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0 ROXX100.com – Krvsade – Judgement Day “Listen to it until your ears bleed, and then listen to it again.”
0 Armstrong MetalFest 2020 Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets End Jan 31st
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Montreal, QC – January 2020
Armstrong MetalFest 2020 Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets End Jan 31st
Armstrong MetalFest – AMF 2020
EARLY BIRD TICKETS END FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st
GET THEM NOW! ONLY $109 CAD
https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/
Starting February 1, 2020, the ticket pre-sale price will go up to $145 CAD.
At the door price will be $185 CAD.
Watch the official video recap of AMF 2019 here.
(video created by Mayne Brand Productions)
ARMSTRONG METALFEST is headbanging into their 12th year as British Columbia’s largest, loudest and premier event for extreme music in the Okanagan Valley. Planning their 2020 event for July 17th and 18th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena, ARMSTRONG METALFEST early bird pre-sale tickets end on Friday, January 31st for only $109 CAD, regular ticket pre-sale price will be set at $145 CAD as of February 1st, 2020. At the door price will be $185 CAD. $100 CAD for day pass.
Tickets are only $109 CAD and on sale at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/
All tickets provide general admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area and arena from 11:00 AM PST on Friday, July 17, 2020 until 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, July 19, 2020.
For day passes, please check out the FAQ for information and pricing: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/about/faq/
2020 Early Entry:
Want to grab your favourite camp spot and beat the rush of metalheads? Guests are welcome to arrive Thursday, July 16 after 11:00 AM PST.
2020 Camping and Parking: Camping fee is $25 CAD. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle, RV or trailer. Traveling in an RV? Make sure to reserve your spot so you’re guaranteed a spot that includes water and power hookups. $75 CAD RV registration fee: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/contact/rv-reservations/
Online Support: If you are experiencing any technical issues with placing your ticket order, please email AMF at webmaster@wmentertainment.ca and they will respond as soon as possible with a solution.
The 2019 edition of ARMSTRONG METALFEST featured bands from across Canada, USA and Europe with such notable acts as Origin, Nekrogoblikon, WAKE, Within Destruction, Centuries of Decay and Widow’s Peak among the 30 plus bands who performed during the two days of mountain mosh pitting and camping.
For more info:
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About:
For 11 years running, West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong Metalfest has not only fostered the talent of hundreds of local bands but brought in well-known, international acts to the quiet, little Canadian town of Armstrong, British Columbia.
Each year up to 700 metalheads from Canada and USA descend into the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under the blistering sun they spend 3 days camping, taking in over 30 bands, participating in wrestling events and scavenger hunts and catching up with their metal family.
The festival has seen such renowned headliners as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, and Beyond Creation as well as emerging artists from across North America. At the end of the revelry, the festival disappears without a trace, leaving the landscape as pristine as it has always been.
West Metal Entertainment is a non-profit society that not only puts on Armstrong Metal Festival every year in Armstrong, B.C., but gives bands opportunities to play different venues throughout the region including all-ages shows, to encourage musical passion in kids as well as adults.
What the press is saying:
Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.
CHBC – Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong – Video Interview here.
“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star
“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.” – The Valley Voice
“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC
“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag
“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” – Decibel Mag
Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun
“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” – The Permanent Rain Press
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0 Vancouver’s Two Car Train Is Ready To Derail The Indie Music Scene With ‘The Door’
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Montreal, QC – January 28, 2020
Vancouver’s Two Car Train Is Ready To Derail The Indie Music Scene With ‘The Door’
Two Car Train has released their debut single ‘The Door’ off the upcoming debut album ‘Off The Rails’. The Western hard soul experience is ecstatic to be able to share the music they have been working on feverishly since 2017. They explain that it is both new and innovative while holding on to familiar elements. They expand:
“The album will be well received because it’s unlike anything out there right now, yet, it has a familiar vibe that harkens back to the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s that takes the listener on a musical journey through which they can relate in a way that can’t be put into words.”
‘The Door’ is based on the indie film of the same name. In the movie, the protagonist has an affair with his neighbour. While that is happening, his daughter drowns in the pool. He discovers a way to go back in time and murders his old self. This grim tale is echoed in an indie rock manner by Two Car Train.
