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0 NEWS: Violin Meets Instrumental Prog Montreal’s CYDEMIND Announce New Album ‘Erosion’; Streaming New Track ‘What Remains’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017
For Fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Ayreon, Neal Morse Band, Genesis, Rush
Violin Meets Instrumental Prog Montreal’s CYDEMIND Announce New Album ‘Erosion’
Streaming New Track ‘What Remains’
L-R: Camille Delage (Keys), Nico Damoulianos (Bass), Olivier Allard (Violin), Alexandre Dagenais (Drums), Kevin Paquet (Guitars)
When instrumental prog metal meets violin, the outcome is truly a unique sound that sets a band apart from all others in their respective genre of music. Introducing Montreal’s CYDEMIND, their instrumental prog technique blended with violin as their vocal piece makes for an auditory experience like no other.
“I grew up listening to metal while playing classical music. I’ve always dreamed of merging these two musical environments that many would find conflicting. CYDEMIND is living proof they can actually be complimented perfectly together.” says violinist Olivier Allard.
Influenced by bands such as Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Rush along with classical, jazz and progressive rock, CYDEMIND are ready to present their first full length album ‘Erosion’ on May 26th, 2017 to follow their 2014 debut EP ‘Through Mist and Ages’. The album was recorded in Montreal at The Grid with producer Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) along with additional recording of grand piano done at Studio 270.
“Even if we are a metal band, classical music is part of our identity and it was clear starting the project that we wanted to record with the most acoustic instruments possible.” explains Camille Delage, a graduate of classical piano from CEGEP St-Laurent in Montreal.
‘Erosion’ consists of six compositions including a 27 minute masterpiece of the album’s title track, making the release CYDEMIND‘s most ambitious project to date. The album artwork was done by drummer and band co-founder Alexandre Dagenais along with lyrical poems included with the release written by pianist Camille Delage. The poems describe each composition as the album gravitates around the theme of nature and its persistence through time.
CYDEMIND‘s first single ‘What Remains’ is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUAl4FaXaf0
‘Erosion’ will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify and all other major online retailers as of May 26, 2017.
Track listing :
1. What Remains (4:58)
2. Tree of Tales (6:41)
3. Derecho (13:36)
4. Red Tides (5:25)
5. Stream Capture (6:29)
6. Erosion (27:19)
Album Length: 1:04:30
Cydemind is:
Olivier Allard (Violins)
Alexandre Dagenais (Drums)
Camille Delage (Keyboards/Piano)
Nico Damoulianos (Bass)
Kevin Paquet (Guitars)
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0 REMINDER – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival + Expo w/ Wo Fat, Anciients, Black Mastiff and more! April 20, 21, 22 @ Distortion
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017
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Reminder – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival + Expo w/ Wo Fat, Anciients, Black Mastiff and more!
April 20, 21, 22 @ Distortion
Main FB Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/226953177757584
Big Rock Brewery & METALHEADS UNITED Presents the 420 Music & Arts Festival at Distortion – Live Music Venue in Calgary, AB, Canada, April 20, 21 and 22, 2017.
The 420 Music & Arts Festival is a three day celebration featuring 22 Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Doom & Sludge Metal and Fuzzy, Kick Ass Rock n Roll bands surrounding the culture that is 420. Headlining this inaugural year all the way from Dallas, TX for their first Canadian performance, stoner legends WO FAT, Vancouver’s ANCIIENTS and Edmonton/ Vancouver based BLACK MASTIFF. The official MC for the event will be Xam Eitsirhc (“The Snake Oil Poet”) who will keep fans entertained and amused between band performances as he pontificates with his unique style and lyrical diction. Xam will be arriving back in Calgary just in time for the festival after a tour through the UK.
In addition to all the rad music, festival attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase the work of select local artists, artisans and craftsman at the 420 Expo, Saturday, April 22 at Distortion from 10am-4pm. Interspersed with vendors of interesting and eclectic wares will be information on medical marijuana and hemp products and even more 420 enthusiasts. Select vendors, artists and marijuana related companies will be available in the evenings at the festival as well. NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) will be in attendance to answer questions.
You also will be able to indulge your desire for munchies with a variety delectable culinary creations from some of Southern Alberta’s best food trucks. If that isn’t enough, each night of the festival there will be an opportunity to show off your glorious facial hair in our “Ultimate Beard Contest”. Nightly winners come back on April 22 to compete for the Grand Prize! Celebrity judges include Kent Stump from festival headliner Wo Fat. Prizes donated by Mammoth Beard Co. & Planet Eater!
