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0 EPK – COPE – Self-Titled – (Cassette/7” version) (2017)

March 6, 2017
by Asher
· COPE

COPE – Self-Titled – (Cassette/7” version) (2017)

Release Date: April 21, 2017

For Fans of Death from Above 1979, Local H, Solids, Japandroids, Brand New

Contact info / Artist representation = Tyson Wiebe – tyson@norwegianbluerecords.com

NorwegianBlueRecords.com | Thisiscope.wordpress.com | Facebook

Twitter | Youtube | Instagram @ This Is Cope

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“Noisy, swelling guitar and heavy, yet articulated drums; played without a plan by Tyson Wiebe and Mickey Hayward. Longtime collaborators, friends, and members of Mormon Girls are taking their focus back to their main instruments to at the very least, Cope. Ingredients: Drums, Guitar, Energy.” – Electric Eye Music Festival

Tour Dates:
April 22 – Lethbridge, AB – The Owl Acoustic Lounge (w/ Aaron Trozzo & The Electric Few, Atomicos)
April 27 – Calgary, AB – Tubby Dog (w/ Supervoid)
April 28 – Edmonton, AB – The Sewing Machine Factory (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
April 29 – Medicine Hat, AB (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
May 4 – Saskatoon, SK – Underground Café (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
May 5 – Regina, SK – O’Hanlons (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
May 6 – Swift Current, SK – Ashley Park Community Hall (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners) ALL AGES

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Album info:
Album Title – Cope (self-titled)
Release Date: April 21, 2017
LABEL: Norwegian Blue Records
DISTRIBUTION: Norwegian Blue Records
CATOLOG # NBR0012 (cassette version), NBR0012-7I
UPC CODE # 5054316744580
Available on Bandcamp, ITunes, eMusic, Amazon Music, Google Play

Track Listing
Digital version
1: Cryptid (3:08)
2: Mother Russia (3:22)
3: Tropic of Capricorn (7:17)

EP Length: 13:48

Cassette/7” version
SIDE A: Cryptid/Mother Russia
SIDE B: Tropic of Capricorn

Album Credits
• All songs performed by: Cope
• All songs written by: Cope
• Produced by: Chris Lipinski and Q. at NBHQ
• Mixed by: Jesse Northey at True North – (jessenortheyproductions.com)
• Mastered by: KRAMER at Noise Miami – (www.MasteredByKramer.com)
• Album Artwork by: Jayme Javier Cabrera-Lopez
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album and Live Band Line Up: Mickey Hayward, Drums; Tyson Wiebe, Guitar/Vocals

Discography:
2017 – Cope – EP

Shared stage with:
High Kicks, War Baby, Blessed, Meisha & The Spanks, Diamond Mind, Living Hour, Jesse and the Dandelions, SPARKLE BLOOD, betterhalf

Tours and Festivals
2016 – Electric Eye Music Festival

Photo Credit: Jayme Javier Cabrera-Lopez

As the success of Royal Thunder and Slaves has amply proved, the time of the two-piece piece band is upon us! Inspired by Local H, Shellac, Brand New, Refused, and Death From Above 1979, Cope consists of Mickey Hayward on drums and Tyson Wiebe on guitars and vocals. It’s all about the power of two and Cope is truly powerful. Some of the best creative work has been the result of collaboration between two people, with artistic minds refining and exchanging ideas, with the fluidity and flexibility of the pair creating something truly special. Hayward describes Cope as, “loud, thoughtful, noisy, calm, unpredictable.”

Cope came into being in an organic fashion.

“Tyson and I have been friends and collaborators over the past 8 years. A two-piece was always something in reach because of our history of playing together but finally came to be during an extended downtime of our other projects.” says Hayward.

The first fruits of Cope’s creativity will appear on vinyl, cassette and digital download on April 21, 2017 via their indie label Norwegian Blue Records as an introduction to give listeners a sonic interpretation of what the band is. The EP was engineered live off the floor at Norwegian Blue Studio in Lethbridge, Alberta under the watchful eye of Chris Lipinski (Atomicos, Lustre Creame) and Q (Supervoid, Stellar Radio Choir). The EP was mixed by Jesse Northey (The Betrayers, Diamond Mind) and mastered by KRAMER (Gwar, Galaxie 500).