Two Car Train is comprised of musicians who amongst them, have extensive history performing and recording, which sets the album in a strategic position to be accessible and appeal to a wide variety of listeners with a penchant for the rock and indie markets.
The album is expected out March 2020 with a second single ‘Gone Away’ to be released in February.
Listen to the single on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1P_bT-PoS8U
Available for download and stream on CD Baby, Apple Music and Spotify.
Show Dates:
March 14 – The Roxy – Vancouver, BC
For more info:
http://www.TwoCarTrain.com
Facebook.com/twocartrain
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BIO:
In late 2014, Ray Ray called up an old friend Lyle Thistlewaite (drummer). Lyle told Ray Ray that he started working with a killer singer (Mike Brooks). Mike and Ray Ray clicked right away and realized they were in total music synchronicity.
Ray Ray brought in Ryan Jones (bass). Ryan and Ray Ray met in 2012 when they were hired guns/session players for Falling For Scarlet through to late 2013. Within 10min of Ryan auditioning for us, Lyle shouted….”You’re hired!”
Unfortunately, Lyle left in 2015 due to artistic differences.
Ray Ray then called on Jason Hagan (drums). Jason was a monster player and like Ryan, was hired within ten minutes of auditioning. Jason’s style and meter was like a freak of nature. Unfortunately, after playing with us for a year, tragedy struck and Jason’s life ended way too soon. This threw the band in total stagnation and mourning. For the next 8 months, a sea of drummers auditioned but none seemed to fit. We almost pulled the plug.
One day Ray Ray was an actor on a tv movie of the week. That’s where he met a fellow actor Nii Engmann. They hit it off instantly and couldn’t stop talking about music as the cameras were being adjusted. Nii came out to an audition, brought his funk-rock style of drumming and gelled with the band instantly.
With new vigor and intensity, TWO CAR TRAIN was not only back on track, but they were better than ever!
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0 EPK – Benevolent Like Quietus – Kill The Bliss (2020)
Benevolent Like Quietus – Kill The Bliss (2020)
For fans of Type O Negative, Moonspell, Lacrimas Profundere, Sentenced, The 69 Eyes
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
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Booking – benevolentlikequietus[@]gmail.com
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“For fans of Type O Negative, Moonspell, and The 69 Eyes, you will want to listen to this record filled with sorrow, strife, touching subjects of love and death.” – Metal Insider
“it is simply impossible not to walk away from Kill The Bliss without a huge smile on your usually stern-faced dial after close exposure to this album. It’s hard to imagine a better album of its type emerging from the gloaming this year, so why not leave me to my reveries and just hurry on and secure a copy as soon as you can. Satisfaction’s guaranteed, I promise.” – Sentinel Daily
“They dwell somewhere between the worlds of Goth and Metal and should appeal to both camps.” – Headshot Music UK
Hailing from the cold, dark winter nights of Calgary, Canada; Benevolent Like Quietus brings forth a bounty of brooding, goth rock-influenced melodic metal. Laden with heavy riffs, catchy melodies and crushing breakdowns, the 5-piece metal act lyrically exploits the joy in sorrow and strife within life, love and death.
Dabbling in gloom, BLQ is a dark, musical metaphor for the sweet kiss of death. Collectively drawing influences from far and wide across the metal and rock spectrum BLQ has worked tirelessly to craft their own unique sound within the Canadian music scene.
Keen to revisit the era of 90s European goth/melancholic rock, BLQ is a heavy and brooding whirlwind of emotion and melody. Each song starts with Ryan Spencer (drums) who writes the music on guitar and together with Daniel Louden (vocals) put together the basic guitar and vocal structures before being worked through by the rest of the band, Ty Frederick (guitar), Killian Murphy (bass), and Matt Springer for the final breath of life.
Despite the melancholic lyrics and themes, Benevolent Like Quietus is straightforward and energetic music. No gimmicks, no BS, just 5 guys playing their hearts out and creating a moment.
Having the pleasure of sharing the stage with touring acts such as Katatonia, Wednesday 13, All Hail The Yeti, Final Drive, Caspian and Invidia along with being nominated in 2018 for Metal Recording of The Year by Calgary’s YYC Music Awards, BLQ continues to build on their live performances delivering a healthy dose of heavy, gloomy tunes to their audiences with no foreseeable end in sight. Their debut album “Kill The Bliss” is slated for release on March 13th, 2020.
