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0 Out Today! NEW JACOBIN CLUB 15th Anniversary EP “Left Behind”
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Out Today! NEW JACOBIN CLUB 15th Anniversary EP “Left Behind”
Out today, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, Saskatoon, SK punk rock horror band The New Jacobin Club release their 15-year anniversary EP “Left Behind,” that features four songs from the band’s 1990s catalog and is now available as a pay-what-you-want digital purchase and as a limited edition CD with vinyl record sleeve-style packaging at the following location here.
NJC recently kicked off their Western Canadian tour in their hometown of Saskatoon and will be performing in Edmonton, Calgary and Wainwright, AB this coming week with their seven-piece shock rock entourage that includes Mistress Nagini (The Snake Woman) and members of the Angry Teeth Freak Show, such as Raunchy Rabies (the girl with the iron stomach and unbreakable skull).
For More info please visit www.newjacobinclub.com
About EP: “Left Behind” features songs from a studio session where the NJC re-recorded, re-orchestrated and re-envisioned songs from the 1990s. Two of the four songs were chosen because they were staples in the NJC‘s first live sets in 1996 and had never received an official studio treatment or public release. This EP sees the current line-up forge a link to the group’s past while still maintaining their colourful elements of power metal, punk and gothic rock. “Left Behind” will also set the tone for some new material that will be introduced live on stage this May on their Western Canada tour.
About the live show and tour:
Halloween 2011 saw the premiere of the epic and engaging “Moral Adventurers” live show with Mistress Nagini and Rima the Birdgirl providing theatrical accompaniment. Elements of this elaborate event will be taken on the road, along with new musical material not yet heard on stage. As with most of their previous tours, NJC and their entourage put on live shows that are stand alone concepts unto themselves. The “Moral Adventurers” live show is partially based on songs from their as yet unrecorded new full-length and tells the tale of a Victorian Gentlemen’s club whose true purpose is to revel in depraved entertainment while plotting to help bring about the apocalypse.
Music Videos
“This Treason” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXqP-6hnzPA
“The Creeping Flesh” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Yahzs8XHs
NJC “Left Behind” Tour Dates
May 12, 2012 – Saskatoon, SK – The Fez
May 24, 2012 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 Tavern
May 25, 2012 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub (this is the BIG show – with Canadian horror rock legends FORBIDDEN DIMENSION and CONNIVING CADAVERS!)
May 26, 2012 – Wainwright, AB – JD’s Saloon
0 Edmonton Sun – New Jacobin Club crowds the stage
0 June 16 – Toronto – THE MATADORS w/ Hellbound Hepcats, Evil Elvis, Butch Haller & His Chesterfield Ramblers
Blacktooth Entertainment presents a night to end all nights with the one, the onlyThe Matadors on Saturday, June 16 at Hard Luck Bar(772 Dundas West). Joining the Kings of Horrobilly for this epic show will be The Hellbound Hepcats, Evil Elvis, Butch Haller & His Chesterfield Ramblers and more unrivalled acts yet to be announced.
As creators of the horrorbilly genre, The Matadors have been wreaking havoc across Canada since the mid-90s, delivering a live show they describe is “like being in a funhouse that has been set on fire” and who could possibly complain about that?
“Since this is our last year on earth we urge everyone to bring a helmet to the shows of 2012 due to the fact that each venue will be left in a bloody mess once we blow your fucking minds,” says frontman The Great Hooch. And considering June 16 will also be the birthday celebration of The Turbo A.C.’s Jer von Duck, things are sure to get real messy, real quick.
Delivering a music-filled night that will put all others to shame for the rest of eternity, or at least till the end of this year when the world will finally implode, this is one show you don’t want to be crazy enough to miss.
Video: The Matadors – The Evil Eye (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0373VRFqZ_Q)
Show Details:
Blacktooth Entertainment Presents:
Saturday June 16th, 2012
Hard Luck Bar – 772 Dundas West
19+ More details TBA
8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/157899477670923/
THE MATADORS LIVE
w/ The Hellbound Hepcats, Butch Haller & His Chesterfield Ramblers
+ MORE TBA
(This event will also be JER VON DUCK’S of THE TURBO A.C.’s birthday party!)
THE MATADORS
http://www.thematadors.net/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MATADORS/8773185843
THE HELLBOUND HEPCATS
http://www.facebook.com/hellboundhepcats
http://http://www.hellboundhepcats.com/
EVIL ELVIS (Formerly KC & the Moonshine Band)
http://www.evilelvis.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Evil-Elvis/230817426966080
BUTCH HALLER
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Butch-Haller-and-His-Chesterfield-Ramblers/131439066904093
0 Vesperia Unleash Second Free Download From New Demo ‘The Swordsman’
Vesperia Unleash Second Free Download From New Demo ‘The Swordsman’
Vesperia formerly known as Bolero as it was previously announced this month are proud to release their next track ‘Huntress’, the second of four free downloads set to be unleashed over the month of May from their new demo ‘The Swordsman’.