There is much more music to come from Cope. The three tracks on the EP are from Cope’s first writing sessions and they are a strong representation of what the band sounds like. They have more material that they play live and are constantly writing as they plan for a full-length to be released later this year.

Live Cope adds another dimension to their music. They often play a show like a jam session, even though their songs are all arranged and complete, Cope aren’t afraid to let them go and turn them into something weird and new when they play them live.

Cope’s self-titled debut will be available on vinyl, cassette and digital download via Norwegian Blue Records at the following link here as of April 21st.

0 Canadian Beats Interview w/ Jupiter Hollow

March 5, 2017
by Asher
· Jupiter Hollow

http://canadianbeats.ca/2017/03/05/interview-jupiter-hollow/

0 EPK – Sigil – Kingdom of The Grave (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions) (2017)

March 5, 2017
by Asher
· Sigil

Sigil – Kingdom of The Grave (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions) (2017)

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

Release Date: April 7, 2017

Label: Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

For fans of Entombed, Dismember, Tragedy, His Hero is Gone, Entrails, Fatalist, Black Breath

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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

Album info:
– Album Title: Kingdom of the Grave
– Release Date: April 21st
LABEL: Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

1. Death Unreal (4:58)
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

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sigil
• All songs written by: Sigil
• Produced by: Sigil
• Mixed by: Travis Bonner at Diamond Factory Recordings
• Mastered by: Travis Bonner at Diamond Factory Recordings
• Album Artwork by: Alex Citrone
• Lead Guitar on Record performed by Andy Bonney
• Viola on “Kingdom of the Grave” performed by Eva Aldridge (Dead to a Dying World)
• Album Band Line Up:
Alex Citrone – Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Leda Ginestra – Bass
Andy Bonney – Lead Guitar
Jeremy Hassel – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Alex Citrone – Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Leda Ginestra – Bass
Thomas Schlicht – Lead Guitar
Jeremy Hassel – Drums

Discography:
2017 Kingdom of the Grave – LP
2016 Demo

Shared stage with
Exhumed, Toxicholocaust, Lord Dying, Fuck Work, Noisem, Pinkish Black, Witchaven

L-R: Jeremy Hassel (Drums) | Leda Ginestra (Bass) | Thomas Schlicht (Guitar) | Alex Citrone (Guitar/Vocals) – Photo Credit – Madison Somerville

Smashing through the Gates of Hell like a rabid cross between Entombed circa- ‘Wolverine Blues’ and Discharge circa- ‘Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing’, Sigil inject the venom into their death metal, inspired by Entombed, Dismember, Tragedy, His Hero Is Gone, and Entrails, vocalist/guitarist Alex Citrone describes Sigil’s sound as “crusty, raw, crushing, D-beat death metal!” Sigil will release their debut album ‘Kingdom of the Grave’ on April 7th via the splendidly-named Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.

To Alex, his band’s name is most significant. “A sigil is a magic symbol that one creates, which represents an intent or desire. I chose the name because I like the idea that someone can focus their ambitions through ritual.”

Alex is confident Sigil’s music will be well received. “I think that fans of the old school will be psyched on this record the most. Fans of metal and punk in general will find something to love in it as well…I wrote the music I wanted to hear. Tradition is something a lot of people are starving for. That’s the place we’re coming from…On this record, I had most of the songs written before getting the band really started. Everyone else came in and added their own little touches to it.”

One approach that makes Sigil different to many death metal bands is their lyrics. “They came from a deeply personal place and one that’s curious of mysticism, the occult and the dystopian direction our society is going. The themes match the intensity of the music itself…”

Alex sums up Sigil’s debut album thusly: “’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.”

CD and digital pre-order for ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ will be available from Horror Pain Gore Death Productions as of March 6th and officially available on April 7th.

