http://aeafanzine.blogspot.ca/2017/07/ep-review-mutank-whatsthat.html
Listen to this EP. Buy it. Make love to it. Pass it down to your children. For fans of thrash and underground metal, this release is sure to pacify any feelings of rage that might be nestled deep within your cranium. Enjoy it (I did).
The album’s sound is evocative of an older era, but the lyrics bring to mind topics that seem timeless: passion, death, violence, revenge, and when coupled with the rock sound, offers a dark and intriguing view on life.
Chair Warriors – Dawn of Edo (2017)
For fans of Muse, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Coheed and Cambria
Release Date: September 22, 2017
ChairWarriorsBand.com | Facebook | Twitter @ChairWarriors | Instagram @ChairWarriors | Soundcloud | Youtube | Bandcamp
“Though the band only consists of three members, they gave off enough power to please an entire stadium of people, and their stage presence was worthy of a large festival show.”- Bucketlist Music Reviews
“I admit that I had not heard of the band beforehand, thus leaving me unsure of what to expect. Now I know I will remember their name whenever it will be brought up, and all of this with good reasons.” – IX Daily
“Chair Warriors music is influenced by everything from classical to 90s grunge, all rolled into one tight, melodic package.” Roth n Roll
Track Listing:
1. Firethin (4:35)
2. Shogun (5:13)
3. So Alive (3:14)
4. Epitaph (4:06)
5. Chaser (4:45)
6. Lights Out (4:13)
7. Primal (Bonus Track) (4:09)
EP Length: 30:20
Album Credits:
– All songs performed by: Chair Warriors
– All songs written by: Chair Warriors
– Produced by: Kevin Jardine & Chair Warriors
– Mixed by: Kevin Jardine except “Primal” by Andreas Koliakoudakis
– Mastered by: Kevin Jardine
– Member of SOCAN
– Canadian Content (MAPL) (CanCon)
Discography:
With clear influences from Muse and Thirty Seconds to Mars, the melodic rock/indie pop sound that Montreal, QC’s CHAIR WARRIORS bring to the table is both appetizing and alternative. Set to release their upcoming EP “Dawn of Edo” on September 22nd to follow their 2012 debut “A Thousand Words”, CHAIR WARRIORS bring forth a sonic experience on six songs produced with Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope) plus a bonus track produced with Andreas Koliakoudakis (Kingsway Studios). Touching on various lyrical topics, the EP is mainly inspired by vocalist Brandon Mignacca’s fascination with Japanese History, specifically the Edo period and its significant importance to their cultural, political, and military evolution. Some music listeners may also be familiar with Mignacca as he has competed in season 5 of Quebec’s version of The Voice entitled “La Voix” where he successfully made it to the quarter-finals and was called back to perform for both the LIVE semi-final and final episodes, which aired on TVA across the province. Watch audition video here and more clips here.
Chair Warriors have an unconventional approach to their sound as the band does not use a bassist instead has Brandon on keyboards, holding the melody with his right hand and bass with his left. Robert Flis draws musical influences from the progressive rock side listening to bands like Porcupine Tree and Tool. Gopal on the drums draws inspiration from classic rock from the 60’s including Led Zeppelin and Prog rock like Genesis and Rush.
“You probably won’t hear another 3 piece band that fills as much sonic space as we do.” says vocalist Brandon Mignacca.
Music is always created first with Chair Warriors, with the structure of the song being established prior to vocal melodies and lyrics being written. Mignacca talks about building the foundation of a song as he mentions “there is usually a theme at play prior to the composition of the song but when that is not the case the tension and emotion of the music strongly influence the choice emotion of the lyrics.”
“Dawn of Edo” will be released on September 22, 2017.
