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0 Reminder – 2 Weeks Away – April 18-20 – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Fest + Expo + Pinball Tournament

April 4, 2019
by Asher
· 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 2019

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Reminder – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Fest + Expo
w/ Crobot, Great Electric Quest, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter and More!

420 Music & Arts 1st Annual Pinball Tournament – April 20 @ Pin- Bar

FREE Expo @ Town and Country Hotel – April 19 (4pm to 10pm) & April 20 (1pm to 10pm)
(A variety of vendors including local artists, designers, craftspeople, unique local businesses
and representatives from the Calgary Cannabis Community + Calgary Food trucks)

Beard Contest sponsored by Mammoth Beard – April 20 @ County Line Saloon

Serving Official 420 Music & Arts Festival Beer “Sweet Leaf Blonde” by New Level Brewing Co.

“Music and weed the stars of 420 Fest” – Calgary Herald

“The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash…
A primary goal of the festival organizers is to bring an outdoor festival feel to a single venue
while providing a platform for Western-Canadian marijuana activists.” – The Gauntlet

Poster artwork designed by Deano Robertson

Returning in a haze of smoke for the third year is Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival slated for the weekend of April 18-20, 2019. This three-day festival celebrates the 420 culture with a varied selection of stoner, sludge and psychedelic music, and the 2019 edition promises a solid lineup of local and international talent. The full festival pass is $60 CAD in advance, with single day tickets and other ticket packages available.

The New Level Brewing Co. brewery tour with a beer tasting, which includes a tasting of the official 420 Music & Arts Festival beer entitled “Sweet Leaf Blonde”. Entrance to the event is free and there will be some great draft beers that you won’t see at the festival on tap! Flights of beer will be only $5 and there were be specials on take-home beer for all festival attendees. Tours will run on Friday, April 19th in the afternoon at 1 pm, 1:30 pm and 2 pm. Must be 18+ to attend.

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Plus for pinball enthusiasts, 420 Music & Arts Festival will be hosting their first ever tournament at Pin-Bar (501 17th Ave SW) on April 20th. The is event is open to all; there will be prizes galore and $5 entry for 420 festival ticket & pass holders and $15 for general participation. The general public can watch the tournament for free. Practice session and registration begins at 11 am, the tournament starts at 12 pm and runs to 5:30 pm.

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The 420 Music & Arts Festival Expo will be a FREE event open to all festival attendees and the general public as well. There will be a variety of vendors including local artists, designers, craftspeople, unique local businesses and representatives from the Calgary Cannabis Community. The festival will also have some great Calgary food trucks by Capone’s Strada Cuchina, Seriously Cereal and Dogzilla in attendance.

The expo’s opening hours and days are as follows in the same building as the festival venue Town and Country Hotel (1825 50 St SE).

Friday, April 19: 4 pm to 10 pm

Saturday, April 20: 1 pm to 10 pm

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The main event will take place at the County Line Saloon (1825 50 St SE) April 18-20, 2019 and will include the musical stylings of Crobot, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter, Mark Deutrom‘s Bellringer, The Grudge, Great Electric Quest and more! Expanding the genre selection even more than past years, there is something for every rock and metal lover from groovy rock, to hard rock blues, to party metal and sludgy psychedelic rock.

Full Festival Schedule:

Thursday, April 18:
Doors at 6:30 pm – Show at 7 pm
Mammoth Grove
Bloated Pig
Denimachine
Rebuild/Repair
The Baseborn Band
Father Moon
Mandroid
Thursday Event: www.facebook.com/events/607107159736974/

Friday, April 19:
Doors at 4 pm – Show at 6 pm
Great Electric Quest
Woodhawk
Disenchanter
Buffalo Bud Buster
Black Hell Oil
Shadow Weaver
Brown Dwarf
TerraGanja
Friday Event: www.facebook.com/events/2298975243469273/

Saturday, April 20:
Doors at 4 pm – Show at 5:45 pm
Beard Contest sponsored by Mammoth Beard
Crobot
Valley of the Sun
La Chinga
Bellringer
HERON
The Grudge
BORT
Row of Giants
Saturday Event: www.facebook.com/events/2348457215165542/

Ticket Prices:

Thursday $15 Advance/ $20 Door

Friday $25 Advance/ $30 Door

Saturday $30 Advance/ $35 Door

Three day pass $60 Advance / $75 Door (unless sold out)

Other multi-day ticket packages are available on the website.

https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/

Physical Tickets at Sloth Records, New Level Brewing Co and Deadly Tattoos.

