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0 Calgary Herald – Metal fest to forge on this weekend
0 Cold Meets Hot With NANOWAR of STEEL’s Summer Video ‘Norwegian Reggaeton’ ft. Charly Glamour of Gigatron
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 2, 2019
Cold Meets Hot With NANOWAR of STEEL’s Summer Video ‘Norwegian Reggaeton’ ft. Charly Glamour of Gigatron
What would happen if the black metal greats took a break from burning churches to dance at a reggaeton party? Well, speculate no further because NANOWAR OF STEEL has the answer with their summer hit single ‘Norwegian Reggaeton’!
The Italian power metal parody band is feeling the heat of the summer with this mashup of speedy guitar work over the classic Reggaeton beat. Staying true to the dance hall genre they have a spicy chorus featuring Spain’s Charly Glamour of Gigatron.
The band comments:
“We think that this song is a long due tribute to the metal community. It is by and large unfair that while everyone dances on the beach, flirt with ladies in bikinis and enjoy the summer, we metalheads have lacked the proper soundtrack to do the same. But now, this song will allow us to twerk, dance and mosh without losing our metallic dignity.”
Get ready to light up your summer and dance with Varg and Fenriz in this imaginative and hilarious video that will get you banging your head and shaking your booty.
Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/j0YXfeNxJJ0
The single is available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music and all other major online retailers.
For more info:
Website: www.Nanowar.it
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nanowarofsteel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nanowarofsteel
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nanowarofsteel
About:
Nanowar Of Steel is a parody – metal band from Rome, Italy.
Their first album, entitled “Other Bands Play, Nanowar Gay!” was recorded in 2005. Its release was followed by a series of European tours, for a total of more than 50 shows including summer festivals such as the Z7 Metal Dayz 2006 in Switzerland and the Hellfest 2009 in France.
In 2010 they publish a second album, “Into Gay Pride Ride”, which was warmly welcomed by the press and opens the door for their live appearances at the “Mundo Idiota” festival in Madrid and the “Oktobeer Fest” in Moscow.
Their single “Giorgio Mastrota”, released in 2012, became an instant YouTube-hit, with over two million views and has since then also been broadcasted on national radio and TV.
A CD+DVD celebrating 11 years of activity, entitled “A Knight at the Opera” is released 2014 and was followed by an intense live activity mostly based in Italy, also hitting the stages of Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
In 2016 they release a new EP, Tourmentone Vol. I, and the first volume of their comics -“I Custodi dell’Acciaio Inox” edited by Magic Press. In 2015 and 2016 they headline the Lucca Comics festival, performing in front of more than 5000 people.
Between 2017 and 2018 they play more than 70 shows, including the RockHarz festival in Germany.
In November 2018 they release “Stairway To Valhalla” – their brand new full-length album produced at Ivory Tears studios by Alessandro Del Vecchio and featuring Fabio Lione (ex-Rhapsody of Fire, Angra), distributed by Audioglobe.
The album is followed by a series of sold-out shows in Italy – Rome, Milan and Cagliari.