Businesses/Artists at the Festival + Expo: (more to be announced)
* Big Rock Beer is exclusive beer for the 420 Music & Arts Festival
* 420 Music & Arts Festival will be the very first Canadian performance by Dallas, TX stoner rock legends Wo Fat
Other sponsors: METALHEADS UNITED, 420 Clinic, Pussy Kush, Weed Girls, Titan Products Group, Absolute Underground, Axe Music Calgary, Calgary Beer Core, Distortion Live Music Venue, Hemporium, The Next Level, Larsworks
Food trucks in attendance (Thursday – Saturday evening): Seriously Cereal, The Family Fry Guy, The Perogy Boyz
Cannabis Advocates and Information: Norml Canada, The Weed Girls (www.weedgirls.ca)
Local Businesses: Hemporium, Pussy Kush, 420 Music & Arts Festival
Artists/Designers/Artisans: Larsworks, Dying Trend Co., Josh Creighton Art, Tobias Luttsmere, Maria Joaquin Art, Free Hand Leatherworks, Vino Stilettos, Abstracts of Life, Sloegr Kaupmadr,
Photography: Hazzardous Material
Performance: Geometric Revolution Hooping
Tarot Readings: Millie’s Tree
Other: Calgary Beer Core, Vandits VC, Evil Eye Rock Art, Planet Eater Beard Wax
Expo FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/350693648657699/
Festival Lineup:
Overall Festival Event Link (Main Link) www.facebook.com/events/226953177757584/
Wednesday, April 19 – Pre-Fest – FREE SHOW + Advance Pass Pick Up
Ten Dead Crow – (Calgary, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/TenDeadCrow/
What happens when you take 5 amazing musicians from Metal, Hardcore, Rock, Alternative & Progressive bands and take away half the drums, give them acoustic guitars, a stand up bass, cold beers and a bottle of whiskey? Well you get a cool as fuck, old school twang and acoustic blues influenced country band don’t you? Yes you do… YES YOU DO!
PowerHouze Band – (Calgary, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/powerhouzeband/
PowerHouze is a dynamic and diverse multicultural band that plays original and cover songs from a wide variety of genres including Rock&Roll, R&B, Funk, Reggae & Ska. The band boasts world class musicians that have played with artists like Pink, Sean Paul, Janet Jackson, and many more. PowerHouze love to entertain and with the talent that makes up this band that is what you will be, ENTERTAINED.
Embargoed – (Longview/High River, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/embargoedband/
This two-piece rock group will make all your dreams come true, if your dreams are to hear a couple of dudes bashing on their instruments as loud as they can. Genres are so difficult to navigate so let’s just call this Distorted Funk-Rock!
DJ Von Jagg
Our stoneriffic buddy, DJ Von Jagg will also be on hand spinning and mixing your all time favorite Stoner, Desert Rock, Fuzz, Retro Rock and other Kick-Ass smokin’ tunes throughout the night!
FB event: www.facebook.com/events/103461276856617/
Thursday, April 20
FB Event www.facebook.com/events/240616399708945/
Black Mastiff – (Edmonton, AB/Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/Black-Mastiff-144098472319544/
HighKicks – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/HighKicks.FuzzRock/
La Chinga – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/La-Chinga-389979744359207/
The Electric Revival – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/theelectricrevival/
Buffalo Bud Buster – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/buffalobudbuster/
Hypnopilot – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/hypnopilotband/
Set & Stoned – (Crossfield, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/SetAndStoned/
Friday, April 21
FB event www.facebook.com/events/1702426476734012/
Anciients – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/ANCIIENTSRIFFS/
Dead Quiet – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/deadquietband/
Lavagoat – Saskatoon, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/Lavagoat666/
Orbital Express – (Regina, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/orbitalexpress/
ChronoBot (Prince Albert, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/Chronobot/
Lordosis – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/lordosismusic/
Hunted By Ravens – (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/huntedbyravensband/
Saturday, April 22
FB event www.facebook.com/events/795080193963870/
Wo Fat – (Dallas, Texas, USA) – First ever appearance in Canada http://www.facebook.com/wofatriffage/
Chron Goblin – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/ChronGoblin/
Cowpuncher – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/Cowpuncher/
Mammoth Grove – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/mammothgrove/
NVGR (Nikki Valentine & Gypsy Riders) – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/NVGRband/
Black Thunder – (Regina, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/blackthunder.ca/
Brown Dwarf – (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/browndwarftheband/
Bazaraba – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/Bazarababand/
Ticket links:
Available at http://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/ and on FB page on the festival store https://store10885031.ecwid.com/.