Event Links:

Main Event: www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/

Expo: www.facebook.com/events/1000439500145565/

New Level Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: www.facebook.com/events/1216767781781769/

Pinball Tournament: www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

About:

The 420 Music & Arts Festival is a Calgary-based Festival owned and organized locally. The Festival founders created the unique annual event as a medium to unite music, artists and both medical and recreational cannabis with a focus on changing common stereotypes.

Since their inaugural year in 2017, Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival is three days of rad music and fuzzy vibes. The festival showcases bands from across Canada, USA and overseas ranging from stoner rock, desert rock, doom & sludge metal and kick ass rock n roll along with multiple exhibitors and vendors related to 420 culture. Past headliners have been Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch, La Chinga, Wo Fat, Anciients and Black Mastiff.

For all news about 420 Music & Arts Festival events, please visit the following links:

Official Website: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/420FestivalYYC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/420musicandartsfestival
Travel Alberta: https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/events/420-music-and-arts-festival-6972/
Festival Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/
Pinball Tournament Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

Media Sponsors:

Absolute Underground Magazine
BeatRoute (AB)
Broken Neck Radio
Calgary Metal Scene Events
Cannabis Update
CJSW 90.9 FM
Exclaim!
The Highway
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
PureGrainAudio.com
SKUNK Magazine
Taylor Made Radio

Business Partners/Sponsors:
Asher Media Relations
Be Seen Street Team
The Celestial Agency
Clearview Accounting Services
County Line Saloon
Deadly Tattoos
Dynamite Studios
From the Floor Entertainment
International Avenue BRZ

KLM Backline

Long and McQuade
Loud As Hell Festival
Mammoth Beard Co.
METALHEADS UNITED
New Level Brewing Co.
Pin-Bar
Sloth Records
Titan Products Group

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0 The Western Star – Loud As Hell Fest – Metal madness to take over Drumheller again this summer

April 4, 2019
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival

https://www.thewesternstar.com/living/metal-madness-to-take-over-drumheller-again-this-summer-297509/

0 Edmonton! West of Hell is in your town April 5th! Details on Edmonton Journal 1 of 10 things to do this weekend! \m/\m/

April 4, 2019
by Asher
· West of Hell

https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/10-things-to-do-in-edmonton-this-week-coyote-comedy-martha-masters-and-the-orchid-fair

0 EPK – Thrash La Reine – La Foi, La Loi, La Croix (EP) (2019)

April 4, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Thrash La Reine

Thrash La Reine – La Foi, La Loi, La Croix (2019)

For fans of Thrash Metal, Power Metal, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Helloween

Release Date: May 31, 2019

Label: Self-Release

Distribution: CD Baby

Artist representation (PR) = Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

Social Media: ThrashLaReine.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify | CD Baby

Download Promotional Band Photo | Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics

Upcoming Show Dates:
April 14 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – info w/ West of Hell
May 12 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – info w/ Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden)

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Release Date: May 31, 2019
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Pourchasser Le Dragon (4:45)
2. Thrash La Reine (2:14)
3. Le Rédempteur (4:11)
4. La Peur du Lendemain (3:43)
5. Garde La Foi (4:46)
6. Du Sang Sur Les Plaines (8:43)
EP Length: 28:23

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Thrash La Reine
• All songs written by: Renaud Baril
• Produced by: Thrash La Reine
• Mixed by: Pierre Rémillard
• Mastered by: Jacob Hansen
• Album Artwork by: Chen-Jeh Chen
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content