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0 EPK – Juliet Ruin – “Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos” (2019)
Juliet Ruin – “Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos” (2019)
For fans of Halestorm, The Agonist, Jinjer, Evanescence, Killswitch Engage
Release Date: September 6, 2019
Distribution:
Publicist / Press Relations – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com
Booking and management by Kent Geislinger
P: 7809071898 @: julietruinband(@)gmail.com
JulietRuin.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
Spotify | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Amazon
Show Dates:
Sept 6 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
Sept 7 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
Sept 13 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s
Sept 14 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub
Oct 4 – Red Deer, AB – The Krossing
Oct 5 – Medicine Hat – Liquid Niteclub
Oct 19 – Grande Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
“An album full of energy, fluid, strong! Aggressive! Powerful!! Continuous, forceful!” – Darkzen Dragon Metal Angels
“From hardrock, to metalcore and everythign in between, Juliet Ruin delivers a fun and interesting record with many sounds, attitudes and emotions.” – Heavy New York
“I have been really enjoying the heck out of this album” – Craank
“Seasons- A fascinating ride through a stygian underworld in a chariot of fire driven by a demigod like being that wields both the power of life and death. With Avenged Sevenfold style instrumental phrasing, powerful dual vocal combination, and an awesome 2 verse bridge, Seasons is a scorching hell-ride. If you have a god, commit your mortal soul to him (or her) before embarking on your journey through the seasons of the underworld.” – Ginger Approved
“Juliet Ruin’s sound is comparable to a muddier version of Alexisonfire, with Ruin guiding the songs with her powerful voice while being backed up by Geislinger’s harsh screams and growls…. Juliet Ruin has been gaining more recognition after every concert with its single “Rogue Down” receiving a nomination at the Edmonton Music Awards.” – Vue Weekly (2017)
“Search no further than the Juliet Ruin playbook, it’ll teach you a thing or two. Their hard work and dedication are clearly paying off, and I predict that it won’t be too long until they become a commercial success. Yes, I’m willing to wager on it.” – Ravenkin Photography (2018)
Nominated for Metal Recording of The Year – Ugly Side – Edmonton Music Awards 2018
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Album Title: Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos
Release Date: September 6, 2019
Distribution:
Track Listing:
1. Simple Wars (4:54)
2. Spite (3:49)
3. Violent Hands (4:11)
4. Details Kill (4:43)
5. FTW (5:18)
6. Seasons (3:49)
7. With Only Rage (4:44)
8. Charlatan (4:12)
9. Stay Gold (3:28)
10. Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos (4:50)
Album Length: 44:03
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Juliet Ruin
• All songs written by: Juliet Ruin
• Produced by: Diego Fernandez
• Mixed by: Diego Fernandez
• Mastered by: Diego Fernandez
• Album Artwork by: Colin Turnbull
• SOCAN Member.
• Canadian Content: MAPL
Album Line-Up :
Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals
Dayn Armsworthy – Guitar and Backing Vocals
Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals
Jesse Bauman – Drums
Live Line-Up
Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals
Jesse Bauman – Drums
Discography:
2019 – Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos LP
2017 – Juliet Ruin EP
Shared Stage with:
The Agonist, Wednesday 13, The Veer Union, Into Eternity, Sovereign Council, Ninjaspy, Shark Infested Daughters, Tessitura, Tides of Kharon, Black Friday, Solborn, Protosequence, Process, Bastian, WMD, New Jacobin Club, Forsaken Rite, Van Halst, Anarcheon, Kosm, The Myopia Condition, Tartar Control.
Tour and Festivals:
2018 – Days of the Dead – Red Deer, AB
2018 – Screamfest – Saskatoon, SK
2018 – Loud as Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC
2017 – Days of the Dead – Red Deer, AB
2017 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC
2017 – CEMR Fest – Calgary, AB
2016 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Valemount, BC
Awards:
2018 – Edmonton Music Awards – Nominated for Metal Recording of The Year – Ugly Side
L-R – Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals, Jesse Bauman – Drums, Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals, Wesley Rands – Guitar, Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals
Photo Credit to Dana Zuk Photography
SHORT BIO
Juliet Ruin was formed in 2015 from the ashes of previous project Fiction of Fate with the desire to fuse metal sound with clean technical vocal stylings in a way that is both beautiful and beastly.
Clean and spirited, Juliet Ruin is comprised of Jess Ruin (lead vocals), Kent Geislinger – (guitar/backing vocals), Wesley Rands (guitar), Cody Reid (bass/backing vocals) and Jesse Bauman (drums); creating an original sound chock full of catchy hooks that convey a fresh and emotive feel to their heavy music.
Juliet Ruin took the obligatory first step with their debut self titled EP in 2017 and quickly made their way through the local scene, captivating audiences with high energy interactions that evoke emotion, vulnerability and power over various local gigs and appearing at several festivals over their flourishing career.