L-R: Ty Frederick (Guitar), Ryan Spencer (Drums), Daniel Louden (Vocals), Killian Murphy (Bass), Matt Springer (Guitar)
Photo Credit: Ty Frederick
Editing/Design: Daniel Louden
Album Title: Kill the Bliss
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. The Beginning of An End (4:04)
2. My Favourite Enemy (4:24)
3. The Great Divide (3:42)
4. Soil of The Grave (4:42)
5. The Rise and The Fall (4:21)
6. Mad World (Tears For Fears cover) (4:49)
7. Where Dead Hearts Reside (3:40)
8. Love’s Inferno (4:38)
9. Dawn of Rust (4:42)
10. Darkness Collides (3:31)
11. A Voluntary Disease (3:27)
Album Length: 46:09
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Benevolent Like Quietus (Ryan Spencer, Daniel Louden, Matt Springer, Killian Murphy and Ty Frederick)
• All songs written by: Ryan Spencer & Daniel Louden
• Lyrics by Daniel Louden, and music & arrangement by Ty Frederick, Matt Springer, Killian Murphy, Ryan Spencer, Daniel Louden and Montanna Clark
• Self-Produced by: Benevolent Like Quietus
• Mixed by: Ty Frederick
• Mastered by: Ty Frederick
• Album Artwork by: Hans Trasid, disartdesign@gmail.com
• Logos by: Daniel Louden
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album and Live Band Line Up:
Ty Frederick (Guitar)
Ryan Spencer (Drums)
Daniel Louden (Vocals)
Killian Murphy (Bass)
Matt Springer (Guitar)
Discography:
2020 – Kill The Bliss (LP)
2017 – Where Dead Hearts Reside – Single
Shared Stage With:
Katatonia, Wednesday 13, All Hail the Yeti, Final Drive, Caspian, , Invidia, tons of other local bands
Tours & Festivals:
2019 – Loud as Hell – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Loud as Hell – Drumheller, AB
0 EPK – ITUS – Primordial (2020) (EP)
ITUS – Primordial (2020) (EP)
For fans of Conan, Sleep, Electric Wizard, Windhand, Black Sabbath
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution:
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“Blending their love of doom, stoner rock and its attendant psychedelia, Ontario trio Itus have created a colossal debut in Primordial.” 9/10 – Exclaim!
“Love doom and sludge metal, but find yourself frustrated that those bands that would monolithically crush the listener fail to pay nearly as much attention to injecting some measure of melody into their music? Ontario duo ITUS may be the cure to what ails ya. Starting with downcast sludgy stoner doom, the pair of guitarist Brandon Lucking and vocalist Reiner Vandenbosch also aren’t shy about making use of psychedelic rock and good ol’ fashioned heavy metal to get their point across. Think of it like Graves at Sea and Conan discovering the magic power of Tony Iommi’s fake fingertips and the blinding quality of a vintage Hawkwind live show.” – Decibel Magazine
“Primordial is a great release as it treats you to five unique tracks. Never once do you hear the same thing as ITUS truly does a great job of keeping you on your toes and guessing as to what you are about to hear next. Through and through this is a well crafted and cohesive effort that you would be unwise to skip over.” – Cadaver Garden
““This Can’t Be” is a change of pace from the record’s ravenous namesake single which came out earlier in the month. It’s a moving window into their world, with clean vocals this time reminiscent of Woods of Ypres and a vibe that fans of Pallbearer should have no trouble at all falling in love with.” – Doomed And Stoned
““The Chaplain” sounds like the languid expansion of the universe; the impassive serenity of planetary movement; the inexorable eroding of rock by wind and water; the absurd “progress” of humanity set against a backdrop of endless time. It’s achingly heavy and crushingly slow, just like epic doom should be… ITUS drive all thought from your mind and leave only doom behind… ” – CVLT Nation
“This EP is shrouded in a dark and eerie atmosphere from the instant you put it on, but despite that very consistent vibe, there is a lot of variation going on in the lyrics and sound. The production on here is immaculate, these riffs are just enormous, they swallow you whole… Just how I like my doom!… Seriously, the riffs alone are worth listening for! Definitely going to be the EP to beat this year.” 8/10 – Noob Heavy
“… an EP that packs a punch and holds its ground that’s for sure… The intensity really shines and each song generates it more and more. You have the rhythmic highs and lows of the genre and all your senses are overwhelmed. It really makes the listener want even more and you kinda feel depressed when it’s all over so you decide to listen to it all over again! This is the type of EP that you just place inside your CD Player or on your MP3 player and just let all that negative vibes leave your body. You just listen to it and forget about everything all around you especially in this world of sickness, chaos and crisis. A modern twist to an overcharged genre!” 8/10 – Metal-Temple