Available at Distortion (3828 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB), Sloth Records (736B 17th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB), and starting March 1st at The Soundhouse (4921 48st Red Deer, AB) (Other ticket venues may be added at a later date.)
Advance Passes $65 until April 17, 2017.
Regular Passes $75.at the door
Limited single day tickets ranging from $20-$30 are also available on-line and at all other locations while quantities last.
Partners:
420 Clinic – http://www.420clinic.ca
Axe Music – http://www.axemusic.com
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
Asher Media Relations http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Big Rock Brewery – http://www.bigrockbeer.com
BrokenNeckRadio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com
CJSW 90.9 FM – http://www.cjsw.com
Distortion Live Music Venue – http://www.facebook.com/distortioncalgary
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Hemporium – https://www.facebook.com/HemporiumCalgary/
Larsworks – http://larsworks.ca/
Metal Heads United – http://www.facebook.com/MHUnited
The Next Level – http://www.thenextlevelinc.ca/
Pussy Kush – http://www.facebook.com/PKcatnip
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.PureGrainAudio.com
Skunk Magazine – http://skunkmagazine.com
Thrive Music YYC – http://www.thrivemusicyyc.com
Titan Products Group – http://www.titanproductsgroup.com
Weed Girls – www.weedgirls.ca
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0 NEWS: SkullsnBones Album Premiere: Austin Death Metal SIGIL ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017
For Fans of Entombed, Dismember, Tragedy, His Hero is Gone, Entrails, Fatalist, Black Breath
SkullsnBones Album Premiere: Austin Death Metal SIGIL ‘Kingdom of The Grave’
Debut Album Out via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions
To hear the full stream of ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ please visit https://skullsnbones.com/exclusive-premiere-stream-sigils-kingdom-of-the-grave-album/
SIGIL successfully blends classic Swedish death metal with American crust resulting in catchy, crushing chaos. Keeping true to the old school faith, their debut album ‘Kingdom Of The Grave’ is unrelenting in its death metal attack, which also incorporates raw D-beat aggression complimented by slashing solo’s and throat-ripping vocals. For fans of Black Breath, Carnage, Dismember, Entombed, Entrails, Fatalist, Fleshcrawl, Gatecreeper, Grave, His Hero Is Gone, Nihilist and Tragedy
Vocalist / guitarist Alex Citrone comments on the album:
“Kingdom of the Grave” is pure, raw death metal with an explosive energy to it. It has themes of the occult, suicide, police brutality and a dystopian future. Fans of the old and new school will find something to love.”
In additional news, SIGIL will be hosting their local CD launch in Austin, TX on April 7th at The Lost Well with support from Califorina’s Apothesary and Dallas bands Blood Royale, Maldevera. Full details can be found here.
2. Even The Gods Will Burn (3:37)
3. Lick The Blade (3:15)
4. Kingdom Of The Grave (4:09)
5. Summoning Hate (5:45)
6. Strange Aeons (4:52)
7. Bloodvisions (2:52)
8. Death Won’t Kill Me (4:04)
Album Length: 33:36
https://www.facebook.com/Sigilmetal/
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“Hailing from Texas is Sigil and with their new record Kingdom of The Grave they provide you some filthy face ripping death metal. This release contains eight total songs that are as heavy as you can imagine and just as head stomping as you can imagine. From track to track you can expect nothing less than destructive, headbanging and intense tunes for the next thirty plus minutes.” – Cadaver Garden
“This is definitely for fans who like heavy, crunchy riffs, and throat-shredding vocals.” – Yell! Magazine
“Lots of insistent riffs merge with brutally-precise rhythms to make you wonder, just how powerful must this band sound in the live arena ? Hopefully we’ll get the chance to find out, one day. In the meantime, be sure to play this loud and enjoy the chaos as it takes the place apart !” – Fear and Loathing Fanzine
“Encased in a raw, gritty sound that instantly takes our minds back to the Slowly We Rots and Altars Of Madnesses of yore – Texan death metal outfit Sigil are here to pummel us. “Kingdom Of The Grave” is their first full-length release on the hilariously-named Horror Pain Gore Death Productions – and it succeeds on so many levels: primarily by taking the old school sound of classic DM acts like Massacre and Morbid angel – and making it relevant here in the 21st century…For me, this upcoming USA quartet have actually released the death metal album of the year so far – easily beating out Obituary and Immolation. Kingdom Of The Grave isn’t breaking boundaries – but everything about it sums up why we love old school death metal so much.” – The Metal Observer
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0 NEWS: STRIKER – Four Nominations From Edmonton Music Awards – ‘Album of The Year’, ‘Metal Recording of The Year’, ‘Group of The Year’, ‘People’s Choice’ + Alberta CD Release Shows For Fifth Self-Titled Album Out Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017
For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing
STRIKER – Four Nominations From Edmonton Music Awards
‘Album of The Year’, ‘Metal Recording of The Year’, ‘Group of The Year’, ‘People’s Choice’
Alberta CD Release Shows For Fifth Self-Titled Album Out Now!