Album and Live Band Line Up:
• Renaud Baril – Vocals and Guitar
• Anthony Domm-Bélisle – Bass
• Guillaume Leblanc – Drums

Discography:
2019 – La Foi, La Loi, La Croix – EP
2017 – Le Metal Est Notre Langue – EP

Shared Stage with:
Blaze Bayley, Judas Priestess, Tim Ripper Owens, Motorheadache, Potion 13, West of Hell, Glen & Shawn Drover

Photo Credit: Dani Rod Photography

L-R Anthony Domm-Bélisle – Bass, Center: Renaud Baril – Vocals and Guitar, Right: Guillaume Leblanc – Drums

SHORT BIO

Thrash La Reine is a Montreal-based French heavy metal trio founded in 2017. In their music, they comprise styles of their main influences of thrash and power metal as well as paying homage to their home city and the francophone punk bands that were notorious in the Montreal scene during their college years. In each song, they mix the epic themes of power metal with the social topics of punk and thrash metal to make a style that they dubbed ‘’Epic Thrash’’.

In 2017, in their home studio, they recorded a first EP called ‘’Le Metal Est Notre Langue’’. Since then, they have opened for artists such as Judas Priestess (US) and Tim Ripper Owen (US). In 2018, a second EP ‘’La Foi, La Loi, La Croix’’ was recorded. The recording and mixing were done at Studio Wild with Pierre Rémillard (Anonymus, Cryptopsy) and mastered in the summer by Jacob Hansen in Denmark. The EP is now ready to hit mosh pits around the world with a release date on May 31, 2019.

LONG BIO

Thrash La Reine is a Montreal-based French heavy metal trio founded in 2017. Meaning ‘Thrash The Queen’ in English, they choose that name for a variety of reason including questioning the foundation of power in Western culture as well as perhaps seeing a Queen being rocked in a mosh pit. This was also the title of the first song they wrote, comprising styles of their main influences of thrash and power metal.

Aside from inspiration from classic heavy metal bands they pay homage to their home city and the francophone punk bands that were notorious in the Montreal scene during their college years. In each song, they mix the epic themes of power metal with the social topics of punk and thrash metal to make a style that they dubbed ‘’Epic Thrash’’.

Claiming to not be inventing anything, the do offer something that sounds new and fresh, especially with their exclusively French lyrics that let them share Montreal’s culture while being accessible to everyone around the world. Each song tells a story, from French Canadian culture to video game addiction to classic thrash anthems.

FRENCH BIO:

Thrash La Reine est un trio heavy métal francophone montréalais fondé en 2017. Nous nous inspirons des classiques du heavy metal tout en apportant l’énergie des groupes francophones qui ont rendus mémorables nos années de CEGEP. Dans chaque chanson, nous mélangeons les thèmes épiques du power metal aux revendications sociales du Thrash métal pour en faire un « Thrash épique ».

En 2017, nous avons enregistré de manière DIY un premier EP intitulé Le métal est notre langue. Depuis, nous avons fait la première partie d’artistes tels Judas Priestess (É-U) et Tim Ripper Owen (É-U). En 2018, nous avons fait l’enregistrement d’un deuxième EP «La foi, la loi, la croix» . L’enregistrement et le mixage ont été fait au Studio Wild avec Pierre Rémillard (Anonymus, Cryptopsy) et le mastering a été fait par Jacob Hansen au Danemark. Le EP est maintenant prêt â être mis en marché !

0 Set a reminder on your calendar! May 3rd Gone Cosmic in #Victoria Details in Nexus Newspaper’s What’s Going On Section

April 4, 2019
by Asher
· Gone Cosmic

http://www.nexusnewspaper.com/2019/04/03/whats-going-on-april-3-to-may-14-2019/

0 Rockshots Records: DAMAGE S.F.P. Streaming “Ruthless Fate” Off Upcoming Self-Titled Album

April 4, 2019
by Asher
· Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 4, 2019

Rockshots Records: DAMAGE S.F.P. Streaming “Ruthless Fate” Off Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Debut Album Out June 14th

Finland’s DAMAGE S.F.P. have unleashed their single “Ruthless Fate” off their upcoming self-titled debut album due out on June 14th via Rockshots Records. The album is an amalgamation of 30 years of music created by the band after first forming in 1989 as three childhood friends.