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 17, 2017
For fans of Morbid Angel, Gojira, Converge, Strapping Young Lad, Sepultura, Deftones, Neurosis
Prairie Brutality PLANET EATER Returns With New Single “The Boats”
+ New Album “Blackness From The Stars” Out Aug 4th
L-R = Troy Bleich – Bass/Backing Vocals, Luc Hart – Guitar, Donovon Turner – Lead Vocals, Devin Ubell – Guitar, Nick Eichhorst – Drums
Photo Credit: Cierra Ubell
Regina, SK titans of brutality PLANET EATER return from the flat lands of Western Canada’s prairies to offer their latest assault to the masses with their first full length “Blackness From The Stars” to follow their 2015 self-titled debut EP and its massively loved track “Burn It To The Ground”.
Blending thrash and death metal with crushing grooves and devastating vocals, PLANET EATER demonstrate hints of Morbid Angel, Converge and Bolt Thrower with elements of Sepultura, Strapping Young Lad and Gojira embedded at the core of their sound.
The band’s first single “The Boats” off “Blackness From The Stars” due out August 4th is now streaming at the following link:
The band comments:
“This track tells a tale of the brutal Persian torture tactic known as The Boats. The Boats exemplifies the evolution of the Planet Eater sound and gives the listener a taste of what’s to come in our first full length release, Blackness From The Stars.”
Album pre-order available here.
PLANET EATER‘s intense and heavy live set can be seen this summer as the quintet will be bludgeoning for the third consecutive year Loud As Hell Fest in Drumheller, AB on August 5th with Battlecross, Aggression, Black Wizard, Eye of Horus and more plus a hometown CD release show on July 28th at The Exchange.
Show Dates:
July 28 – The Exchange – Regina, SK – info
Aug 5 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – info
For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/planeteatersk
http://instagram.com/planeteater
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-app
About:
PLANET EATER takes their name from the original nemesis of humanity Galactus, the destroyer of worlds. PLANET EATER has risen from the barren prairies, spreading their influence into Western Canada as well as gaining recognition in parts of the US, UK and Russia.
Hailing from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, PLANET EATER is compromised of Luc Hart, (guitar), Donovon Turner, (vocals), Troy Bleich (bass /vocals) Devin Ubell (guitar) and Nick Eichhorst (drums).
In Jan of 2015 Luc Hart recorded and PLANET EATER released their first self titled EP. This album made significant waves with its unpredictable blend of death, thrash, groove, progressive riffing. Using the album as a tool, PLANET EATERearned slots on numerous festivals across western Canada in 2015-16. These festivals included Loud as Hell, Armstrong Metal Fest, Calgary Metal Fest, ShrEdmonton Metal Fest, Manitoba Metal Fest and Metal Wizard Fest with many shows in between.
Using an aggressive and unique approach to merchandising and marketing PLANET EATER continues to leave its mark wherever it travels. These merchandise sales help finance the many tours across Canada, including their first music video, Burn It to The Ground off their self titled 2015 release. Garnering thousands of views, Burn It To The Ground continues to spread the word of the PLANET EATER.
PLANET EATER used these festivals and numerous shows to gradually hone their sound and define their identity as the band they are today. In winter of 2016 PLANET EATER returned to the studio to begin recording the follow up full length release, Blackness From The Stars. Blackness From the Stars delves deeper into the initial styles of the band, incorporating a percussive and primal natures while creating dark, layered, and atmospheric grooves.
With a new album in tow for release on August 4th, 2017, PLANET EATERdescends yet again into the heart of Western Canada to wreak havoc and debauchery. Slated to play numerous dates including Armstrong Metal Festival and Load as Hell for the third consecutive year, PLANET EATER is poised to make waves in 2017 and beyond.
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 17, 2017
DAYS OF THE DEAD FEST Announce 2017 Line Up
w/ Anciients, Ninjaspy, Dusty Tucker, Without Mercy, West of Hell and more!
(Red Deer, AB) – October 27-29
Halloween may be about putting on a costume and trick or treating around your city block, but in Red Deer, AB it’s about so much more. The rumours in the area describe a mass pilgrimage, a collective gathering from across Alberta and beyond, a zombie mosh pit coming alive. Are the rumours true…? Well during the Days of the Dead Festival, a Heavy Metal Music Festival Costume Party Extravaganza takes over!
