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0 NINJASPY Update Fans With “No Kata” Tour Journal #2
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NINJASPY Update Fans With “No Kata” Tour Journal #2
Vancouver’s NINJASPY, have posted their latest journal update from their current cross Canada “No Kata” tour for fans on PureGrainAudio.com. The journal chronicles the bands adventures during their east coast leg of the tour.
Journal # 2 can be found at the following link. http://puregrainaudio.com/features/ninjaspy-exclusive-no-kata-tour-journal-2-with-guitarist-and-vocalist-joel-parent
Ninjaspy is also streaming their latest track “SKAINGKH (The Skank) from their upcoming “No Kata” EP and Graphic Novel set to be released later this year.
To listen to “SKAINGKH (The Skank)” please visit the following link. – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHiiNgw12Fs
The “NO KATA” EP/ graphic novel is the follow up to Ninjaspy’s highly praised 2007 album “Pi Nature“, produced by Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, RHCP, Mudvayne) and Ben Kaplan (Atreyu, Haste the Day, Shakira) that has sold over 2500 copies both independently and internationally.
Ninjaspy are currently on their cross Canada “No Kata Tour” and can be seen live in the following cities.
No Kata Tour Teaser Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN3rR_vxslY
NO KATA TOUR DATES 2011
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 – SASKATOON, SK – Cosmo Senior Center (All Ages/19+) w/ SPARKY + BEFORE AND APACE
OCTOBER 1, 2011 – EDMONTON, AB – Brixx Bar+Grill (18+) w/ TREEBURNING
OCTOBER 2, 2011 – PRINCE GEORGE , BC – Third (All Ages) w/ guests
OCTOBER 4, 2011 – KAMLOOPS, BC – Pogue Mahones (19+)
OCTOBER 5, 2011 – PENTICTON, BC – The Cannery Theater
OCTOBER 7, 2011 – MAPLE RIDGE, BC – Hammond Hall (All Ages)
w/ THE PERFECT TREND, DEAD EYES OPEN + NEON TERROR
OCTOBER 8, 2011 – VANCOUVER, BC – Rickshaw Theatre (19+) w/ MACHINES, TAKE THE EARTH BENEATH US + THE PERFECT TREND
ABOUT: Over the last few years in promotion of “Pi Nature”, the band has completed several headlining Canadian tours, appeared on The Warped Tour and Taste Of Chaos festivals, and shared the stage with bands like Protest the Hero, Coheed & Cambria, Thursday, Cancer Bats, Grimskunk, Death By Stereo, 3 Inches of Blood, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Brutal Truth, Divinity, Bring Me The Horizon, Neuraxis, Pierce The Veil, Powerman 5000, The Dreadnoughts, & more.
In October 2009, Ninjaspy’s international foothold was strengthened when Zestone Records released “Pi Nature” across Japan and took Ninjaspy across the Pacific to tour Japan with Death By Stereo the following year.
For more info on NINJASPY please visit: http://www.ninjaspy.net
Free Download – “Evolution Of The Skid” – http://ninjaspy.bandcamp.com/track/evolution-of-the-skid
Videos
“Evolution Of The Skid” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAGkl4j68K8
“Circle Pity – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKMYEkf15WY
0 BOLERO Streaming New Song As Free Download “When The Legends Die”
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BOLERO Streaming New Song As Free Download “When The Legends Die”
Symphonic Celtic death metallers BOLERO have posted their latest single “When The Legends Die” for free download at the following link. http://bolerometal.bandcamp.com/track/when-the-legends-die
The single is from Bolero’s debut full length “Voyage From Vinland” released earlier this year along with the support of their music video “Pints Held High”, which can be found at the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlaCcVvVfVY
Upcoming Show Dates:
Saturday November 12th – Toronto @ The Annex Wreckroom with Arkona and Talamyus
Monday November 14th – Ottawa @ Mavericks with Arkona, Talamyus and Sonburst
Saturday, November 26 – Montreal @ Club Saphir with Aegnymist
BIO: It’s the question all bands get asked at some point, and the question they most hate/fear: How would you describe your sound?
However, for Ontario, Canada’s Bolero, the answer says it all: Symphonic Celtic Death Metal.
Formed in 2005 by singer/bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal side project, Bolero’s present line-up and direction became focused and solidified in 2007. Having recently unleashed their debut album, Voyage From Vinland, the epic metal warriors behind Bolero are now gaining real momentum and converting listeners and critics across the globe into believers and preachers of symphonic Celtic death metal.
Having spent a year and a half recording at Attlesey Studios (Hallows Die, Will of the Ancients, Panzerfaust), the 11-track debut is a culmination of the band’s song writing and hard work from the past several years. Making the album a reality was an exercise in perfect construction, as Rider says, “each track was built from the ground up; from the heavy bottoms to the swirling orchestral parts. Kind of like a puzzle in a 100-track sort of way.”
Drawing influence from an array of genres and styles ranging from folk to death metal, and everything in between, it’s no wonder Voyage From Vinland simultaneously features formidably epic orchestrations, ear-piercing guitar riffs, throat-crushing speed and triumphant melodies.
