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0 Calgary Journal Interview w/ Canadian band Versus The Nothing playing in Calgary April 13th
0 Ottawa’s Project Mars Rocks To Raise Funds For Multiple Sclerosis Research – April 21st
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Ottawa’s Project Mars Rocks To Raise Funds For Multiple Sclerosis Research – April 21st
Hailing from Ottawa, ON, alt rockers Project Mars are back with a vengeance to unleash their most powerful material to date into the musical landscape while simultaneously lending their talents to help a worthy cause.
On April 21st at The Flixx in Aylmer, QC (situated just on the outskirts of Ottawa), the band along with a contingent of support from Ottawa and the surrounding area’s music community will be holding a fundraising awareness show for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada following a recent diagnosis that hit close to home with Project Mars.
“We wanted to support the MS society, first off because it affects us on a personal level and secondly we realized that with our album being released, it is a great tool to promote awareness and raise funds. Through previous fundraising efforts, we’ve already risen over $2,000 and as a band will be participating in the Walk For MS in Ottawa on April 29th. We hope to give back to the MS society for our whole careers in music and beyond so that we can help find a cure for this terrible condition.” commented vocalist guitarist Ron Henry.
Single Stream – Don’t Hold Back – http://youtu.be/jRt-GgEJzQ0
Video – Hey (Live) – http://youtu.be/5rr3ech_L_w
Show Details: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/323661344359006/
Venue: The Flixx, 51 Court Street, Aymler, QC
Time: 5PM-3AM
Cost / Donation: $10
Age Limit: 18+
Band Line Up: Project Mars w/ Broken Down, Innerpiece, Riding Shotgun, Dirty Beloved, Brave The Third, Scarecrowz, P.L.D.M, Jay Coyle, Mosquitos, Sam Mouchet, Mutes
About: What began as some plain good ol’ banter on the job between three coworkers at a restaurant, soon became prog rock band Sound Addiction, morphed into a power trio and eventually evolved into alt rock band now know as Project Mars.
After purchasing all the necessary gear to record a debut album, tackling the learning curve that followed and playing a number of successful shows, a mix of unforeseen factors led to the dissolution of Project Mars a year later. But not too long after that is when, in 2010, a reunion between high school friends Jason Connolly (Guitars/Vocals) and Ron Henry (Vocals/Guitars) resulted in the beginning of the resurrection of Project Mars.
Now, Project Mars is gearing up to release its debut full-length album, Don’t Hold Back, in September 2012. With the title track an ode to the band’s former bassist who left to join the Canadian army, the record deals with everything from war and politics to more personal struggles.
Packed with in-your-face rock and tons of attitude from track to track, Don’t Hold Back’s first mission is to kick listeners’ asses and its second is to help raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research, following a recent diagnosis that hit close to home.
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0 RockMusicCritic.com – Review – Tribune – Elder Lore / The Dark Arts
0 Tribune # 18 on Top 30 CKCU 93.1FM (Ottawa)
0 The Rabid Whole Offer Free Download “Future” From Upcoming Album
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The Rabid Whole Offer Free Download “Future” From Upcoming Album
Electro alt rockers The Rabid Whole – aka Toronto’s 21st century, high-energy, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-and-leave-you-wanting-more-rock band – and online music Bible PureGrainAudio are pleased to announce a free download of the band’s brand spankin’ new song “Future” off their soon to be released album, Refuge.
Faster than you can even say “Free Download,” head on over to PureGrainAudio.com to grab a copy “Future” and get a taste of what’s to come on May 1st when The Rabid Whole will release Refuge on Boonsdale Records, which was produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979).
“The new album is an obvious shift in direction/sound/subject matter… we have settled more into our own sound and the themes of the album are easy to relate to, the energy is up, the drumming is more intense, the guitars are louder, soft parts are softer and the electronics are much more noticeable,” says vocalist / guitarist Andreas Weiss. “The Rabid Whole is providing an exit, an honest and refreshing alternative to the bullshit we’ve been fed and it’s noticeable. Anyone that hears what we’ve come up with is hopefully going to have a hard time ignoring it.”