“Massive crushing riffs heave themselves out of the primeval sludge that provides the sonic backdrop for this crushing aural assault, which seethes and broils around you like a pungent stew sucking you deep into the bowels of the cauldron in which it is simmering. There is superb use of sound effects to create ever denser layers of atmosphere, which in turn add to the hypnotic quality of the five tracks, which themselves flow with an natural ease and sense of purposeful progression, which makes this release all the more intimidating and impressive in equal measure.” – Uber Rock
“A very strong first release, and well worth checking out for doom fans looking for something with some brains behind the fuzz.” – The Burning Beard
“dark and brooding doom “Primordial is a powerful and unforgiving EP that is certainly worthy of your time.” – Astral Noize
“crisp, and aggressive guitar tones” – Permafrost Today
“ITUS, from Toronto, Canada, provide a good blend of doom, heavy and psych vibes… Five songs in this Ep where blackened vocals enrich the doom sound carpet, trademark of the band.” – Hard Rock Heavy Metal
Early in 2019, ITUS was formed by Brandon Lucking (guitars) and Reinier Vandenbosch (vocals), who, at the time were in another band with a different style but wanted to try something new, resulting in these Ontario boys blending doom and stoner rock with crushing heavy metal passages, in a psychedelic atmosphere of horror influenced sounds.
They began with a handful of demos that Lucking recorded in his apartment, in the autumn of 2018. Shortly after they began recording the demos as an EP with Luc Chiasson at his studio. At that time, they had opted for a studio drummer and thus hired Jackson Ward from Strata Recordings to perform/record the drums on the EP. The vibe of the EP is very “off the cuff” so to speak, which comes through naturally since a lot of the songwriting was experimentation that was finalized in the studio.
The writing process is fairly simple for ITUS, Lucking writes the melodies as they come to him, and Vandenbosch writes the vocals and lyrics. When Lucking has a song idea, he records a demo for it with guitars and bass and programmed drums at home. A lot of time is spent figuring out the right tones for the guitars and bass. With a near-complete song in a demo, Lucking sends that to Vandenbosch who works on lyrics, vocal phrasing, and vocal harmonies. The foundation of the lyrics always starts from personal experience, traumas, and how events in life unfold which are further imbued with influence from science fiction and horror fiction, mythology, dark philosophy, and political angst.
The soundscape of horrors that ITUS paints is enthralling already as a two-piece online project, and there are plans on the horizon to build it into a full-on touring 3 piece band delivering an energetic and abrasive live experience with a heavy, brooding ambiance.
ITUS’ debut EP “Primordial” is due out March 13, 2020
(L-R) Reinier Vandenbosch – Vocals, Brandon Lucking – Guitar and Bass
Photographer Credit: Justin Ryan Lawrence
EP Title: Primordial
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution:
Track Listing:
1. Cloud Reader (3:17)
2. Question Everything (4:16)
3. Primordial (4:13)
4. This Can’t Be (4:19)
5. The Chaplain (5:43)
EP Length: 21:50
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Itus
• All songs written by: Itus
• Produced by: Luc Chiasson
• Mixed by: Luc Chiasson
• Mastered by: Luc Chiasson
• Album Artwork by: Paul Callaghan
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Artwork – Paul Callaghan – Artist (originally painted in 1978)
Photography and editing – Brandon Lucking
EP Band Line Up:
Reinier Vandenbosch – Vocals
Brandon Lucking – Guitars and Bass
Jackson Ward – Drums
Live Band Line Up:
Reinier Vandenbosch – Vocals
Brandon Lucking – Guitars and Bass
TBA – Drums
Discography:
2020 – Primordial (EP)
0 Metal Noise Review: “Judgement Day” EP from Krvsade “The opening title track is a fine example of what the Krvsade are about, old school Sepultura, Death or even Morbid Angel style guitar work and recording esthetics, pulverising kit work from Dennis and demonic vocals from Evans. You can just picture Evans eyes lit up electric blue as he spits fire from his mouth and shoots lighting bolts from his palms.”
