Posts By Asher

0 June 16 – Toronto – THE MATADORS w/ Hellbound Hepcats, Evil Elvis, Butch Haller & His Chesterfield Ramblers

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· Blacktooth Entertainment

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’

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· Vesperia

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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

0 Battlehelm.com – Interview – Tribune

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· Tribune

http://battlehelm.com/?p=5621

0 Rocky Mountain Outlook (Canmore, AB) – Stone Iris shines its light on valley

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

http://www.rmoutlook.com/article/20120517/RMO0302/305179990/-1/rmo03/stone-iris-shines-its-light-on-valley

0 June 2 – Vancouver- Folk Metal Wizards SCYTHIA Come To The Rescue For Richmond Animal Protection Society

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· Scythia

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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

0 NEPHELIUM Drummer Alan Madhavan endorsed with PINTECH

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· Nephelium

We are thrilled to announce that Nephelium’s skinsman Alan Madhavan is now a PINTECH endorsed artist.

Pintech is THE home of quality American Made Electronic Percussion.

Alan joins PINTECH’s roster of professional drummers, including Chris Adler from Lamb of God, Raymond Herrera from Fear Factory and Scott McMasters of Coathanger Abortion (just to name of few of the heavy guys on there)

Check out their website www.pintechworld.com

Congratulations Alan !

Brutal Regards,

NEPHELIUM

0 Vue Weekly (Edmonton) – New Jacobin Club

May 17, 2012
by Asher
· The New Jacobin Club

http://vueweekly.com/music/story/the_new_jacobin_club/

0 Prince George Free Press – Stone Iris brings Illuminations to music

May 16, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

http://www.pgfreepress.com/entertainment/151688465.html

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

May 16, 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 congratulate The Order of Chaos for their Edmonton Music Award win forMetal Album of The Year for their release ‘Burn These Dreams’.

Bands Nominated were the following:

All Else Fails “The Oracle: What Was, Is And Could Have Been”
Jezibelle “Victus Mortuus”
No Heat Tomorrow “From Me To You”
The Order Of Chaos “Burn These Dreams”
Villainizer “I Bomb New York”

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H.M.M.A.C. and Loudtrax.com will be presentingCanuck Metal Volume 2 in the coming weeks. We would like to thank all the bands who submitted their tracks. We can’t promise all will be selected for this next compilation as we were overwhelmed by the initiative of so many to send us their metal tunes, but will consider them for Canuck Metal Vol. 3 to be released this fall.

Free download of Canuck Metal Vol.1 is currently available at the following link here. Promo code = HMMAC

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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.

Vesperia (formerly known as Bolero) – Free Downlaod – Music Video – Pints Held High

Crimson Shadows – New Music Video – Lost In A Dark Forest

NitemarE

Valfreya

Stephan Forte – New Album – The Shadows Compendium

Dance Laury Dance – Music Video – Living For The Roll

Talamyus

Korpius

All Else Fails – Tour Promo Vid

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Need a Music Video?

Check out these video companies

Ax Media Studios (Toronto)

FadeBack Studios United (Edmonton)

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Great Article – 25 Things That Make You Look Dumb on Facebook

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Great Article – Red Menace: Inside the Hidden World of Extreme Cuban Metal

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Need Advice on The Music Industry –CopperWorks Consulting

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Burnt Offerings (CJLO 1690AM – Montreal) –Interview w/ Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio)

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Awesome Free Download of Canada’s most brutal death metal bands from Blacktooth Entertainment

Events

May 16 – Montreal, QC – Meet & Greet w/ Cannibal Corpse Drummer Paul Mazurkiewcz at Boutique Labyrinthe (486 Ste-Catherine West) from 2:30pm-3:30pm

May 16 – Montreal , QC – Heavy MTL BOTB – w/ Guest Judge Cannibal Corpse Drummer Paul Mazurkiewcz

May 23 – Montreal, QC – ANVIL

May 30 – Montreal, QC- Mobile Deathcamp + Hemlock

June 11-17 – Toronto, ON – NXNE 2012

June 15-16 – Montebello, QC – D-Tox Rockfest

June 23 – Toronto, ON – Entropy (CD Release)

July 5-6 – Halifax, NS – Spread The Metal Festival (Fundraiser for Heart & Stroke Foundation) – headliner is Morbid Angel & Kataklysm

July 20-21-22 – Mandeville, QC – Hellfest Lanaudiere

July 20-21 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metalfest

Aug 11-12 – Montreal, QC – Heavy MTL

Aug 11-12 – Toronto, ON – Heavy TO

Aug 24-25-26 – Mascouche, QC – CMF3 Camping @ FULLPADGE 2012

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ERRATUM: We apologize to Marty DePietro and Fivebyfive Records for the error that slipped in our April Newsletter about ownership of the Label. The Article should have read: Fivebyfive Records, based in Sudbury, ON and headed by Marty DePietro is becoming completely independent from Umbrella Label OMERTA. They have just signed Brooklyn’s (N.Y.) “As Judgement Day Approaches”, bringing their roster to 20 bands around the world and growing.

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About HMMAC: HMMAC 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.

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