“Refuge”
1. Future
2. Metro
3. Corporate
4. New System
5. Serenity Falls
6. Solution
7. Rhythmic Reflection
8. Stargazer
9. Delusion
10. Refuge
Show Dates:
April 27, 2012 – Bovine Sex Club – Toronto, ON (CD RELEASE SHOW) w/ Raised Emotionally Dead + Ogenix
May 25, 2012 – Cafe Chaos, Montreal, QC w/Ogenix
May 26, 2012 – Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC w/Ogenix
Music Video – “All The Same” from the album Autraumaton (2009) (Synthetic Sounds) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKgx7u9Piqg
About:
There’s something to be said for fate in the music world. One moment you’re left with the skeleton of a band, unsure when you’ll be able to follow your calling again, the next you’ve got a whole new line-up, a brand new home, a stronger, more defined sound and are recording with some of the biggest names in the industry. This is the tale of The Rabid Whole.
Disenchanted with playing in bands whose music was unchallenging and run of the mill, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Andreas Weiss set out to remedy his predicament. Purchasing an arsenal of music and noise-making gadgets, he began writing songs for his own band’s 2009 debut album, Autramaton.
Recruiting musicians along the way, the first incarnation of The Rabid Whole was solidified, releasing their first album and touring Canada, sharing the stage with the likes of The Birthday Massacre, Econoline Crush, Hinder, Apoptygma Berzerk, and 16Volt.
But that’s when things began to take a turn. Following the departure of several band members, Weiss decided to leave his hometown of Regina, SK behind, taking a leap of faith and moving to Toronto, ON along with guitarist and founding member George Radutu.
Through some lucky online ads, he discovered drummer JJ Tartaglia and bass guitarist Oscar Anesetti while a Christmas trip back home to Regina put him face-to-face with Chalsey Noelle, a friend of a friend looking for a new career path after quitting her job. Wouldn’t you know it – Noelle was a talented keyboardist and vocalist.
Now, the new and improved Rabid Whole is set to release their second album, Refuge, on May 1, 2012. A direct reflection of the emotional and external changes of Weiss’ journey, the album deals with relatable themes.
“I sold my house, quit my engineering consultant job and moved…We were starting from square one again, but with more uncertainties than ever and weren’t sure when we would even have a full band again. Part of the writing had begun randomly scattered over the past couple of years, but the majority came right after the move. I set up the studio in the basement of my house and got to work. I didn’t leave the house for two months and wrote from the moment I’d wake up until I’d fall asleep,” says Weiss.
Recorded and produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979), the finished product delivers rock and electronic elements pushed to the max, a male and female vocal showdown and, as Weiss puts it, showcases “a 21st century, high-energy, electro alternative, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-rock band.”
Isn’t it time you fell down the rabid whole?
0 Australia’s ARCANE SAINTS Stream New Single “Never Say Die” + Canadian Tour Dates
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Australia’s ARCANE SAINTS Stream New Single “Never Say Die” + Canadian Tour Dates
Australian grunge rockers ARCANE SAINTS whom will be crossing the Pacific for their first Canadian tour encouraged by Canadian rockers The Trews, have just unleashed their new song “Never Say Die”, which is now streaming at the following link.
“Never Say Die” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4w-37gmbQ
The band will be touring both Quebec and Ontario from April 21st to April 28th.
“We’re extremely excited to be an Australian band touring Canada for the first time. Having recently opened for The Trews here in Australia they could not speak highly enough about the Canadian rock scene and this inspired us to tour the great north.” commented vocalist/ guitarist Michael John.
With two EPs, frequent commercial radio airplay and an appearance on MTV’s “Up and Coming Bands” documentary behind them in their relatively short career, Arcane Saints are prepping to show the Canucks some great Aussie rock!
Arcane Saints came together when singer/guitarist Michael John (a relative of Iron Maiden founding member Steve Harris), invested his prize money from an international song writing competition and got a one-way ticket to Melbourne, Australia from his home country of New Zealand to form the quartet with bassist Jim Luxford, guitarist Michael “Sheep” Gooding and drummer Sam Sablinskis.
