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0 Show Review: Kill Matilda @ The Bombshell (Oshawa, ON) on September 21, 2011 « Reviews « PureGrainAudio.com
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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.
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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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0 Kill Matilda Post Free Download “Geisha With A Switch Blade”
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Kill Matilda Post Free Download “Geisha With A Switch Blade”
Vancouver punk rockers Kill Matilda whom are currently on the hunt for zombies during their cross Canada “Zombie Apocalypse” tour, have posted a free download of their latest single “Geisha With A Switch Blade” from their upcoming debut full-length, “I Want Revenge”, out October 11th.
“Geisha With A Switchblade is a song about the Pickton murders in BC and the many first nations women who were violently murdered. The song is told from the point of view of a vigilante sex trade worker who takes the law into her own hands to get justice. We sing the song and tell the story every time to honor those women.” commented vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner.
“Geisha With A Switch Blade” can be downloaded at the following link here. – http://killmatilda.bandcamp.com/track/geisha-with-a-switchblade
the single is also streaming here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1esifyeNOvo
About:
Kill Matilda just can’t sit still. But since they’re on an ass-kicking mission to find revenge, who can really blame them?
Touring and moving around their native country relentlessly, Kill Matilda has called B.C., Quebec and Ontario home within the past year, making it exceptionally clear that they mean business. As the journey to kill Matilda continues, the title of the band’s first full-length album says it all: I Want Revenge.
Charged with the task of clearing the nation of a spreading zombie epidemic after a life or death encounter one fateful night, Kill Matilda is rising to the challenge of zombie management. Specially trained to combat these unruly creatures, Kill Matilda is armed with two incomparable, indestructible, advantageous tools: their bone-crushing music and front woman Dusty Exner’s famous cookies.
Showcasing the energy, power and adrenaline-soaked insanity Kill Matilda is famous for, I Want Revenge was recorded at Vancouver’s Nimbus Studios after the band’s self-titled DIY EP won over Garth Richardson and the students of Nimbus. Their knowledge of KM’s top-secret mission may or may not also have been a deciding factor.
The result? An album that builds on the preceding EP’s strengths and squashes its weaknesses. “Being able to have someone as committed and talented as Wes Kennedy to trust with bringing our sound to another level really shines through on this record,” comments bassist Mykel Exner. “We knew what sound we wanted to hear and Wes had no issues taking all the extra steps to bring it to life.”
For anyone who chooses to tempt fate and not pick up I Want Revenge, or anyone who opts to not support KM’s zombiecide mission on the band’s upcoming cross-Canada tour, you’ve been warned – Kill Matilda may be coming for you next.
Music Videos
2009 – She’s A Killer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUqS_hbgUDc
2010 – Fault Lines – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YA0ZI-TkLo
Zombie Apocalyspe Canadian Tour Dates:
Sept 1 – Lennoxville, QC – Mulligans w/ The Nailheads
Sept 3 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – Rock Cafe Le Stage w/ The Nailheads
Sept 4 – St Eustache, QC – Pub Arthur w/ The Nailheads
Sept 6 – St-Hyacinthe, QC – Le Zaricot w/ The Nailheads
Sept 7 – Sorel-Tracy, QC – O’ Callaghans
Sept 8 – Lavaltrie, QC – Le Chasse Galerie w/Die Mannequin
Sept 10 – Moncton, NB – Plan B
Sept 11 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s Lounge
Sept 12 – Fredericton, NB – Gallery Connexions
Sept 16 – Halifax, NS – Tribeca Bar
Sept 17 – Inverness, NS – Hoff Pub & Grill
Sept 19 – Montreal, QC – Manik Monday’s – Cafe Chaos
Sept 20 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill
Sept 21 – Oshawa, ON – The Bombshell
Sept 22 – Cambridge, ON – 515 Club
Sept 23 – St. Catharines, ON – City Lights Lounge
Sept 24 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar (Downstairs)
Sept 27 – Sudbury, ON – Coulson Tavern
Sept 28 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – Oddfellows Hall
Sept 29 – Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
Sept 30 – Winnipeg, MB – The Cavern
October 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Le Relais
October 3 – Lloydminster, SK – Phunkin Groove
October 6 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
October 7 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
October 8 – Prince George, BC – Third
October 11 – Vancouver, BC – Urban Rush TV performance
October 13 – Victoria, BC – The V Lounge
October 15 – Vancouver, BC – Media Club
October 21 – Drayton Valley, BC – DV8 Nightclub
October 22 – Drayton Valley, BC – DV8 Nightclub
October 23 – Regina, SK – Buffalo Lounge
October 28 – Edmonton, AB – DV8
October 29 – Kamloops, BC – Pogue Mahone
0 NINJASPY Make Guest Appearance On “The Big James Morning Show”
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NINJASPY Make Guest Appearance On “The Big James Morning Show”
Vancouver’s NINJASPY, who are currently in the middle of their “No Kata” cross Canada tour made a pit stop in Montreal, QC last week at “The Big James Morning Show” hosted by the man himself Big James (vocalist for Endast & Exes For Eyes). The ninjas invaded James kitchen for an improv acoustic set (with utensils and all).
To view the video please visit the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXrmPl1hS4Q
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
No Kata Tour – PureGrainAudio – Tour Journal 1 – http://puregrainaudio.com/features/ninjaspy-exclusive-no-no-kata-tour-journal-1
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 26, 2011 – THUNDER BAY, ON – Black Pirate Pub (All Ages) w/ The Okhrana / The Vilification
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 – WINNIPEG, MB – The Park Theater (All Ages) – w/ IN TRANSFORMATION, CODA
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
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