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0 Blank TV Posts New ALL ELSE FAILS Breaking Acclaim Episode ‘Working For A Living’

  • September 7, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

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Blank TV Posts New ALL ELSE FAILS Breaking Acclaim Episode ‘Working For A Living’ 

TOP  L-R –Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals (Photo Credit – Barrett Klesko – Fadeback Studios United)  [Download – AEF – Press Photo]

           Episode 4 ‘Working For A Living’ of Breaking Acclaim, the new web show from All Else Fails  is now streaming exclusively on Blank TV at the following link.

Breaking Acclaim is a spinoff of the band’s first web series ‘Studio Space’ where theAEF chronicled their studio and tour adventures for fans.

In additional news, AEF will be performing on Sept 21st in Edmonton, AB for a limited edition cd release party in celebration of Cruzar Media and intergalactic shock rockers, GWAR teaming  up to bring fans a tribute to the DAYGLO ABORTIONS 1991 anti-censorship anthem ‘Isn’t This Disgusting’. The single is to be included on the upcoming Dayglo Abortions tribute compilation, due next year. ‘Isn’t This Disgusting’ was recorded by the late GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (aka ”Flattus Maximus”) at his Karma Productions studio in Virginia and mixed by Rob Shallcross (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ZIMMERS HOLE, GENE HOGLAN). ‘Isn’t This Disgusting’ is being released in memory of the late Cory Smoot. All proceeds from the single will go to the Smoot Family Fund (donate here).

Show Dates:

Sept 21, 2012 – The Studio Music Foundation – Edmonton, AB w/ Weapons of Mass Distraction and The Dayglo Abortions – Tickets $15 – Doors8pm – 18+

November 1, 2012 – The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB w/ Endast, These Colors Don’t Run, Submerge, Tyrant – $8 Adv. – Doors 7pm – 18+

Links

Music Video  “Obsidian Walls” directed by vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ4PZuzQq_g

FREE DOWNLOAD – cover songs – “All Else Fails – Ruins Punk For Everyone”  –http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/releases

Album stream “The Oracle: What Was, Is And Could Have Been” –http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/album/out-aug-19th-2011-the-oracle-what-was-is-and-could-have-been

Free Download – This World In Flames – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/track/the-world-in-flames-free-download

Music Video – Rebirth – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGov6ji_72s

Bio:

Socially conscious, lyrically poetic, rife with apocalyptic symbolism; All Else Fails is poised to take our world by storm. Playing an aggressively dark blend of Punk, Metal, and Rock, this well established Edmonton based band breaks the traditional ideals of their genre by producing music infused with experimental elements, incorporating Classical music, Electronica influenced synth lines, and spoken word sampling. This is metal for a new audience, one that’s ready for what’s beyond the ordinary.

Their inspired high-energy live show sets them apart from their peers, often drawing comparisons to The Holly Springs Disaster and Killswitch Engage.

The band’s unique sound has won them acclamation and fans from across Canada and around the globe. Using intricate guitar riffs and meaningful lyrics delivered with powerful vocals, they draw their listeners in, and then blast them with full frontal force!

The band has played with major touring acts such as Fear Factory, City of Fire, 3 Inches of Blood, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin, as well as earning a spot playing the Ernie Ball stage on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour that featured Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, NOFX, Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, and more.

On the local circuit via their indie label Suicidal Bride Records, All Else Fails frequently shares the stage with some of Canada’s top touring indie acts such as Ninjaspy, Endast, Quartered, Stella, Dead Jesus, Fattooth, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Submerge the Sky, Without Mercy, and more.

AEF have several tours under their belt including a 2009 Cross Canada tour, western Canada in June of 2010, and coast to coast Canadian tour again in September of 2010 which saw them placed on not just one showcase at Indie Week in Toronto, but so impressing organizers of the event that they received an invitation to play a second showcase that week.

2012 is a year full of promise for the band with an aggressive plan to increase touring, building on the wave of new fans that were created on previous tours, as well as new recordings and music videos. All Else Fails will be reaching beyond borders this year, ready to set the world in flames!