Metal Noise Review: “Judgement Day” EP from Krvsade “The opening title track is a fine example of what the Krvsade are about, old school Sepultura, Death or even Morbid Angel style guitar work and recording esthetics, pulverising kit work from Dennis and demonic vocals from Evans. You can just picture Evans eyes lit up electric blue as he spits fire from his mouth and shoots lighting bolts from his palms.” https://metalnoise.net/2020/01/review-judgement-day-ep-from-krvsade
0 No Name Radio – Krvsade, l’heure du jugement dernier est arrivée !
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0 SweptMedia Episode 33 – Frogg
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0 Be Captivated With SPECIAL OPS’ Music Video Cover ‘I Put A Spell On You’ (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins); Album “Blood And Tears” Out Now!
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Montreal, QC – January 27, 2020
Be Captivated With SPECIAL OPS’ Music Video Cover ‘I Put A Spell On You’ (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins)
Album “Blood And Tears” Out Now!
L-R – Wally Thornhill (Bass), Ak. Johnson (Vocals, Guitar) , Mana Manu Bassette (Drums), Gandalf Christoph (Guitar)
Montreal, Canada’s SPECIAL OPS have just released their latest music video for the cover of the classic ‘I Put A Spell On You’ produced with Grammy award-winning producer Steve Pageot. The original song was written by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins in 1956 and since then has been covered by hundreds of artists in many styles.
“We originally sent it to him for an opinion since it’s a little different than our usual stuff. You know just to be sure. Turned out it was one of his favourite songs too and he offered to produce it! Now who would say no to that? Really cool cat.” says vocalist / guitarist AK Johnson.
SPECIAL OPS does this classic justice with their full frontal loud attitude that demands your attention with a madman at the front of the stage backed up by a powerhouse wall of sound. AK Johnson explains why the band chose the song:
“To me, this song is about my relationship with the music industry; how it just keeps messing with you, keeps hurting you, but you just keep going back for more. We wanted to pay tribute to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, one of the founders of Rock N Roll as we know it today with his outfits and insane stage performances.”
The cover comes from the band’s album “Blood And Tears”, which was released in November 2019 and mixed by Darius Szezepaniak plus mastered by Kevin Jardine. The album is the band’s fourth studio album, which was received very well by fans. SPECIAL OPS divulges the premise behind the album.
“The album is a reflection of the band’s trials and tribulations through the years that have gotten us to this place. The 2 battles with cancer, the shitty record deals, those who lied cheated and stole from us, I can go on and on but it’s best that you just listen to it.”
Influenced by Therapy?, Faith No More, and Metallica, SPECIAL OPS is a must-listen for all hard rock fans.
Check out the music video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmS6ohH0BmE
Digital stream download and CD of “Blood And Tears” available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music.
Track Listing:
1. Blood And Tears (4:07)
2. Mr. Big Shot (2:47)
3. I Put A Spell On You (2:35)
4. Dead Are Calling (3:38)
5. Ship Has Sunken (3:02)
6. Baby Take It All (3:10)
7. Lie To Me (3:10)
8. Bloody Mary (2:55)
9. Salt (2:53)
10. Standing Hollow (3:03)
11. What You Call Man (4:32)
Album Length: 35:53
More info:
SpecialOpsband.com
Facebook.com/SpecialOpsband/
Instagram.com/SpecialOpsband/
Bio:
Special Ops returned with a fresh new album dubbed “Blood And Tears” in 2019. In this self-produced 8th release to be followed by the second single Dead Are Calling before the full-length album and last single I Put A Spell On You, along with Grammy award-winning producer Steve Pageot, Mixing engineer Darius Szezepaniak and Mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture jaw-dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.
From Ak Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Chris Groulx’s intricate Jazz, blues and metal influences of guitar and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Manuel Bessette’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months, unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award-winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).
“BLOOD AND TEARS” captures the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry drama that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their unique brand of rock.
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“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection
“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods
“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed
“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post
“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post
“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday” – CKUT 90.3 FM
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