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0 EPK – Vodnik – Our Dread, Our Joy (single) (2018)

Vodnik – Our Dread, Our Joy (single) (2018)

For fans of Volumes, After the Burial, Meshuggah, Pantera

Release Date: TBA
Label: Self-Release

Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Vodnik.bandcamp.com | Facebook | YouTube

Track Listing:
Our Dread, Our Joy (Single) (4:52)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Vodnik
• All songs written by: Jeremy Jackson (lyrics by: Reinier Vandenbosch)
• Produced by: Vodnik
• Mixed by: Luc Chiasson
• Mastered by: Troy Glessner of Spectre Mastering
• Artwork by: Jordan Anthony Scott – http://www.clockworkvisuals.com/
• Photo by: Sascha Duentsch – Instagram: @naturadude
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album / Live Band Line Up:
Jeremy Jackson (Guitars, Programming)
Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals)
Brandon Lucking (Bass)
Vince Anastasi (Drums)

L-R: Vodnik Current Line Up | Vince Anastasi (Drums) | Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals) | Jeremy Jackson (Guitar) | Brandon Lucking (Bass)

Photo Credit: Alex McFarland of The Trenches Media

SHORT BIO

Vodnik is a four-piece groove metal band from Toronto, Ontario. The band approaches the genre with a blend of heavier and lighter styles, which range from technical metal riffs, to spooky mellow passages, to hardcore breakdowns. Balancing between progressive grooves and dark atmospheres, the band desires to establish a sound that is both bizarre and ominous yet catchy and memorable. With this formula, Vodnik aspires to grab the attention of a wider audience.

The band’s first single “Our Dread, Our Joy” is off their their upcoming debut EP slated for later release in 2019 and will be available for stream plus download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

LONG BIO

The band draws its name and lyrical themes from the mythological Czech creature which guitarist Jeremy Jackson explains further: “In Czech, Vodnik roughly translates to ‘of water’. I adopted the name for us because it is a widely celebrated mythological creature from my Czech heritage. Vodnik is gruesome, perfect for metal and what we want to do with it.” Vocalist Reinier Vandenbosch adds: “Lakes and rivers are its territory where it awaits to trap the souls of drowning victims. He is similar to the boogieman of the English-speaking world that also scares children. I try to write the lyrics largely from the perspective of the Vodnik creature.”

Along with embracing themes centered around the creature, Vodnik is also inspired by science fiction and horror, social and political commentary, dark philosophical ideas, and other mythological stories. Citing a wide variety of musical influences, Vodnik is a legit, no nonsense, heavy band that brings a ferocious energy to the stage.

0 Canadian Beats – Review- BornBroken – “I can tell you right from the start, these guys are heavy as hell. Big guitar riffs, heavy drums, chugging bass lines, and those deep, guttural screams of the lead singer show this band know exactly what they want and how they will take it. The title track features some excellent guitar work along with the quick metal riffs. It gives you a feel for the band and what to expect for the rest of the album.”

I can tell you right from the start, these guys are heavy as hell. Big guitar riffs, heavy drums, chugging bass lines, and those deep, guttural screams of the lead singer show this band know exactly what they want and how they will take it. The title track features some excellent guitar work along with the quick metal riffs. It gives you a feel for the band and what to expect for the rest of the album.

http://canadianbeats.ca/2018/05/20/review-bornbroken/

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I guess it’s needless to say that the bombast and energy blasts from the speakers and that the whole thing is a mesmerizing whirlpool of extreme metal galore. If you like your metal bombasic as fuck, you need this..

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0 Breathing The Core – Track By Tracks: Xael – The Last Arbiter (2018)

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0 Reminder – Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2018 Submissions Deadline May 31st!

May 18, 2018
by Asher
· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 18, 2018

Reminder – Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2018 Submissions Deadline May 31st!

YYCMusicAwards.com

The deadline for submissions for this year’s 2018 YYC MUSIC AWARDS is getting near with applications being taken until May 31st. This year’s 2018 awards will honour members of the Calgary music community in 19 categories (listed below). Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on artists from one of Canada’s most vibrant and eclectic scenes. The 3rd annual YYCMA gala will be hosted on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW).

Apply for the 2018 YYC Music Awards at the following link:
https://yycmusicawards.com/apply/online-submission-form/

Please note submission requirements:

Recording Submission:
The album or single must have been commercially released between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018 to be eligible. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and the YYCMA will not accept submissions for materials released outside this time frame. Singles may not be part of a collection previously nominated.

Who can apply?
Artists from the Calgary area, including Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore and areas up to a maximum 125 km radius of the City of Calgary.

Deadline:
To be considered for a 2018 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight Mountain Time on May 31, 2018. No extensions will be granted.

Category Description & Eligibility:
Full Details can be read here.

2018 YYC Music Awards Categories:

Recording Awards:
Artists may only submit to one of the following categories:

– Alternative Recording of the Year
– Blues/Jazz Recording of the Year
– Classical Recording of the Year
– Country Recording of the Year
– Folk Recording of the Year
– Metal Recording of the Year
– Pop Recording of the Year
– Rock Recording of the Year
– Urban/EDM Recording of the Year
– World Music Recording of the Year

Artistic/Industry Awards:
Artists may submit to more than one of these categories:

– Female Artist of the Year
– Group of the Year
– Industry Person of the Year
– Male Artist of the Year
– Music Video of the Year
– People’s Choice Award
– Single of the Year
– Songwriter of the Year
– Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award

2017 YYCMA Winners – https://yycmusicawards.com/categories/2017-winners/

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.

For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/YYC_MusicAwards

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards

Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship

About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

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0 The Rock Metal Podcast – E142: Interview w/ The Slyde

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