CRNKSHFT’s forthcoming release sells me on the group’s ultimate potential. I look forward to hearing what else this Canadian band can do.
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0 NEWS: STRIKER Announce Alberta CD Release Shows For Fifth Self-Titled Album Out Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 16, 2017
For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing
STRIKER Announce Alberta CD Release Shows For Fifth Self-Titled Album Out Now!
Calgary April 13 @ Dicken’s Pub + Edmonton April 14 @ Starlite Room + Red Deer April 15 @ The Vat
European Tour Dates w/ Sonata Arctica
Photo Credit: Dan Zuk
STRIKER will be returning to their shredding grounds of Alberta in April for their first Canadian shows since unleashing their fifth studio album last month on February 24th. The band has been on tour across the USA plus Europe with Sonata Arctica in support of the album for 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/
“This is 35 minutes of your life you’ll be glad you can’t get back. A potent mix of shred that will remind you why you fell in love with metal in the first place.” comments the band.
Watch their video ‘Born To Lose’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j6gazeWKo
iTunes – here.
Show Details:
Date: Thursday, April 13
Venue: Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Y6
Time: Doors 8pm
Bands: STRIKER, Ravenous, Riot City & In/Vertigo
Tickets: $10.00 advance tickets available online atwww.ConcertWorks.ca& at Sloth Records.
$20.00 advance ticket with download of the new self titled album!
Direct Ticket Link – http://ticketf.ly/2mC1SiT
$20.00 advance ticket with download of the new self titled album!
Direct Ticket Link – http://ticketf.ly/2mC1SiT
18+ No Minors
Show Details:
Date: Friday, April 14
Venue: Startlite Room, 10030 102 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0V6
Time: Doors 8pm
Bands: STRIKER, Ravenous & Tylor Dory Trio
Tickets: $15.00 GA advance tickets available online atwww.ConcertWorks.ca& at Blackbyrd Myoozik.
$20.00 advance ticket with download of the new self titled album!
$20.00 advance ticket with download of the new self titled album!
Direct Ticket Link – http://ticketf.ly/2ma714D
Show Details:
Date: Saturday, April 15
Venue: The Vat Pub, 101-5301 43st, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1C8
Time: Doors 8pm
Bands: STRIKER, Ravenous, Wraith Risen, and Bodies Burn Black
Tickets: $10 Adv. – Tickets from myshowpass.com, The Soundhouse, The Vat Pub, and local bands.
Direct Ticket Link: https://www.myshowpass.com/striker-ravenous-and-guests/
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
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
Special Guests:
Triosphere (NOR) – 20.02.-20.03.
Thunderstone (FI) – 22.03.-09.04.
Striker (CAN) – whole tour
Feb 20 Hirsch Nuremberg, Germany
Feb 21 Masters of Rock Cafe Zlin, Czech Republic
Feb 22 Szene Vienna, Austria
Feb 23 Backstage Munich, Germany
Feb 24 Vox Club Modena, Italy
Feb 25 Orion Rome, Italy
Feb 27 Dynamo Zurich, Switzerland
Feb 28 Kulturfabrik Kofmehl Solothurn, Switzerland
Mar 01 Les Docks Lausanne, Switzerland
Mar 03 Le Moulin Marseille, France
Mar 04 Bikini Barcelona, Spain
Mar 05 La Riviera Madrid, Spain
Mar 06 Custom Sevilla, Spain
Mar 07 Lisboa ao Vivo Lisbon, Portugal
Mar 09 Totem Pamplona, Spain
Mar 10 Barbey Theatre Bordeaux, France
Mar 11 Le Metronum Toulouse, France
Mar 12 Le Ninkaso Kao Lyon, France
Mar 14 La Rodia Besancon, France
Mar 15 L’Austre Canal Nancy, France
Mar 16 Antipode Rennes, France
Mar 17 Engine Rooms Southampton, United Kingdom
Mar 18 Marble Factory Bristol, United Kingdom
Mar 19 Tramshed Cardiff, United Kingdom
Mar 20 Rescue Rooms Nottingham, United Kingdom
Mar 22 Club Academy Manchester, United Kingdom
Mar 23 Corporation Room 1 Sheffield, United Kingdom
Mar 24 The Classic Grand Glasgow, United Kingdom
Mar 25 Limelight 2 Belfast, United Kingdom
Mar 26 The Academy Dublin, Ireland
Mar 28 Slade Rooms Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Mar 29 Le Splendid Lille, France
Mar 30 X Hereford, Germany
Mar 31 Colos-Saal Aschaffenburg, Germany
Apr 01 Effenaar Eindhoven, Netherlands
Apr 02 Tivoli Pandora Utrecht, Netherlands
Apr 04 Essigfabrik Cologne, Germany
Apr 05 Rockfabrik Ludwigsburg, Germany
Apr 06 Hellraise rLeipzig, Germany
Apr 07 KB Malmö, Sweden
Apr 08 Frimis Salonger Örebro, Sweden
Apr 09 Pustervik Göteborg, Sweden
For More Info:
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!