“The album is like a time-leap straight to ’90s, since all of the tracks were composed between 1991-1994.” states the band.

During the band’s existence, they released three demos in the ’90s: 1992, 1993 and 1996 along with a promo tape in 1994 and continued performing until 1996 before disbanding. Moshing in 2018, DAMAGE S.F.P. was reformed by guitarist Nikkilä and drummer Lipsonen with bassist Remes hearing the call to arms to rejoin his schoolyard headbangers. Solidifying the original line-up, the trio returns 30 years after first picking up their instruments to destroy audiences and are now ready to unleash what has been a long time coming in their debut self-titled album, which features eleven of their best whip lashing tracks.

The band adds:

“This album is our debut, but at the same time collection of our best songs. It is diverse, bringing in influences from both thrash and death metal, but not forgetting the beautiful melodies of heavy metal. At the far end of the album you can find a short track called ‘Grain Brain’, which is almost grindcore, then on the other end is ‘In Termination’, an epic song with Amorphis and Iron Maiden vibes.”

The first single off the album “Ruthless State” can be heard at the following link: https://youtu.be/qzJZb1ui6Ck

Album pre-order available via Rockshots Records: http://bit.ly/DamageSFP_CD

Show Dates:
April 19 – Tampere, Finland – Yo-Talo
April 21 – Vantaa, Finland – Bar Rock Bear

Track Listing:
1. Ride
2. Death of Innocent
3. Ruthless Fate
4. Tyrants
5. Insomnium (inst.)
6. Ode to Sorrow
7. Tragedy
8. Grain Brain
9. Crying for Relief
10. In Termination
11. Burst of Rage

DAMAGE S.F.P. is:
Jarkko ”Jaake” Nikkilä – Vocals and Guitars
Antti Remes – Bass
Tero Lipsonen – Drums

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/damage.sfp
https://www.instagram.com/damage.sfp
www.rockshots.eu

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0 Portland Power Metal TANAGRA Unveil New Single “Sydria” via MetalInsider; New Album “Meridiem” Out April 26th

April 3, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Tanagra

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 3, 2019

For fans of Caladan Brood, Blind Guardian, I.Q., Iced Earth, Visigoth

Portland Power Metal TANAGRA Unveil New Single “Sydria” via MetalInsider

New Album “Meridiem” Out April 26th

L-R: Steven Soderberg: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Christopher Stewart: Drums and Percussion, Tom Socia: Lead and Backing Vocals,
Josh Kay: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Erich Ulmer: Bass Guitar

Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker Reavis

Hunkered down across four studios for close to three years, joined by guest musicians on piano, cello, and viola, Portland’s Tanagra has been refining and crafting the seven multi-layered compositions on their upcoming album “Meridiem” to perfection. The release, due out on April 26th, is power metal packed with depth, emotion, harmony, and complexity.

Previously sharing the album’s title track as their first single this past March, TANAGRA is unveiling to fans “Sydria”, the second release off the upcoming full-length. The track is a straight-forward banger with a full-on Hammond organ and some synthwave inspired shimmering. It’s a prog-apocalypse with most of the riffs being written in 5/4 timing to make an epic sing-along tune.

Teaming up with MetalInsider.net, “Sydria” can be heard at https://www.metalinsider.net/new-music/song-premiere-tanagra-sydria

The band comments:

“The second track off ‘Meridiem’, ‘Sydria’ is an energetic four-minute banger with great sing-along potential! If you’ve ever wondered what Euro power metal would sound like in 5/4 with baritone lead vocals, this must be it. Lyrically, this song ties into “The Undying Light” and “Tyranny of Time” from our first album, following our guitarist’s Steven’s story about a race of beings struggling to recall a lost homeworld to which they can never return. This song features both vocalist Tom and guitarist Steven on lead vocals throughout, with our bassist Erich joining in on the choruses! Some simple Hammond organ pads and sparkling synth arpeggios round out the arrangement, reinforcing the song’s energy.”

