Posts By Asher
0 MELTDOWN Monday June 4th, 2018 with Markus & Dimitris Nathan De Silva from Toronto Prog Metallers The Slyde. www.theslyde.ca for more info about the band
0 EPK – Dizzy Mystics – Wanderlost (2019)
Dizzy Mystics – Wanderlost (2019)
For fans of Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Yes, Torche, Pink Floyd
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: May 3, 2019
DizzyMystics.com | Join Mailing List | Facebook | Soundcloud | Youtube | Instagram
Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby
“It is clear that Dizzy Mystics may be among the most unique of the vibrant Canadian rock scene to be delivering tracks that will leave fans of classic, progressive, and 90’s alternative rock excited for what is to come.” – Canadian Beats
“Mysticism aside, this band certainly got the “dizzy” part right! The Winnipeg rock quartet Dizzy Mystics offer up a staggering musical concoction that, considering its progressive and experimental flair, is surprisingly radio-ready. Think Rush and Primus drinking wine with Tool before dropping acid with Frank Zappa and checking out a jazz club with Steely Dan. Dizzying, right? Jokes aside, frontman Kyle Halldorson, guitarist Alexandre Joyal, drummer Jeffrey Laird and bassist Aaron Bacon have some serious chops and, with the right amount of work, gigging and outside help, this Canadian act has the potential to not only see the end of the tarmac, but to also take off!” – PureGrainAudio
“Diamond Duller moves and grooves, in interesting rhythms, changing from one beat to another, shifting and clanging with energy. The vocals bring about high energy and ensure the listener is hooked from the get go.” – The Median Man
“The quartet has crafted a psychedelic and progressive sound upon many others including melodic hard rock and funk. The band takes you through a heavy and psychedelic trip on their latest single.” – Technical Music Review
“If you are a fan of adventurous, very rhythmic prog rock then you’ve come to the right place at Dizzy Mystics. I have a candidate for my year list.” – Rockportaal.nl
“This (Wanderlost) is a fantastic release. A contender for my end of year lists.” – Uber-rock.co.uk
“By the time they reached the end of their set, they were in a full assault of all our senses, and you didn’t know whether to jump or ride it out. I say let go to Hell and back!” – Blast Toronto
L-R – Robert Schau (drums), Kyle Halldorson (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Alexandre Joyal (guitar, vox), Aaron Bacon (bass, vox). Photography – Jess Mann Photography
Dizzy Mystic Soup for the Rocker’s Soul;
2 cups Psychedelic
2 cups Progressive
1 cup Hearty 70’s Metal
3 tbsp. Jazz
3 tbsp. Funk
2 tbsp. Folk
Soul to taste
A pinch of Celtic Pepper is optional
(Measurements of each ingredient are subject to change for each batch made)
Dizzy Mystics are a band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
As the recipe implies, rock music is the spoon that stirs the soup, and no genre (or spice) is out of the question.
Filling out the sonic experience is Kyle Halldorson (Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin), Alexandre Joyal (Guitar, Backing Vox), and Aaron Bacon (Bass, Backing Vox), and Robert Schau (Drums).
Awarded as 2020’s “Metal / Hard Music Artist of the year” through the Western Canadian Music Awards, the journey is just beginning for Dizzy Mystics. They are currently at work on the follow-up album to 2019’s “Wanderlost”, which saw them garner acclaim through publications and reviews around the world. Aside from gathering a buzz in the Winnipeg music scene, that buzz has carried them through multiple Canadian tours, including 3 showcase slots at 2019’s Canadian Music Week in Toronto.
Expect a dynamically diverse, tastefully complex, and energetic dose of adventurous hard rock with feet moving rhythmic swagger, and stargazing melodies.