FREE download at the following link here.
Vesperia will also be on tour with fellow metal warriors Crimson Shadows playing the following dates in Ontario.
‘For the Glory of the Swordsman’ Tour Dates:
May 18, 2012 – The Port – Barrie, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Goliath, The Isosceles Project
June 1, 2012 – The Granite Club – North Bay, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, The Killing Field, Face the Hate, Sign of the Raven
June 2, 2012 – The Serbian Centre – Sudbury, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Before the Black Gates
June 8, 2012 – The Corktown Pub – Hamilton, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Deathmarch
June 9, 2012 – Dominion House Tavern – Windsor, ON w/ Crimson Shadows, Aeron’s Wake, Final Stage, Nepenthe
June 15, 2012 – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON w/ Valfreya, Protokult, Nordheim
June 22, 2012 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON w/ Crimson Shadows
June 29, 2012 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON w/ Sonburst, Crimson Shadows, Signs of Chaos
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
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.
VESPERIA (Official) ‘PINTS HELD HIGH’ Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlaCcVvVfVY
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0 June 2 – Vancouver- Folk Metal Wizards SCYTHIA Come To The Rescue For Richmond Animal Protection Society
Tour Dates | Scythia.ca | Myspace | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | CBC 3
CD Baby | iTunes | Bandcamp | LoudTrax
June 2 – Vancouver- Folk Metal Wizards SCYTHIA Come To The Rescue For Richmond Animal Protection Society
Canada’s masters and wizards of folk-progressive metal fusion, Scythia, have set aside their time hunting trolls and have come to the rescue of the Richmond Animal Protection Society for a benefit concert to help raise funds for the RAPS two animal shelters in dire need of supplies (wishlist).
“Scythia is stoked to rock out for an honourable cause like animals. A huge inspiration for our breed of folk metal is having a symbiosis with animals and nature… Especially bears, but dogs and cats are awesome as well. We are also stoked about the killer line up, we have played with all of these bands before and believe that each and every band on this bill are top notch musicians capable of delivering incredible performances.” comments Scythia’s vocalist/ guitarist Dave Khan.
With support from local Vancouver speed thrash metal titans Cradle To Grave, power metallers Aeterna and Nanaimo, BC’s Viking warriors Eye of Odin, Scythia along with event organizer and Oboe of death player Morgan Zentner of Aesir Promotions are conquering higher ground for this great cause to help our furry companions in their time of need.
“As the promoter and creator of this event, I am proud to say that Aesir Promotions will be putting on a show to help support such a worthy cause. As an animal owner and lover, I feel that abandoned pets are easily over looked and I was very happy to find the Richmond Animal Protection Society, which is a no kill shelter.” says Morgan Zentner, “We have support from bands all over BC and Alberta donating merch for raffle prizes and the support from the metal community in Vancouver has been fantastic. All of the performers for the show are of high caliber and we are all looking forward to helping out our furry friends.”
Also for your viewing pleasure! One of Vancouver’s best belly dancers, the radiantMahafsoun will be joining Scythia on stage for a memorable performance.
Show Details
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Venue: The Astoria, 769 East Hastings
Time: 8pm
Cost: $12 or $10 with donated item
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/330164173709449/
Bands: Scythia, Cradel To Grave, Aeterna, Eye of Odin
RAPS wish list:
– Good Quality Cat Food (Wet and Dry)
– Towels and Blankets
– Laundry Soap
– Cleaning Supplies
– Arm & Hammer Litter Freshener
– Paper Towels
– Frebreeze Mr. Clean
– Orijen kibble for cats and dogs
– EVO canned food for dogs
– Natural Balance canned food for dogs
– GO! canned food for dogs
– Wild Salmon Oils
– Pill Pockets
Scythia Links:
Free Download – For The King – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/for-the-king-free-download
Free Download – Voice of The Sword – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/voice-of-the-sword-free-download
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-scythia-of-exile-2011/
PDF – https://ashermediarelations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/scythia-epk-2012.pdf
High-Res Press Photo – https://ashermediarelations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/scythia-press-photo-2012-credit-james-weekes-hammer-records.jpg
“…Of Exile” – Album Cover – https://ashermediarelations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/scythia-of-exile-album-cover.jpg
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