0 WeLoveMetal.com – Review – Project Mars – Don’t Hold

  • September 7, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Project Mars

http://www.welovemetal.com/newsite/wordpress/2012/09/07/review-project-mars-dont-hold-back/

0 RevolutionMusic – Project Mars

  • September 7, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Project Mars

http://www.revolutionmusic.net/blog/2012/09/06/new-releases/project-mars-debut-ep/

0 BoulevardBrutal.com – Review – Odium – Burning The Bridges To Nowhere

  • September 7, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

http://boulevardbrutal.com/2012/09/06/critique-de-burning-the-bridges-to-nowhere-odium/

0 SCYTHIA Announce ‘For The Bear Canadian Tour’ + FREE Download ‘Sailor’s Accolade’

  • September 6, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Scythia

Promo Request – Scythia – For The Bear – contact here

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SCYTHIA Announce ‘For The Bear Canadian Tour’ + FREE Download ‘Sailor’s Accolade’

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 announce their cross Canada “For The Bear Tour” that will kick off at their EP release show in Vancouver, BC on Sept 26th at the Rickshaw Theater and will see the band venture east as far as Montreal, QC and back west over the month long tour.

“Two years have passed since Scythia crossed the prairies to rip it up in Eastern Canada.  Though it is quite a travel commitment, we are pleased to announce a return to Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec this fall.  With solid shows in Montreal and Southern Ontario we feel that this tour is going to be a great opportunity to share our particular breed of metal with a new audience.” comments vocalist/ guitarist Dave Khan.

Scythia is also offering fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of their first single “Sailor’s Accolade” from their new EP “For The Bear” due out on September 25, 2012 at the following location here.

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)

For The Bear Tour Dates

September 26, 2012 – Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC w/ Nylithia, Terrifier (formerly Skull Hammer)
September 28, 2012 – Rockwater Grill & Bar – Golden, BC
September 29, 2012 – Mac Hall Ball Room (Noctis Festival) – Calgary, AB w/ Venom, Agalloch, Grand Magus, Nun Slaughter, Black Witchery, Excrementory Grindfuckers, The Order of Chaos
September 30, 2012 – TBA – Medicine Hat, AB
October 1, 2012- The Zoo – Winnipeg, MB
October 5, 2012 – Rotillicious – Ajax, ON
October 6, 2012 – TBA – North Bay, ON
October 7, 2012 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC
October 11, 2012 – Coaches and Horses – Windsor, ON
October 12, 2012 – Corktown Pub – Hamilton, ON
October 15, 2012 – Crocks – Thunder Bay, ON
October 17, 2012 – TBA – Regina, SK
October 18, 2012 – Lepps – Saskatoon, SK
October 19, 2012 – Rendez Vous – Edmonton, AB
October 20, 2012 – Branding Iron – Armstrong, BC

Following the success of their 2010 “…Of War” and 2011 “…Of Exile” albums, Scythia’s 2012 follow up “For the Bear,” is a short, but sweet seven-track EP that departs from the orchestration and central concept of its predecessors, instead representing a leaner, faster, sharper folk metal machine.

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)

Music Video – Spirit of The Quest (from …Of Exile album)

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

0 H.M.M.A.C. Newsletter – September 2012 – Canuck Metal United

  • September 6, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · H.M.M.A.C.

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Hey Metal Heads!

Welcome to our headbanging newsletter. We’re glad to hear from all of you and proud to bring Canadian Metal from across the provinces and territories to you.

In the news from H.M.M.A.C.

H.M.M.A.C. would like to THANK the following TRADE TABLE EXHIBITORS for their contribution to our very first NETWORKING PARTY held on August 21st, 2012 at PIRANHA BAR in MONTREAL.

It was great to see the metal community come together and help one another support and push the metal to the front line.

CultMontreal.com Review – http://cultmontreal.com/2012/08/how-to-get-ahead-in-heavy-metal/

THE EXHIBITORS

Kill Devil Hill  – http://www.killdevilhillmusic.com 

Dungeonworks Productions –https://www.facebook.com/groups/105887138551

Hollow (band) – http://www.myspace.com/hollowcanada

Spelldown (band) – http://www.spelldown.net

Duplication.ca/

Silver Wings Studios – http://www.swstudios.ca

Christian Donaldson (producer), Garage Studio –http://www.myspace.com/chris_production

