category, are proud to announce they will be performing two shows in Canada’s hip-hop capital of Toronto, ON as part of INDIE WEEK2012 on October 11th and 13th at the El Mocambo (main floor) (464 Spadina Avenue).

“This is our second year at Indie Week and I swear our band is more excited than a bull in a paddock full of cows. We can’t wait to bring back the prairie inspired country funk hip-hop that Toronto has grown to love!! Let’s get Abstract Artform to Ireland!!” comments frontman Shea Malcolmson.

Set to release their new album “As The Crow Flies” produced by Juno nominated producer Fresh Kils on Ol Roy Records, which features collaborations with Juno nominated rapper D-Sisive, blues/roots artist Rambling Dan Frechette and cuts fromUncle Fester. The group is excited to share the news of their recent win in the Urban genre forIntel Canada Superstars competition for the titled track from the forthcoming release.

“I’m thrilled that our group has won the #1 placement in the Urban genre for Intel Canada Superstars. It’s amazing to see that already people are appreciating the music from the upcoming album “As The Crow Flies”. Everything that we have done so far to build up for this record and the amount of heart that went into the topics I go into lyrically, are coming to fruition and that does nothing but put a smile on my face. Hard work pays off and I have proof of that. Thanks so much Intel Canada.”

Abstract Artform has now moved on to the Intel® Canada Superstars Finals and can be voted for at the following link – http://canadasuperstars2012.ourstage.com/artists/TMDLHBRULLLJ

Music VIDEOS

Summer in the City ft. Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) (http://youtu.be/XfsnHkWnNmM)

I Am Canadian (http://youtu.be/N6f8C-mDc9g)

Abstract Artform ft. Jurassic 5 – Bring It Back (http://youtu.be/vZPDsZsHiiQ)

In Studio Performance at Winnpeg’s Streetz FM 104.7 (http://youtu.be/ZF9g8Y_mQgQ)

0 OUT TODAY! Sept 25th – SCYTHIA’s New EP ‘For The Bear’ + Canadian Tour Dates

Promo Request – Scythia – For The Bear – contact here

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OUT TODAY! Sept 25th – SCYTHIA’s New EP ‘For The Bear’ + Canadian Tour Dates

L-R – Morgan Zentner – Oboe of Death | Celine Derval – Drums, Vox | Terry Savage – Bass, Back-up Vox | Dave Khan – Lead Vocals, Guitar – (Photo Credit – James Weekes) [High Res – Press Photo – Download]

Canada’s favourite purveyors of folk/prog metal, Scythia are proud to unleash their new EP ‘For The Bear’, officially out today, Tuesday, September 25, 2012and now available to order on bandcamp here. The adventurous seven track EP features two new originals ‘Sailor’s Accolade’ and the title track ‘For The Bear’along with three remixes of ‘Fierce Riders of Scythia‘, ‘Black Death’ and ‘Dies Irae Pt. 1’ from the band’s 2010 debut ‘…Of War’ plus two Scythian adapted songs, one of Quebecois folk song ‘Mattawa Reel’ by Robert Forest and another called ‘Video Game Medley’, which features excerpts from Wizards and Warriors 1, Castlevania, Skyrim, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Final Fantasy VI and Tetris.

“For The Bear marks Scythia’s third release in three years. We now have a product that we can hang our hats on that represents our sound. This release deviates from the past two albums because it doesn’t have a central concept. In turn this gives us the freedom to write without constraints, we hope that this pleases our existing fans and garners new ones.” comments vocalist / guitarist Dave Kahn.

The folk warriors will also be trekking across Canada for their ‘For The Bear Tour’ that will kick off at their EP launch show in Vancouver, BC on Sept 26th at the Rickshaw Theater and will see the band venture east with a performance atNoctis Metal Fest on Sept 29th alongside such names as Venom andAgalloch and heading as far as Montreal, QC and back west over the month long tour.