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0 Scythia Comment Hitting #1 On Canadian College Loud Radio Charts
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Scythia Comment Hitting #1 On Canadian College Loud Radio Charts
Vancouver folk metal band Scythia were honoured to hear the news this week as their sophomore album “…Of Exile” just released this past friday on September 23, 2011, reached the #1 position on Earshot’s Canadian Loud Charts.
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 27, 2011- http://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2011-09-27
“I would like to thank the djs, music directors and college radio stations for embracing Scythia’s unconventional style of metal. It means a lot to us as artists when our musical efforts are recognized by Canadian college radio and played on campuses across the country. You all rule!” commented vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan.
In additional news, the band is offering a special combo package (CD with a limited edition Fierce Riders t-shirt) along with the digital album available as a pay what you want in celebration of the release at the following link here. http://scythia.bandcamp.com/album/of-exile-out-september-23-2011
Scythia is also offering two free downloads “For The King” and “Voice of The Sword” at the following links.
Free downloads:
For The King – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/for-the-king-free-download
Voice of The Sword – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/voice-of-the-sword-free-download
Teaser Video:
“… Of Exile Teaser – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yKgWHAv4E8
Track Listing:
1. Prelude
2. Spirit of the Quest
3. Sleeping Village
4. Forgotten Forest
5. Fallen King
6. Voice of the Sword
7. For the King
8. Fortress
9. Dies Irae II
10. Hobarth’s Inn
About the album: “…Of Exile” is a story album that that tells the tale of a Scythian king deceived by those closest to him and his journey to reclaim his throne with his possessed sword and remaining loyal knights. Forging musical influences from folk and prog metal along with classical complements from instruments such as the Oboe of Death, cello and trumpet, “…Of Exile” takes the listener on a musical adventure to the land of Scythia. The record was produced and mixed by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on albums with (Strapping Young Lad, Zimmer’s Hole, Lamb of God, Fear Factory).
About the band:
Formed in the latter half of 2008, Scythia is a five piece band that combines haunting folk melodies (emphasized by keyboards and oboe) with the driving force of modern progressive metal to form a raw and powerful sound that is their own. Scythia is not your older brother’s metal band. Unless that band had an oboe of death, echoes of thunder, and a knack for writing folk metal tunes.
So what is Scythia?
Taking its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with a painting of Nordic/Russian warriors riding bears while brandishing swords, Scythia not only “gives the painting musical significance,” but it is also “the name of an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia. The melodies used in our music have a very ancient, sometimes medieval sound, so I wanted to attribute them to an ancient civilization,” says Khan.
In 2010, Scythia released its debut, “…Of War” (originally with violin) which was produced by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on projects with SYL, Fear Factory, Darkest Hour and many more. Now, following some line-up changes, Scythia will be releasing its second album “…Of Exile”, again produced by Shaun Thingvold September 23, 2011.
Upcoming Show Dates:
November 19, 2011 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre (Nerdfest)
0 Brass Metal Brawlers FALLSTAF Post Teaser for Upcoming Album “Bastard Sons Of A Pure Breed”
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Brass Metal Brawlers FALLSTAF Post Teaser for Upcoming Album “Bastard Sons Of A Pure Breed”
The brass metal brawlers of Fallstaf, residing out of Montreal, QC have posted a new teaser video for their upcoming full length album “Bastard Sons Of A Pure Breed” on October 25, 2011, the follow up their 2009 EP “The Hitman Plays Trombone”.
“We are really looking forward to releasing this album. It started as a jam 3 years ago and next thing you know, it’s a whole album! We are very proud of the work we did these past years. A bunch of shows, some new friends, our own sound, BRASS METAL. Also, we will be launching 2 new videos for this album, can wait for you to see it. Both produced by David Méliès. Everything will be available soon on our facebook page, reverbnation and itunes. Until then, have a drink on us!!! Long live BRASS METAL” commented bassist Ben Forte.
To view the teaser please visit the following link – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm77B_4KBnQ
About:
Hiring a hit man can sometimes to be seen as a means to an end, but not for Montreal, QC metallers Fallstaf. With their aggressive tendencies and energetic approach to lay it all out in the mosh pit, these brawlers realized that hiring a hit man with a trombone is the means to fuel the fire and only the beginning of what has become.
Forming their own new genre dubbed “Brass Metal”, out of their other more soften music collective North East Bistro. Fallstaf is the angry brother who has melange the trombone assassinations of the hit man with their brand of aggressive / heavy hitting metal that ranges in influences from heavy rock, thrash and hardcore. Expressing their darkest moments from their corner of the world with a creative metal soundscape, Fallstaf is set to release their debut full length “Bastard Sons of a Pure Breed” on October 25, 2011 and add a new sound to the metal family tree.
The 11 track album of fury is the follow up to Fallstaf’s 2009 EP “The Hitman Plays Trombone” and was self produced by Fallstaf, and mixed and mastered by Kevin Jardine (Slaves on Dope) of Uplift Studios.
Quick Fact: The name Fallstaf is based on the character Falstaff from Shakespeare’s play Henry V. Falllstaf was a Knight more interested in having a good time than being accountable for his knightly duties. He is often seen as a negative influence on young Prince Hal, the future king Henry V.
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