“Meridiem” will be available on April 26, 2019 through Spotify, CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon.

Album pre-order is available on the band’s Bandcamp.

Track Listing:
1. Meridiem (11:35)
2. Sydria (4:01)
3. Etheric Alchemy (8:49)
4. Silent Chamber (7:52)
5. Hidden Hand (10:14)
6. Across the Ancient Desert (7:39)
7. Witness (14:19)
Album Length: 1:04:31

For More Info:
https://facebook.com/tanagraband
https://instagram.com/tanagraband
https://twitter.com/tanagraband

BIO:

Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 with epic, symphonic, progressive power metal with lyrical content about original fantasy/sci-fi settings, Magic: The Gathering, historical tales, and other nerdy themes.

In 2015, they released their debut album; None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs which garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world.

In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal, and in writing new material found ways to combine the sounds of bands like IQ, Anekdoten, Caladan Brood, and Borknagar into their existing American power metal framework.

In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled Meridiem, slated for global release April 26, 2019.

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“The guitar work never lets up whether it’s the awesome riffs, the solos, or the harmonized leads, these guys are good… This band knows how to tell a story in a song.” – The Elitist Metalhead

“One of 2015’s big surprises in power metal and definitely one of the best independent releases of the year.” – The Metal Observer

“The album is chock full of catchy riffs, singalong choruses and awe-inspiring shredding… Riffs and vocal hooks flow seamlessly together.” – Metal Bandcamp

“Tanagra is definitely in the right path to become a respected act in the fantasy-themed Power Metal genre” – The Metal Crypt

“…confident vocals which soar like big fucking neon birds.” – Hollywood Metal

“Full of fun and driving riffs, rich melodies, and triumphant vocals…” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE Posts 2nd Live Session Video In Support of Canadian Tour April 2019 (ON/QC); “It’s All In The Reflexes” Live Session Premiere via Prog-Sphere

April 3, 2019
by Asher
· Atlas : Empire · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 3, 2019

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In

Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE Posts 2nd Live Session Video In Support of Canadian Tour April 2019 (ON/QC)

“It’s All In The Reflexes” Live Session Premiere via Prog-Sphere

New Album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” Out Now!

L-R – Robert Hasebe (Bassist), Jamie Sturt (Guitar and Vocals), Steven Gillies (Guitar and Vocals)

Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE is premiering their second live session video “It’s All In The Reflexes” via Prog-Sphere.com in support of their third Canadian tour this coming April (dates listed below). The track is off their debut album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” released this past December.

The video can be viewed at the following link: http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/atlas-empire-live-session-premiere/

Guitarist and vocalist Steven Gillies comments:

“This is the second song from our recent live session with Papercrane Recordings, who are based in Kent, England. We recorded the session on an off day between shows in December. It’s the first live recording we’ve done in a few years, it was a lot of fun, but also pretty challenging – specifically for Jamie & I as we didn’t have monitors or headphones! “It’s All In The Reflexes” was our last single from the album, the song is about never giving up on what’s important to you, always growing and evolving, despite the obstacles thrown in your way. It’s become a microcosm for Atlas : Empire in general.”

Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, the trio visits the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Crossing the Atlantic to North America, the proggers will be visiting Canada for their third time since their performances in Ontario in 2017, which included showcasing at Indie Week in Toronto.

Bassist Robert Hasebe adds:

“We are unbelievably excited to cross the Atlantic for our third tour of Canada. This is an important tour for us as we will be touring our brand new album ‘The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet’. We worked really hard on this record and are elated to share live versions of these songs with our Canadian fans. Touring here is by far one of the most enjoyable things about Atlas : Empire. The unique challenges and rewards of touring this part of the world are what makes Canadian artists and performers truly great. They are not only so wonderful to work with but also so friendly and exceptional at their craft. Canada produces so many good bands and such talented musicians that we are so fortunate and so grateful to be able to tour here regularly. Also, poutine…”

ATLAS : EMPIRE‘s latest album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is available for stream and download on Bandcamp, iTunes, and Spotify.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” as their 2018 debut full length.