Virus Productions- http://www.myspace.com/virusproductions

PANELISTS
Mitch Lafon – Writer – http://www.PureGrainAudio.com
Daniel Glick – Concert Promoter  – http://www.evenko.com
Dave Boucher – Concert Promoter – http://www.eemontreal.com/
Jason Rockman – Radio Host / Vocalist for Slaves on Dope –http://www.chom.com – http://www.slavesondope.com
Rex Brown, Vinny Appice, Dewey Bragg, Mark Zavon – Kill Devil Hill – http://www.killdevilhillmusic.com
Mike Smith – Writer – http://www.metalunderground.com –http://www.outburn.com
Kristoff G – Writer – http://www.bangbangblog.com
Jon Asher – Music Publicist – http://www.ashermediarelations
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H.M.M.A.C & Blacktooth Entertainment present 
VITAL REMAINS first headlining Canadian show in 16 years!
w/ADVERSARIAL, PANZERFAUST + NEPHELIUM
Friday September 21st, 2012 @ Hard Luck – 772 Dundas Street West
19+ / 7PM / $15 Advanced, $20 @ Door
VITAL REMAINS
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vital-Remains-Official/294554723911556
ADVERSARIAL
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adversarial/112999465463527
PANZERFAUST
http://www.facebook.com/PANZERFAUST.BM.OFFICIAL
NEPHELIUM
http://www.facebook.com/nephelium
*TICKETS*
Tickets are available @ Rotate This and Soundscapes downtown Toronto.
You can also send $15 to BlacktoothEntertainment [AT] gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/blacktoothentertainment
https://www.facebook.com/events/337103689713089/

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CANADA DAY in MONTREAL was EXTREME with H.M.M.A.C.’s & DungeonWorks Productions INSANELY AWESOME GUITAR BATTLE held at CAFE CHAOS. 

Two battles were afoot.  Competing was a number of LIVE GUITARISTS and AIR GUITARISTS.

Live Guitar Contest Champions: 

1st place:  David Gagné of Hollow (WINNER of an Electric Godin Redline 3).

2nd place:  Manuel Iradian of Demise of the Crown took 2nd place (2 tickets to Scorpions and ARCHAMBAULT gift certificate)

3rd place: Dave Evangelista of Chainsaw Armageddon (2 tickets to Kill Devil Hill)

The AIR GUITAR champion: 

Armen Apekian of Ashes of Eden (an all Canadian Toque filled with 2 tickets to Scorpions, an Archambault gift certificate as well as gift items from MAYFAIR MUSIC PUBLICATIONS).

Thank you to all our SPONSORS (GODIN GUITARS, ARCHAMBAULT, DUNGEONWORKS PRODUCTIONS, MAYFAIR MUSIC PUBLICATIONS) for contributing to this event as well as all the amazing and talented participants.

We look forward to seeing and hearing you all play again at our next GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA COMPETITION.

Special thanks to Toronto’s

CRIMSON SHADOWS
http://www.myspace.com/crimsonshadowsbandand Montreal’s

INHALE THE FIRE
http://www.reverbnation.com/inhalethefirefor Metalling it out with us!

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Check out these spotlighted bands.

If you are an artist or member of a group and would like to be featured in our spotlight, please send us your band’s information, as well as any relevant links (Myspace, music video, etc) so we may showcase your work in our newsletters and our Youtube channel.

Creepin Daisy – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creepin-Daisy/101902669854922

Demisery – https://www.facebook.com/Demisery

Harbringer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvc4h8Q7OoA

Back Sabbath – https://www.facebook.com/BackSabbath

Upon Your Grave – https://www.facebook.com/UponYourGrave

Kemilon –https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kemilon/93542324544

Automan – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2TUcvFzbz8

Power Slaves – http://www.powerslaves.net/

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Great Articles To Read!

Mobile apps becoming part of the main stream music scene

http://culturebomb.net/2012/08/14/mobile-apps-becoming-part-of-the-main-stream-music-scene/

Reasons Why Local Artists Don’t Get Signed

http://www.thelowryagency.com/2011/11/19/reasons-why-local-artists-dont-get-signed/

Universal-EMI Merger Approved By Canadian Regulators

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/universal-emi-merger-approved-by-canadian-1007864352.story

Trente minutes avec Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Kill Devil Hill)

http://boulevardbrutal.com/2012/08/30/trente-minutes-avec-vinny-appice-black-sabbath-dio-heaven-and-hell-kill-devil-hill/

Live Music Producer – Tom Jackson Do’s and Don’ts for Live Performances.

http://tomjacksonproductions.com/category/tom-onstage/ 

CD Baby’s Ultimate Youtube Guide For Musicians

http://links.mkt1524.com/servlet/SignUpForm?f=809049

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Ondes Chocs Radio Interview  with H.M.M.A.C. member Jon Asher on Music Publicity

http://soundcloud.com/daverouleau/capsule-ondes-chocs-35-1er

https://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs

http://ondeschocs.com/

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H.M.M.A.C. and Loudtrax.com unleash Canuck Metal Volume 2.