DAYS OF THE DEAD Fest celebrates the heavy sounds of metal, punk and hardcore along with the ritual of transforming yourself in to another character during the Halloween weekend in October.
Now in its 4th year, Days of The Dead has grown to a three day event hosting over 30 bands from across Canada for both all ages and 18+ shows for a reunion of friends, music fans and a Halloween aficionados.
COSTUME CONTESTS!!!
FREAK SHOWS!!!
Taylor McNallie is our host!!!
The full line up for DOTD 2017 is now ready and fully unleashed with headliners Anciients, Ninjaspy, Dusty Tucker, Without Mercy, West of Hell and more.
***KICKOFF PARTY*** Thursday, October 26th at THE VAT PUB
Hunted By Ravens
Transitions
Liandra
Decrepitation
TerraGanja
Silverthorn
Friday, October 27th at THE VAT PUB:
West of Hell (Vancouver, BC)
Anchoress (Vancouver, BC)
Pridelands (Red Deer, AB)
KYOKTYS (Calgary, AB)
VOTOV (Winnipeg, MB)
Earth’s Ashes (Red Deer, AB)
GrizzlyHawk (Humboldt, SK)
Follow The Sorrow (Red Deer, AB)
Spurn (Calgary, AB)
Killed By The Nine (Red Deer, AB)
Saturday October 28th at THE VAT PUB:
ANCIIENTS (Vancouver, BC)
Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC)
Without Mercy (Vancouver, BC)
TDT – Tyler Dory Trio (Edmonton, AB)
Leave the Living (Red Deer, AB)
Dead 3 Days (Oshawa, ON)
Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy (Oshawa, ON)
The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB)
Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB)
Wives Tail (Red Deer, AB)
Sunday, October 29th at The INTERNATIONAL BEER HAUS ***ALL AGES***:
DUSTY TUCKER (Red Deer, AB)
Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC)
Shotgunner (Edmonton, AB)
Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
Exit Strategy (Calgary, AB)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
DropDeadFred (Kelowna, BC)
Fück Nazi (Red Deer, AB)
In Ruin (Saskatoon, SK)
Skeptal (Red Deer, AB)
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD/
Partners:
SHADOWS PRODUCTIONS – http://www.facebook.com/shadowsproductionsRD
Gigfly Inc. – http://www.gigfly.ca/
The Soundhouse – http://www.thesoundhouseonline.com/
Dark Day Studios Red Deer – http://www.darkdayrd.com/
Temple Entertainment – http://www.templeentertainment.ca/
Copies Now – http://www.CopiesNow.ca/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
PureGrainAudio.com – htp://www.puregrainaudio.com
Pure Rock Radio – http://www.purerockradio.net/
Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance – http://www.facebook.com/Western-Canadian-Metal-Festival-Al…/
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Absolute Underground TV – http://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com/
Kats Metal Litter Box – http://katsmetallitterbox.com/
Crown of Viserys – http://www.crownofviserys.wordpress.com/
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – CEMR – CEMR – http://www.cemr.ca/
TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 1st from local bands, the Soundhouse, The Vat, International Beer Haus, or online at myshowpass.com.
$80.00 GETS YOU INTO ALL 4 DAYS!!!
$30 Individual day passes now available!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 17, 2017
LoudAsHell.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Tickets
Loud As Hell Announce Line Up Changes For Aug 4-6 In Drumheller, AB
w/ Battlecross, Aggression, Eye of Horus, Black Wizard and more!
Aug 4-6 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Tag #LAH666 On Your Social Media
Western Canada’s decibel breaking heavy metal festival Loud As Hell has issued an update for this year’s line up due to previously announced bands unable to attend. Bands listed with * are new additions.