Bassist Robert Hasebe adds:

“‘The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet’ is a concept album that explores what would happen to humanity if we became entirely reliant on technology/automation in every aspect of our lives – and more importantly, what happens when that system fails? Across its 10 tracks, we delve into different aspects of that very-possible future, with each song takes place before, during or after a mass technological collapse, from the perspective of a different ‘character’.”

Music Video – “It’s All In The Reflexes” – https://youtu.be/ueSp6DFIJ4Q
Music Video – “Gethsemane” – https://youtu.be/qQTZKa49OLo
Music Video – “Hostess” – https://youtu.be/SYkm0vN79eE

April 10 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub
April 11 – Waterloo, ON – Harmony
April 12 – Chatham, ON – The Elephant’s Nest
April 13 – Barrie, ON – The Foxx Lounge
April 14 – Guelph, ON – DSTRCT
April 17 – Windsor, ON – The Phog Lounge
April 18 – Toronto, ON – Bovine
April 19 – Montreal, QC – Brasserie Beaubien
April 20 – Ottawa, ON – Pressed

For more info:
https://atlasempire.co.uk
https://facebook.com/atlasempire
https://twitter.com/atlasempireUK
https://www.instagram.com/atlas_empire

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“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“fiery, soaring, and thought-provoking heavy prog-/post-rock” – Rebel Noise

“Atlas : Empire has produced an album that is glued with beautiful instrumental and chill vibes for a weekend unwind. Overall the album is definitely worth a listen if you are a fan of early Incubus, early Thrice, or Minus the Bear.” – Boston Rock Radio

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

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0 EPK – Fractures & Outlines – Defenseless (2019)

April 3, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Fractures & Outlines

Fractures & Outlines – Defenseless (2019)

For fans of Obey The Brave, Alexisonfire, Silverstein, A Day To Remember

Release Date: May 17, 2019

Label: Self-Release

Distribution: Distrokid

Artist representation (PR) = Jon Asher asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify

Download Promotional Band Photo | Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics

Upcoming Show Dates:
May 24 – Bar Sportif La Zone – Gatineau, QC – info
May 25 – Breakdown Fest 2019 – Le National – Montreal, QC – info
June 7 – Vankleek Hill FarmFest 2019 – Vankleek Hill, ON – info

“FRACTURES & OUTLINES are very talented band. Their music ability is put out as if it were a parade from album start to album finish.” – Metal Temple

“‘’End Of The World’’ throws me back into my emo-phase right away. I am LOVING it! The music is very dynamic, fast and diverse. I like the clean vocals and the growls together. ‘’Echoes’’ starts with high pitched screams, and that is when I was completely sold. The chorus has an original twist to it, there is somewhat of a breakdown in the drumline when you hear ‘’ECHOES’’” – Lyrical Spell Magazine

“Try and fight your way through this album without stopping; you’ll find yourself “Defenseless.”” – PureGrainAudio

“if you are into the post hardcore scene then this album is for you!… As amazing as the album is, I’d be willing to wager that the live experience would be even better. I hope they manage to make it out to SoCal one day or even Vegas I’d love to attend one of their concerts!” – The Music Below

“Overall, Fractures & Outlines debut album provides a more than enjoyable throwback to old-school metalcore and screamo but with their more varied and melodic sound and optimistic lyrics they do add an energetic breath of fresh air to both subgenres. ” – Belgian Metal Shredder

“ce groupe a le mérite d’avoir une excellente dynamique et d’être une équipe bien liée. Ils sont charismatiques et les gars ont du plaisir sur scène, ce qui pour moi est un incontournable pour offrir un excellent show! Leur album, Defenseless sorti en mai 2019, nous transporte dans divers thèmes tous reliés à nos luttes et nos démons intérieurs. Des thèmes lourds de sens, mais amenés musicalement avec brio.” – Ondes Chocs (Live Review – FarmFest 2019)