Download link – http://www.loudtrax.com/canuckmetal2/

Promo Code= HMMAC

Track Listing:

Arapacis – End of The Line

Crisis Kings – Glutton

Forbidden Sin – Man Down

Hollow – Sunriser

Hymnosis – How Dare You

Makaria – Spire

Nephelium – Merciless Annihilation

Project Mars – Don’t Hold Back

Sanktuary – Raise The Flag

New Jacobin Club – My Smile

The Void – If Ya Can’t Beat ‘Em (Detour ‘Em)

Trainwreck Architect – Dream Pariah

Tribune – The Succubus

Wolven Ancestry – The Animistic Awakening

Free download of Canuck Metal Vol.1 is still available for a limited time at the following link here. Promo code = HMMAC

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Need a Music Video?

Check out these video companies

Ax Media Studios (Toronto)

FadeBack Studios United (Edmonton)

L’Hibou (Montreal)

Need  Recording Services?

Dreamsound Studio (Hamilton, Ontario) Contact: Chris Rhodes dreamsound [AT] sympatico.ca

Studio DRX (Montreal)

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CANADIAN TOURS

Hanzel Und Gretyl – Sept 4-7

Nightwish – Sept 19-20

Accept – Sept 10-12

Epica – Oct 29-31

Events

Sept 7 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – Hanzel Und Gretyl

Sept 7 – London, ON – August Burns Red, Of Mice & Men

Sept 8 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – Mortor, Dead 3 Days

Sept 8 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar – Armed and Hammered, Skullians

Sept 8 – Vancouver, BC – Joe’s Apartment – Thorntyr, The Pit

Sept 9 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s – Kreator, Swallow The Sun

Sept 11 – Vancouver, BC – The Roxy – Celestial Ruin

Sept 14 – Oakville, ON – Frosh Mosh 2012

Sept 14 – Toronto, ON – Bovine – The Rabid Whole, Nanochrist, Ogenix

Sept 15 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House – Obituary

Sept 15 – Sherbrooke, QC – Bar Le Magog – Blinded By Faith, Insurrection, Mythosis

Sept 16 – Montreal, QC – La Sala Rossa – Obey The Brave

Sept 16 – London, ON – We Came As Romans, Abandon All Ships

Sept 19 – Toronto, ON – Opera House – Devin Townsend, Katatonia, Paradise Lost

Sept 20 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy – Nightwish, Kamelot

Sept 21 – Brantford, ON – Live & Loud 4 Chi

Sept 22 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – Towards Darkness, Lavagoat

Sept 22 – Montreal, QC – Cafe Chaos – Vital Remains, Panzerfaust

Sept 26 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw – Nylithia, Scythia, Terrifier

Sept 28 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – Power Slaves

Sept 28 -29 – Calgary, AB – Noctis V Metal Fest & Conference

Sept 29 – Woodstock Funfest III – Woodstock, ON

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About: H.M.M.A.C. is dedicated to supporting established and upcoming talent in the Heavy Metal genre and its subgenres and promoting the overall practice of music. The Association will also help with promotional tour support, informing its members of grant support and new and upcoming information concerning the ever evolving music industry of today. We will be representing our Association through Trade Shows, Conferences and Seminars, and our own events.

0 Extreme Metal Zine – Interview – Mortor

  • September 5, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Mortor

http://extrememetalzine.blogspot.ca/2012/09/mortor-interview.html

0 A.V. Club – Loud – Auroch

  • September 5, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Auroch

http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-releases-from-evoken-auroch-gypsyhawk-and-more,84561/

0 StereoInvaders.com – Review – Titans Eve – Life Apocalypse

  • September 4, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Titans Eve

http://www.stereoinvaders.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=1:cd&id=7852:titans-eve-life-apocalypse&Itemid=16

0 Rock On Request Mag – Review – Project Mars – Don’t Hold Back

  • September 4, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Project Mars

http://www.onrequestmagazine.com/#!cd_reviews/cd81

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