The next exciting step for Juliet Ruin is the release of their first full length album ‘Old Stardust, Love and Chaos’ in 2019 that promises to be more technical with heavy instrumentation, including some dabbling in low tuned 7 string guitars. The lead vocals have added more screams but also more clean techniques with pop-esque power vocals.
LONG BIO
Juliet Ruin was formed in 2015 from the ashes of previous project Fiction of Fate with the desire to fuse metal sound with clean technical vocal stylings in a way that is both beautiful and beastly.
Clean and spirited, Juliet Ruin is comprised of Jess Ruin (lead vocals), Kent Geislinger – (guitar/backing vocals), Wesley Rands (guitar), Cody Reid (bass/backing vocals) and Jesse Bauman (drums); creating an original sound chock full of catchy hooks that convey a fresh and emotive feel to their heavy music. Starting with a riff, the structure is bounced across the band until it reaches perfection with Ruin adding the final touches through the lyrics that touch on human experience and perseverance, the issues the world is facing or honest personal truths. The inspirations all usually come from an emotionally poetic point of view fueled by the general vibes of the music, current-event issues, messages of hope, and occasionally deep seething vengefulness.
Juliet Ruin took the obligatory first step with their debut self titled EP in 2017 and quickly made their way through the local scene, captivating audiences with high energy interactions that evoke emotion, vulnerability and power over various local gigs and appearing at several festivals over their flourishing career.
The next exciting step for Juliet Ruin is the release of their first full length album ‘Old Stardust, Love and Chaos’ in 2019 that promises to be more technical with heavy instrumentation, including some dabbling in low tuned 7 string guitars. The lead vocals have added more screams but also more clean techniques with pop-esque power vocals.
0 STRIKER Wins 5th Consecutive Edmonton Music Award For Metal Recording of The Year
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 28, 2019
For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skull Fist, Steelwing
STRIKER Wins Edmonton Music Award For Metal Recording of The Year
STRIKER’s Fifth Edmonton Music Award In A Row!
‘Summer of Shred’ North American Tour Dates Continues w/ Holy Grail, Bewitcher
New Music Video ‘On The Run’
Sixth Studio Album “Play To Win” Out Now!
Photo Credit: MojoPhoto.ca / Edmonton Music Awards – Striker w/ Terry Evans of K97 Classic Rock
Coming off their recent Canadian tour dates with STEEL PANTHER, Canada’s masters of shred STRIKER took a short break from their “Summer of Shred” tour across North America to attend the 9th annual Edmonton Music Awards gala at the Winspear Centre on June 27th. The band was nominated for two awards Album of The Yearand Metal Recording of The Year, which the band won for their single ‘Heart Lies’ off their 2018 album “Play To Win”.
Lyric video – “Heart of Lies” can be viewed here.
The band had this to say about their fifth consecutive award win:
“We are honoured to win the Edmonton Music Award for heavy metal for the 5th year in a row! We couldn’t have done it without the support of the music community/fans and the great organizations we have such as FACTOR, the Edmonton Arts Council, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Alberta Music, and many others. Thanks to everyone out there supporting music and keeping live music alive!”
STRIKER were nominated in the Metal Recording of The Year and Album of The Year categories alongside the following artists:
Metal Recording of the Year:
All Else Fails – A Dream of Names
Black Friday – Two Kastanzas
Fire Next Time – Party Foul
Solborn – Ad Infinitum
Striker – Heart of Lies – Winner
Album of the Year:
Joe Nolan – Cry Baby
Nuela Charles – Distant Danger – Winner
Royal Tusk – Tusk II
Scenic Route to Alaska – Tough Luck
Striker – Play to Win
STRIKER have been on tour all this summer, earlier this May with DEATH ANGEL and June with STEEL PANTHER. The band will continue their “Summer of Shred” w/ HOLY GRAIL and BEWITCHER during the months of July and August. (all dates listed below).