For The Bear Tour Dates

Sept 26, 2012 – Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC w/ Terrifier, Nylithia – Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm – $10 – http://www.facebook.com/events/450549494984645/
Sept 28, 2012 – Rockwater Grill and Bar – Golden, BC (Scythia exclusive) – Show at 11pm
Sept 29, 2012 – Mac Hall Ballroom – NOCTIS METAL FEST – Calgary, AB – Scythia opens at 5pm w/ Venom, Agalloch, Grand Magus, Nun Slaughter, Black Witchery, Excrementory Grindfuckers, The Order of Chaos –http://www.facebook.com/events/366080160119589/
October 1, 2012 – Ozzy’s/The Zoo – Winnipeg, MB w/ Vathek, Spill the Blood, Half Dead Husky, Einarr – Doors at 9pm $ 8http://www.facebook.com/events/159012417556368/
October 5, 2012- Rotilicious – Ajax, ON w/ Gunt – Doors at 9pm by donation – http://www.facebook.com/events/355061057909805/
October 6, 2012 – TBA – North Bay, ON
October 7, 2012 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC w/ Valknacht, Warcall, Talamyus. Doors at 7pm, $10 in advance/$12 at door –http://www.facebook.com/events/374908789248527/
October 11, 2012 – Coach and Horses – Windsor, ON
October 12, 2012 – Corktown Pub – Hamilton, ON – Scythia Headlines – Doors at 9pm, Scythia at 12:45am
October 15, 2012 – Crocks – Thunder Bay, ON w/ Point North – Doors at 8pm
October 18, 2012 – Lepps – Saskatoon, SK (Lepps) w/ Druidus, Desecrate Scripture – Doors at 9pm, $10https://www.facebook.com/events/369743303092333/
October 19, 2012 – Rendez Vous – Edmonton, AB – w/ Mortillery, Mongol – Doors at 8pm, $10
October 20, 2012 – Branding Iron – Armstrong, BC w/ Skatin for Satan, White Knights Finish Last – Doors at 8 pm, $5http://www.facebook.com/events/278701505575765/

For The Bear – Track Listing

1. Sailor’s Accolade (03:19)
2. Fierce Riders of Scythia (remix) (3:46)
3. For The Bear (2:34)
4. Black Death (remix) (4:05)
5. Dies Irae Pt 1 (remix) (5:31)
6. Mattawa Reel (2:27)
7. Video Game Medley (5:32)

FREE DOWNLOAD – Sailor’s Accolade – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/sailors-accolade-free-download

Youtube embed link – Sailor’s Accolade – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG63ssJR1as (please share the link)

Teaser – Scythia – For The Bear – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP1J-DhBGk8 (please share the link)

Music Video – Spirit of The Quest (from …Of Exile album) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg6EZlGrKaQ

For more info on the band and tour dates, please visit their official websitewww.scythia.ca or follow the band on their Facebook fanpage and Twitter.

0 VESPERIA Comment On Fan Support For ROCK THE NATION Award Voting

VESPERIA Comment On Fan Support For ROCK THE NATION Award Voting

Ontario epic metallers, VESPERIA are currently taking place in this year’s rendition of the annual ROCK THE NATION AWARD VOTING where bands from around the world compete for votes to earn a spot on the Rock The Nation roster, a spot on an international record label and the opportunity to hit stages on festivals and tours throughout North America and Europe.

‘We in VESPERIA are very excited to be taking part in this year’s Rock The Nation Award Voting! We’ve been promoting this very enthusiastically as it could open some very desirable avenues for us. We like to thank all our fans for their support and call to arms for you to spread the word to vote for Vesperia.‘ comments bassist Morgan Rider.

The link to the voting page for Vesperia is here:

http://www.award.rockthenation.eu/votes.php?action=voting&band_id=314

In additional news, the band unleashed their live music video ‘The Swordsman’ recorded in Toronto in support of the same titled four song demo released earlier this year and available for free download at the following link here.

To view the live music video, please visit the following link – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_0Td_fckGc

1. The Swordsman 04:42
2. Huntress 03:28
3. To Times End We Ride 07:47
4. A Silence Prolonging (In Longing) 04:58

For more info on Vesperia and tour dates, please follow the band on their Facebook fan page and Twitter.

Music Video – Pints Held High from 2011’s Voyage From Vinland – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlaCcVvVfVY

About: After several months of deep thinking and more than half a decade of live shows, line-up changes and the constant shake-ups in the music industry, the four musicians behind Bolero decided it was time for a big move – a change in name and mentality. Ladies, gentlemen and metal Vikings, we present to you,VESPERIA formerly known as Bolero.

Continuing to derive influences from thrash, black metal and traditional folk music, Vesperia are not leaving their epic orchestrations, throat-crushing speed nor ear-piercing guitar riffs behind, rather, they’re intensifying each element, adding more energy to their live shows just when fans thought they couldn’t get any more amped up and prepping to release their new demo as Vesperia, entitled ‘The Swordsman’.

Converting listeners and critics across the globe into believers and preachers of symphonic Celtic death metal since 2007, it’s clear VESPERIA has no plans of slowing down.

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