European Tour Dates w/ Sonata Arctica
Photo Credit: Dana Zuk
Currently wrapping up the tail end of their European tour with Sonata Arctica, STRIKER return to Canada to four nominations from the Edmonton Music Awards (Album of The Year, Metal Recording of The Year, Group of The Year, People’s Choice). The award nominations are for their highly praised 2016 album ‘Stand In The Fire’ (album stream here).
“We are hoping to make the hat-trick for Metal Recording of the Year at the Edmonton Music Awards this year. We are super stoked to be nominated for Album of The Year as well as Group of The Year. It was a fantastic year for us so let’s keep it rolling with some new hardware!” comments guitarist Tim Brown.
Full 2017 Edmonton Music Awards nominee list: http://www.edmontonmusicawards.com/2017-nominees/
Metal Recording of the Year
All Else Fails – The Forever Lie
Black Friday – Suffering In Stereo
Juliet Ruin – Rogue Down
Silence The Machine – Lost
Striker – Phoenix Lights
Album of the Year
100 mile house – Hiraeth
Altameda – Dirty Rain
Royal Tusk – DealBreaker
Scenic Route To Alaska – Long Walk Home
Striker – Stand in the Fire
Group of the Year
100 mile house
Royal Tusk
Scenic Route To Alaska
Striker
The Dungarees
People’s Choice – Winner To Be Determined By Online Fan Vote
Striker
Click here to vote! https://yeglive.ca/surveys/edmonton-music-awards-2017
In additional news, STRIKER will be returning to their shredding grounds of Alberta in April for their first Canadian shows since unleashing their fifth studio album on February 24th, which the band has been touring the USA plus Europe in support of for the last three months.
Their shows, April 13th in Calgary at Dicken’s Pub, hometown return on April 14th in Edmonton at Starlite Room and April 15th in Red Deer at The Vat will be CD release events for their Albertan fans that have been loyal over the years supporting STRIKER‘s career in the province and beyond.
STRIKER‘s self-titled album released via their indie label Record Breaking Records features 9 shredding tracks that are all killer and no filler to continue the band’s classic mix of heavy metal.
To hear the full stream of STRIKER‘s new album, please visit: http://loudwire.com/striker-striker-exclusive-album-stream-interview/
Watch their video ‘Born To Lose’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j6gazeWKo
iTunes – here.
EU TOUR DATES w/ SONATA ARCTICA – The 9th Hour World Tour 2017
Special Guests:
Triosphere (NOR) – 20.02.-20.03.
Thunderstone (FI) – 22.03.-09.04.
Striker (CAN) – whole tour
Remaining Dates:
Apr 7 – KB Malmö, Sweden
Apr 8 – Frimis Salonger Örebro, Sweden
Apr 9 – Pustervik Göteborg, Sweden
Canadian Dates:
1. Former Glory (3:59)
2. Pass Me By (3:33)
3. Born To Lose (3:58)
4. Cheating Death (0:53)
5. Shadows In The Light (3:29)
6. Rock The Night (4:30)
7. Over The Top (4:38)
8. Freedom’s Call (4:30)
9. Curse of The Dead (3:49)
Album Length: 33:23
https://instagram.com/strikermetal
About:
Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.
Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!
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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!
“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN) proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal
“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound
“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules
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0 Shockwave Mag – Ninjaspy – Spuken
The blend of the raw and heavy power needed in a metal band with the low end grooves of a jazz band is intense to say the least. Funky transitions into nu-metal screams, then back to the reggae beats. It throws you to the edge of your seat.
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