“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 NEWS: Toronto’s UFORIA Announce Eastern Canadian Tour Dates Presented By PureGrainAudio
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Montreal, QC – March 16, 2017
For fans of Billy Talent, Finger Eleven, Our Lady Peace
Toronto’s UFORIA Announce Eastern Canadian Tour Dates Presented By PureGrainAudio.com
2017 UFORIA Tour Dates
April 25 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria
April 26 – Ottawa, ON – Live on Elgin w/ PEAKS
April 27 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Uncanny, White Canvas Sky, The Jem
April 28 – Woodstock, NB – Unit 777 w/ Gemstonez, Monteith
April 29 – Dartmouth, NS – Montes Showbar w/ Dali Van Gogh
May 2 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub w/ Impact Eleven, Shadow of Everest
May 3 – Moncton, NB – Plan B
May 5 – Montreal, QC – O Patro Vys w/ The Alibi, Science for Lunatics
May 6 – Kingston, ON – Homegrown Festival – info
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Other shows:
May 27 – Toronto, ON – The Cameron House w/ The Alibi, Monteith
June 9 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Ashes at Dawn CD Release)
July 8 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar w/ Red Handed Denial, Maybe Refuge, Vaerisa
Toronto hard rockers UFORIA will be taking their latest EP ‘Fight or Flight’ across Eastern Canada this coming April and May for a nine city tour across four provinces (ON/QC/NB/NS). The tour is presented by PureGrainaudio.com and will begin on April 25th in Oshawa, ON and wrap up with a performance at the Homegrown Festival on May 6th in Kingston, ON.
UFORIA has been a force in the GTA and southern Ontario over the years. Their third EP was released during July of last year and was produced plus co-written with Finger Eleven drummer Steve Molella. The title track has been a common sound being played regularly at the Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays games throughout the 2016 season.
“Steve has had a massive influence on myself and Uforia,” says Ursini. “He worked his butt off to make each song reach its maximum potential. I’ve learned more about songwriting and recording in the last year than ever before because of his talent and energy.”
The aggressive and riff-laden title track, which is also the lead single is about the struggle of making difficult decisions. “It was originally conceived after Adam Adam Brik, our lead guitarist hit a tree and dislocated his thumb in a snowboarding fall,” explains Ursini. “He was in so much pain and didn’t feel he could wait to be rescued. In that moment he made the choice to get himself down the mountain and seek the medical attention he needed.”
Music Video – Fight or Flight (directed by Finger Eleven guitarist James Black) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTPdWn8-XQg
The EP continues with “Radiation”, a warning that ecological change is inevitable and we must embrace it and evolve in order to survive. “Wake Me” is about the struggle to wake up and escape the darkness of a dream world, while “Overthrow” encourages listeners to be patient and to take control of their own destiny when the moment is right. The EP closer “Is Anybody Living” is a track about facing your fears, particularly the fear of change.
Uforia’s previous releases include the debut EP Imagining (2012) and the fan-funded follow-up Transmutation (2015). The band has won a number of contests including the Hard Rock Rising Canada contest (2013), the opportunity to open for hometown heroes Billy Talent (2014) and the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act contest (2016). “Fight or Flight” ranked #4 on the best songs of 2016 at CJIM Montreal’s Rock Station and 91X in Belleville. Oshawa’s 94.9 The Rock FM featured Fight or Flight (EP) on the Best of Generation Next 2016.
UFORIA first began as a solo project by front man Michael Ursini (Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitar), which over the years has morphed into a talented four-piece of hard rock that has released three EPs since 2012. Influenced by bands like Billy Talent, Incubus, Finger Eleven and Our Lady Peace, among others, the group also consists of Adam Brik (Lead Guitar), Daniel Salij (Bass) and Dylan Piercey (Drums).
1. Fight or Flight (3.44)
2. Radiation (3:07)
3. Wake Me (3:38)
4. Overthrow (4:15)
5. Is Anybody Living? (4:49)
EP Length: 19:35
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“This title track (Fight or Flight), in all of its gritty and tenacious swagger, smacks you in the face and demands to be listened to.” – Canadian Beats
“packing a powerful punch with no filler” – Some Kind of Media
“Uforia have released a tight collection of excellent songs and with the re-appearance of other Canadian guitar acts like Billy Talent and the aforementioned Finger Eleven into the mix we could be in for a renaissance in Canadian rock music.” – The Green Room Podcast
“I must say that this band definitely picked a great name for itself. We all know the definition of Euphoria; a feeling or state of intense excitement or happiness. This is exactly how the band portrayed themselves on stage. I was impressed by their stage presence….I see a bright future for this young talented group of musicians. They have great supporters and music mentors on their side. Please check them out when they come to a city near you.” – Concert Addicts
“It’s hard to fake understanding and desire. You get it or you don’t, you want it or you don’t. Uforia definitely has it.” – Steve Molella (Finger Eleven)
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0 NEWS: Canadian Metal Legends ANNIHILATOR Announce First Canadian Tour In Over 20 Years!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 15, 2017
Canadian Metal Legends ANNIHILATOR Announce First Canadian Tour In Over 20 Years!