Links:
Free Download – Nervous Breakdown – http://www.arcanesaints.com/music.cfm
Video – Nervous Breakdown – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgyKIujhkac
Video – Reflections – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJLKmEFjfLY
Arcane Saints “IGNITE” Tour Dates:
Facebook Event – http://www.facebook.com/events/206960719382048/
April 21, 2012 – Bar le Scanner – Quebec City, QC
April 23, 2012 – Crobar, QC – Montreal, QC
April 24, 2012 – Spill Coffee Bar – Peterborough, ON
April 27, 2012 – Revolutions – Kingston, ON
April 28, 2012 – Bovine Sex Club – Toronto, ON w/ Darlings of Chelsea, The Dirty Water
For More info: www.ArcaneSaints.com
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0 Metal-Integral.com – Reveiw – Tribune – Elder Lore / The Dark Arts
0 TRIBUNE Premiere Music Video “The Succubus” On PureGrain TV
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TRIBUNE Premiere Music Video “The Succubus” On PureGrain TV
TRIBUNE has taken metal to a new level in 2012 with the multi-metal genre blender displayed on their latest album “Elder Lore/The Dark Arts” (released March 20, 2012 via Corpse Corrosion Music). “The Succubus” is the first single from the 8 track beast and PureGrain TV is pleased to present the exclusive world premiere of the new music video. Filmed and directed by Terry Anderson and Tribune, the clip shows the band’s lighter side while keeping it heavy.
To view the video please visit the following link – http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/tribune-the-succubus-music-video-exclusive-world-premiere
The album stream – http://tribune.bandcamp.com
Single Stream – “The Succubus” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE1AcBwq_t4
Free Download – “The Succubus” – http://www.reverbnation.com/tribunemetal
Original artwork by Ryan O’Shea.
Art production by: Steve Kwasniewski
Tribune will be on tour in April in the USA along with Canadian dates to be announced soon.
Tour Dates
(facebook event – http://www.facebook.com/events/384022274946757/)
April 12, 2012 –The Fun House – Seattle, WA
April 13, 2012 – Plan B – Portland, OR
April14, 2012 – The Black Forest – Eugene, OR
April 18, 2012 – On The Y – Sacramento, CA
April 21, 2012 – Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
April 23, 2012 – UB’s – Mesa, AZ
April 26, 2012 – Zombies – San Antonio, TX
April 27, 2012 – O’Riley’s – Dallas, TX
April 28, 2012 – Sam’s Lounge – Jackson, MS
May 4, 2012 – Pick Wick Pub – Poughkeepsie, NY
May 6, 2012 – Bogie’s – Albany, NY
About: A band of friends and brothers, the five members behind Tribune have been together since 2004, making it their mission to create challenging yet accessible metal. With an EP and demo behind them, the music has become both heavier and more melodic from release to release and now, Tribune is set to unleash its latest album, Elder Lore/The Dark Arts, showcasing the raw sound that captures the band in its natural live element.
Mixing thrash / progressive rock metal with melodic vocals, the album will feature new material along with classic fan favorites. “We want people to be impacted by the vision, effort and creativity put in to make a new and unique style that is genre defying,” said the members collectively when asked what they hope listeners will take away from Elder Lore/The Dark Arts.
Genre defying. Accessible. Iconoclastic. This can only be Tribune.
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0 ALL ELSE FAILS Premiere New Music Video “Obsidian Walls” On Puregrain TV
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ALL ELSE FAILS Premiere New Music Video “Obsidian Walls” On Puregrain TV
Edmonton, Alberta’s premiere metal troop, All Else Fails released their latest album of aural attack, The Oracle: What Was, Is, and Could Have Been, on August 19, 2011 on Suicidal Bride Records. The new 13-track disc has been received extremely well by fans and critics alike, even recently being nominated “Best Metal Album of The Year” at this year’s upcoming Edmonton Music Awards. In this exclusive world premiere by PureGrain TV, the band showcases their new music video “Obsidian Walls” directed by AEF vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko who also runs the video production company FadeBack Studios United.
About the song: Obsidian Walls tells a chilling tale of violence, betrayal, and impending global disaster.
Video link – http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/all-else-fails-obsidian-walls-music-video-exclusive-world-premiere
All Else Fails will also be touring Western Canada in May with details to be announced soon.
Links
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.
2011 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 a music video. All Else Fails will be reaching beyond borders this year, ready to set the world in flames!
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