Loud As Hell – 2017 Line Up & Set Times
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/572801856244503/
Friday, August 4
Cocaine Moustache (Vancouver, BC) – 12:45am
*Eye Of Horus (Edmonton, AB) – 11:15pm
Exit Strategy (Calgary, AB) – 10pm
Mortillery (Edmonton, AB) – 9pm
*World War Waiting (Calgary, AB) – 8pm
W.M.D. (Calgary, AB) – 7pm
Leave The Living (Red Deer, AB) – 6pm
Saturday, August 5
Shocker (Edmonton, AB) – 12:45am
Aggression (Vancouver, AB) – 11:15pm
Planet Eater (Regina, SK) – 10pm
*The Order of Chaos (Edmonton, AB) – 9pm
Tyrants Demise (Winnipeg, MB) – 8pm
Expain (Vancouver, BC) – 7pm
Neck of The Woods (Vancouver, BC) – 6pm
*The Lucifer Project (Edmonton, AB) – 5:15pm
God Said Kill (Port Coquitlam, BC) – 4:30pm
Burning Effigy (Calgary, AB) – 3:45pm
Social Arsonist (Chile/Vancouver, BC) – 3pm
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB) – 2:15pm
Cell (Winipeg, MB) – 1:30pm
Tides of Kharon (Edmonton, AB) – 12:45pm
*Hazzerd (Calgary, AB) – 12pm
Concrete Funeral (Calgary, AB) – 11:15am
Nuclear Oath (Medicine Hat, AB) – 10:30am
Sunday, Aug 6
Battlecross (Detroit, MI) – 11:15pm
Black Wizard (Vancouver, BC) – 10pm
Galactic Pegasus (Vancouver, BC) – 9pm
Scythia (Calgary, AB) – 8pm
Nylithia (Vancouver, BC) – 7pm
Dead Asylum (Vancouver, BC) – 6pm
Skepsis (Edmonton, AB) – 5:15pm
Tales of The Tomb (Edmonton, AB) – 4:30pm
*Unbeheld (Maple Ridge, BC) – 3:45pm
Tyrants of Chaos (Lethbridge, AB) – 3pm
Slaughterhauser (Mission City, BC) – 2:15pm
Sovereign Enemy (Winnipeg, MB) – 1:30pm
Statue of Demur (Calgary, AB) – 12:45pm
Gales of Avalon (Calgary, AB) – 12pm
Immunize (Edmonton, AB) – 11:15am
Caste of Shadows (Lethbridge, AB) – 10:30am
About:
LOUD AS HELL returns for its sixth consecutive year presented by Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. Hosted in the Alberta badlands in Drumheller, this year’s three-day festival from August 4th – 6th features 40 bands from across Western Canada and beyond. Ready to resurrect the roaring echoes of the dinosaurs that once ruled the area millions of years ago, the 2017 headliners Detroit tyrants BATTLECROSS will be melting the faces off headbangers and sure to stir a massive pit along with stoner rockers Vancouver’s BLACK WIZARD and Canadian 80’s thrash legends AGGRESSION. The festival also includes various vendors, tattoo artists, suspension demos, guitar and drum clinics. Full line-up and set times listed below.
Weekend passes are now available at regular price of $99 CAD. Weekend passes include tent camping (additional on site charges for RV’s, trailers, & motorhomes).
Tickets available at http://www.loudashell.com/tickets.
Loud As Hell 2017 social media hashtag is #LAH666.
Also check out Metal-Rules.com’s live review of LAH 2016 here.
For more info, please visit these links:
https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
http://www.loudashell.com
@Loudashellfest #LAH666
Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/SlimBzTV
Festival Bio:
Loud As Hell Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada will be celebrating year 6 in 2017. As always the festival takes place over August long weekend from August 4th – 6th. They always work their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring over 30 of the top Canadian metal bands you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!
WCMFA:
Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival
Sponsors / Partners:
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Jurassic Ink – https://www.facebook.com/Jurassic-Ink-Custom-Tattoo-Studio-337036566310964/
Metal Heads United – https://www.facebook.com/MHUnited/
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Prairie Fire Events – https://www.facebook.com/prairiefireevents/
SANE Clothing – http://www.saneclosthing.com
Voxx Promos – http://voxxpromotions.wixsite.com/voxxpromotions
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