“An interesting choice to the lineup, as the other bands were of the deathcore / melodic metal genre. However, what they lacked in genre similarity they made up for in energy. This was highlighted by their cover of Alexisonfire “This Could Be Anywhere in the World“, which I and the crowd were taken aback by. Not only did they do the cover well, but they got the crowd engaged and were eager to mosh and singalong to it.” – Splice Media Group

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Album Title: Defenseless
Release Date: May 17, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. End of The World (3:03)
2. Echoes (2:39)
3. Defenseless (3:29)
4. Mirrors (3:32)
5. Ouragan (3:43)
6. Over My Head (3:21)
7. The Oppressor (4:47)
8. Spades (4:37)
9. Swallowing Teeth (4:13)
10. Defenseless (Acoustic version) (3:37)
Album Length: 37:05

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Fractures and outlines
• All songs written by: Fractures and outlines
• Produced by: Joe Lyko (Darkmoon Productions)
• Mixed by: Joe Lyko (Darkmoon Productions)
• Mastered by: Joe Lyko (Darkmoon Productions)
• Album Artwork by: Alexandre Goulet

Album and Live Band Line Up:
• Nicholas Boudreault
• Mathieu Frechette
• Eric Desormeaux
• Maxime Rondeau
• Maurice Emond JrDiscography:
2019 – Defenseless – LP
2017 – Checkmate – EP

Shared Stage with:
Mass Hysteria, War of Ages, Blind Witness, Obey The Brave, Affiance, Kamakazi, Rouge Pompier, Story Untold, Sworn Enemy, Cardinals Pride, BearingsTours and Festivals:
2018 – Hullfest – Gatineau, ON
2017 – Floodfest – Gatineau, ON

L-R – Maxime Rondeau (Lead Guitar) Mathieu Frechette (Drums / Vocals) Nicholas Boudreault (Main Vocals) Maurice Emond Jr. (Bass) Eric Desormeaux (Rhythm Guitar / Scream Vocals)

Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer of DwyerJ Photography

SHORT BIO

Ripping out of Gatineau, Canada, Fractures & Outlines are a post hardcore band with influences ranging from Silverstein, No Use For A Name and Killswitch Engage.

The band came together in 2014 and work tirelessly planting their feet in the local underground music scene. Intrepidly, they created their first EP ‘Checkmate’ in 2017, which was met with solid acclaim from various publications.

As a team, the band work on each song together crafting heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns with lyrical themes about internal struggle and having to fight your own demons. Working to further develop a sound that is their own, they hit the studio in 2018 to start work on their 10 track full length ‘Defenseless’, which will be revealed on May 17, 2019.

LONG BIO

Ripping out of Gatineau, Canada, Fractures & Outlines are a post hardcore band with influences ranging from Silverstein, No Use For A Name and Killswitch Engage.

The band came together in 2014 and work tirelessly planting their feet in the local underground music scene. Today the lineup consists of Nicholas Boudreault (vocals), Mathieu Frechette (drums/vocals), Eric Desormeaux (guitar/vocals), Maxime Rondeau (guitar), and Maurice Emond Jr. (bass). Intrepidly, they created their first EP ‘Checkmate’ in 2017, which was met with solid acclaim from various publications.

Since first taking the stage in 2014, Fractures & Outlines have played a whirlwind of local shows and festival including Rock Revolt 2017, Floodfest 2017, and Hullfest 2018. They have shared the stage with bands such as Sworn Enemy, Obey The Brave and Mass Hysteria.

As a team, the band works on each song together crafting heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns with lyrical themes about internal struggle and having to fight your own demons. Each member brings a different set of musical influences to the table, making Fractures & Outlines stand out in the genre.

Working to further develop a sound that is their own, they hit the studio in 2018 to start work on their 10 track full length ‘Defenseless’, which will be revealed on May 17, 2019.