In additional news, STRIKER released their latest music video ‘On The Run’ in support of their latest sixth studio album “Play To Win” released this past October via their independent label Record Breaking Records.
Watch ‘On The Run’ at the following link: https://youtu.be/9j5uASFLkHw
Champions in blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, Canadian shredders STRIKER‘s sixth studio album “Play To Win” features 10 fist pounding shredtacular anthems produced by the band plus mixed and mastered by Hendrik Udd (Firewind, Powerwolf, Hammerfall, Delain). The album follows their 2017 self-titled full length that the band supported with tours across Europe and North America with Sonata Arctica, Dark Tranquility, and Warbringer along with festival appearances at 70,000 Tons of Metal, Bang Your Head Festival (Germany) and more to add to their almost 1000 shows performed in their decade-plus career. That fifth studio album also garnered them a nomination from Canada’s JUNO awards, the country’s highest music prize, along with wins at the Edmonton Music Awards and Western Canadian Awards.
Guitarist Tim Brown comments on “Play To Win”:“Play to Win: if you want to win you have to play the game. Find the rules and break them. This is our 6th album and 3rd independent release. If we followed the rules and listened to the industry people we’d have gone absolutely nowhere. Play To Win is about listening to yourself, following your own path, and playing that 5th ace hidden in your sleeve. This album is designed to light a fire under your ass and get you moving, and we made sure to get the most modern, ear melting sounds possible. It’s all about where metal is going, not where it has been, and this is our soundtrack to success.”
Album CD order, stream and download available on www.Striker-Metal.com, iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.Music Video – “Head First” can be viewed here.
Album CD order, stream and download available on www.Striker-Metal.com, iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.Music Video – “Head First” can be viewed here.
STRIKER North American Tour Dates
Striker Headlining Dates
July 2 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post *with Lost Nebula
July 3 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria *with Lost Nebula
July 5 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon *with Neck of the Woods
July 6 – Portland, OR – High Water Mark *with Neck of the Woods
July 7 – Eugene, OR – Old Nicks *with Neck of the Woods
w/ Holy Grail, Bewitcher
July 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
July 13 – El Paso, TX – The San Carlos Building
July 14 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
July 15 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
July 16 – Houston, TX – White Oak
July 18 – Orlando, FL – Soundbar
July 19 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn
July 20 – Asheville, NC – Mothlight
July 21 – Richmond, VA – The Camel
July 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
July 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
July 25 – Boston, MA – Once
July 26 – Montreal, QC – Turbo Haus
July 27 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
July 28 – Detroit, MI – Small’s
July 29 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
July 31 – Denver, CO – Streets Of London
August 1 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro
August 2 – Las Vegas, NV – Counts Vamp’d
August 3 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
August 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Resident
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“Play to Win, which might be their most balanced effort yet. It’s their most catchy, too: the likelihood you’ll be singing along with every song before they finish is very, very high.” – Metal Sucks
“expertly combined killer arena rock choruses with well-done, cleaner verses.” – Metal Injection
“Six albums in six years. That is something almost unheard of, even in the modern era of production that considerably lessens the time needed to record and mix albums. Striker always seems to provide a new album right around when I start to wonder, “Hey, I wonder what Striker is up to?”. PLAY TO WIN is the band’s 6th LP and to my ears, one of their best. Rest assured, the band has not altered their sound. This is still classic metal, mixed with modern elements that continues to leave all pretenders in a cloud of choking dust.” – Metal Rules
“You can hear influences ranging from Dokken to Metallica on Play to Win, and it’s all done with masterful songwriting, performances and production. This is a slick, aggressively-mixed record that drips with excitement and replayability… Striker have produced their best record since City of Gold, and all fans of straight-up hard rock and metal need to own this album.” – Heavy Music HQ
“Striker have knocked this one out of the park and into the stratosphere. You’d be hard-pressed to find a catchier slice of fine cheddar this year, and I’d highly recommend it.” – New Noise Mag
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