Album Title: Wanderlost
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: May 3, 2019
Track Listing:
1. Letter (4:42)
2. Shindigjig (4:43)
3. Fallasophy (5:02)
4. The Frequent See, Consistent Seas (2:50)
5. The Anti-Dream (5:09)
6. The Scythe Pendulum Swing (7:33)
7. Diamond Duller (4:56)
8. Jaunter (5:26)
9. Rester (Analog Chameleon) (5:01)
10. Wanderlost (11:09)
Album Length: 56:36
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Dizzy Mystics
• All songs written by: Kyle Halldorson
• Produced by: Kyle Halldorson
• Mixed by: John Paul Peters (Private Ear Recording (Winnipeg))
• Mastered by: Ed Brooks (Resonant Mastering (Seattle))
• Album Artwork by: Ben Duncan https://benduncanmadeit.com
• Members of SOCAN and ASCAP
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Recording Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (all vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, assorted percussion, lyrics, music, songwriter)
Aaron Edgar (all drums)
Gerrit Delaquis, Kelsey Halldorson, Paula DaCosta (guest vocals on track 07-Diamond Duller)
Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (lead vocal, guitars, mandolin)
Alexandre Joyal (guitar, backup vocal)
Aaron Bacon (bass, backup vocal)
Robert Schau (drums, backup vocal)
Shared stage with: Dreadnaut, Chernobyl Wolves, Whiskey Talks, Attilan, Dome, Quoth the Sun, Kindred Crows, The 1221, Taylor Janzen, Giant Skellies, Two Crows for Comfort, Colour by Numbers, Ponemah, Island in the Sky, Nuclear Oath, Marwood Way, My Tin Hat, Sweet Grass, Conniferius, Lutra Lutra, Sweet Talker, Bullrider, Those Liabilities, Take It or Leave It, The Love Tongues, Nugget, 18 Rabbit, Bad House Highway, June Killing Stones, Gerrit Delaquis, King Buffalo, Bodhi Jar, Jupiter Hollow, One in the Chamber, Paper Parachutes, Amadians, Deep Dark Cave, Odder than the Otters, Forest Pilots, L.A. Witch, Rusty, Madchild, King Bull
Tour and Festivals:
2018 – Dizzy Mystics “Enter Ontario Tour”
2017 – “The ‘Berta Firta Alberta Tour” (AB)
0 REMINDER – Toronto – June 9 – Wacken Metal Battle Canada – National Final w/ Hammerdrone vs. Centuries of Decay June 9th – Toronto @ Opera House One Independent Canadian Band To Play At Wacken Open Air (Germany) World’s Largest Metal Festival
This Saturday, June 9th in Toronto @ The Opera House
ONE BAND TO RULE THEM ALL! \m/\m/
Who will be crowned the 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champion?
Calgary’s Best of The West Hammerdrone
vs.
Toronto’s Beast of The East Centuries of Decay
during Boonsdale Records‘ Boonsdale Fest w/Borealis, Operus, Mokomokai and Pressive (just added)
Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1635420189827650/
From 2013 to 2016, Wacken Metal Battle Canada has crowned previous winners Hamilton’s Profaner (2016), Oshawa’s Vesperia (2015), Montreal’s Mutank (2014) and Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013) to play Wacken Open Air.
Full List of 2018 battles and participating bands in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City can be found here.
About:
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where over a hundred band’s from across the country battle each other for one to be selected and join over 20 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 28 years.
Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
– 30 –
Sunrise Records – http://www.sunriserecords.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Pure Rock Radio – http://www.purerockradio.net
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Zombitrol – http://zombitrol.com
0 The Rock Metal Podcast – Interview w/ 2 Shadows
0 Bravewords – The Slyde – Awakening
Vigorous and passionate, these players shine brightly, each contributing dynamic passages as witnessed in “Walk With Me”, “Fading”, and “Divide”.
0 The Dedicated Rocker Society Music Magazine – CD REVIEW: THE AWAKENING by The Slyde
0 Expose – Sleep in Heads — On the Air
0 Disagreement – THE SLYDE – Awakening
http://www.disagreement.net/reviews2015/slyde_awakening.html
Awakening is a thoroughly entertaining affair, especially for fans of Rush and early Dream Theater.