Wacken Metal Battle & Long & McQuade PROUDLY PRESENT:
‘Ripping Through Canada Summer 2017 Tour’
Support On All Dates: MASON (Australia) + MUTANK (Montreal, QC)
‘Ripping Through Canada Summer 2017 Tour’ (more dates coming)
June 13 – Victoria, BC – Distrikt Nightclub
June 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
June 16 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub
June 17 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
June 18 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Event Center
June 19 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
June 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater
June 23 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwells
June 24 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
June 26 – Ottawa, ON – The Brass Monkey
June 28 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti
June 29 – Montreal, QC – Café Campus
June 30 – Cornwall, ON – The House
July 1 – Cornwall, ON – The House
(L to R): Rich Hinks (Bass), Jeff Waters (Vocals/Guitar), Aaron Homma (Guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (Drums)
Photo Credit – Jasmina Vrcko
Canada’s ANNIHILATOR is the lifework of guitarist Jeff Waters. Founded in 1984, the band took the metal scene by storm with their debut 1989 release “Alice In Hell”, upped the ante with 1990’s “Never, Neverland” and has continued a non-stop career-pattern of releasing records and touring with many of the biggest bands in the metal genre (mostly all outside North America), ever since; cementing ANNIHILATOR as the biggest-selling metal act in Canada’s history.
After 18 months of touring for the band’s latest album “Suicide Society” (nominated for a 2017 Juno Award in the Metal / Hard Rock Album of The Year category), the band is currently finishing up their 16th studio release and is getting ready to headline not only the mighty WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival in Germany (Aug 3), but hit the road for their first Canadian tour since 1993.
The tour will see the band kick off their first date in Victoria, BC on June 13th and travel east wrapping up the tour in Cornwall, ON July 1st during Canada day weekend festivities. This is very big news for Canadian metal fans, both young and “older” whom have been waiting for an ANNIHILATOR tour to return to Canadian soil for over 20 years!
Support on this tour comes from Australia’s MASON whom was ANNIHILATOR’s support in Europe last year & from Montreal, QC thrashers MUTANK who won the acclaimed Wacken Metal Battle Canada contest in 2014 and have also performed at Wacken Open Air.
The band’s founder, Jeff Waters (and guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, engineer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, manager, etc.) was asked how it feels to be “back” touring his home country:
“I have always enjoyed flying the flag for one of the nicest countries and people in the world, despite having very little support from the industry here to play and releasing CDs in Canada. It sure is an honor to be nominated for a Juno, after all these years, and to have the opportunity to tour this great and metal land! It will be some of our best-ever shows this summer. We look forward to meeting the metal fans and to show them what the rest of the world has seen us do every year for decades. It’s about time, eh?!”
ANNIHILATOR has given the metal world a sound that is one of the clearest, most-tasteful mixtures of huge, metal riffs with the idea of the perfect song and some legendary solo shredding as the icing on the cake. Jeff Waters and ANNIHILATOR have been a major influence on countless well-known metal acts and musicians around the world. In fact, countless, successful non-metal acts & musicians cite Waters and Co. as an influence in their careers.
Track Listing:
1. Suicide Society (3:50)
2. My Revenge (5:06)
3. Snap (4:54)
4. Creepin’ Again (4:16)
5. Narcotic Avenue (5:19)
6. The One You Serve (5:45)
7. Break, Enter (5:47)
8. Death Scent (5:11)
9. Every Minute (5:00)
Total Length: 45:08
ANNIHILATOR is signed to “UDR RECORDS”
ANNIHILATOR:
Rich Hinks (Bass), Jeff Waters (Vocals/Guitar), Aaron Homma (Guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (Drums)
Album Stream – https://soundcloud.com/annihilator/sets/suicide-society-1
Suicide Society – Video EPK – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcVCdP667Q
Music Video – Suicide Society – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDDdAugQZxs
Music Video – Snap – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHR_pi9x8fg
For More Info:
https://www.annihilatormetal.com
Press Photo – http://wp.me/aciNW-9Jm
Short Bio:
ANNIHILATOR is led by founding member Jeff Waters. The band, to date has 15 studio albums and numerous other releases. Waters is the guitarist, vocalist, studio bassist & writer for ANNIHILATOR as well as a studio owner, producer, engineer and mix & mastering engineer. Jeff Waters formed the band back in 1984 in Ottawa, Canada, with singer John Bates. Current touring members are Jeff Waters (vocals & guitar), Rich Hinks (bass), Aaron Homma (guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (drums).
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