Pre-order the CD for only $10 with free shipping from HPGDP at http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/store/hpgd144.html

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-of-the-grave

0 Power of Pop – POPTV: FOLLOW NEW PLAYLIST AT YOUTUBE! w.// new track from Ninjaspy

March 5, 2017
by Asher
· Ninjaspy

http://www.powerofpop.com/poptv-follow-new-playlist-at-youtube/

0 #66 – Striker – !earshot – February 2017 – Top 200 – National College Radio Chart

March 3, 2017
by Asher
· Striker

http://earshot-online.com/charts/2017/February/top200.cfm

0 Thank you DJs and Directors! Much headbanging love to you all! #1 Striker, #5 All Else Fails, #16 INIRE !earshot – February 2017 – Top 20 loud

March 3, 2017
by Asher
· All Else Fails · Inire · Striker

http://earshot-online.com/charts/2017/February/loud.cfm

0 Metal Eyes Iye Zine – Double Experience – Unsaved Progress

March 3, 2017
by Asher
· Double Experience

http://metaleyes.iyezine.com/double-experience-unsaved-progress/

0 Rock Overdose – Valfreya – Promised Lnad

March 3, 2017
by Asher
· Valfreya

https://rockoverdose.gr/portfolio-view/valfreya-promised-land/

0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2017 Submissions Now Open!

March 3, 2017
by Asher
· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 3, 2017

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2017 Submissions Now Open!

YYCMusicAwards.com | Facebook

Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on Canada’s fourth largest city, and the vibrant music scene that calls its home.

Honouring artists in 20 categories, which include two new categories this year – Classical Recording of the Year and Industry Person of the Year (full list below), the 2017 YYC MUSIC AWARDS will be taking submissions until May 31st for the 2nd annual gala being held on September 24th at The Palace Theatre.

Submissions can be made at the following link until midnight Mountain time May 31st: https://yycmusicawards.com/apply/

The YYC Music Awards categories.

Alternative Recording of the Year
Blues Recording of the Year
Classical Recording of the Year
Country Recording of the Year
DJ/Electronic Recoding of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Group of the Year
Industry Person of the Year
Jazz Recording of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Metal Recording of the Year
Music Video of the Year
People’s Choice
Pop Recording of the Year
Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year
Rock Recording of the Year
Roots/Folk Recording of the Year
Singer/Songwriter of the Year
Single of the Year
Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award

Before submitting to YYC Music Awards please read the following in full:

Eligibility Requirements:

The eligibility period for the 2017 YYC Music Awards is between March 1, 2016 and February 28, 2017. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and we will not accept submissions for materials recorded outside this time frame.

“Release date” for YYCMA purposes is defined as the date of first shipment to retail, radio or posted online release date. Proof of online transaction or shipment may be requested. This applies to all submissions whether single, album or video!

People’s Choice category and Zackariah and the Prophets categories are excluded from this requirement.

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.

Submissions Deadline:

To be considered for a 2017 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight on May 31, 2017. No extensions will be granted.

Submission Fee:

Please note, there will be a $5.00 per category submission fee this year. You will be taken to a payment page when you hit submit at the end of the form.

Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award Submission

Before submitting to YYC Music Awards please read the following in full:

This award is not about the most polished band or most professional yet, they may not even have more than a couple of demo’s posted so far but it’s about the band that is taking all those baby steps and embody possibility and promise, taking into account the criteria outlined below:

Progression: progression of skills, musicality, and presence in local scene.

Musicality: blend on instruments, interesting musical concepts, overall song layout and structure.

Originality: a unified and distinct sound, compositional arrangement, unique and interesting.

Direction: sense of unified sound and layout displayed in EP or sound samples. Cohesive throughout.

Social media presence: easily found online content. Information regarding releases, shows, general band/artist info. Open to artist with 2 or less independent releases.

Artists are required to submit an essay of 500 words or less, outlining why they think they should be considered for the Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award, based on the above criteria. This can include but is not exclusive to highlighting steps you are taking to build your band and brand, accomplishments you have achieved and where you are at in your career. Just tell us who you are and what you are about.

In addition, the YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CMSC – Calgary Music Selection Committee, who are our voting members.

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteer

Join CMSC: http://yycmusicawards.com/cmsc/

Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship

For more info: YYCMusicAwards.com

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 NEWS: Reggae Metal Fusion NINJASPY Announce New Album ‘Spüken’ + New Video ‘Speak’

March 3, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Ninjaspy

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 3, 2017

For Fans of Twelve Foot Ninja, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mike Patton, RHCP, Gojira, Devin Townsend Project, Skindred

Reggae Metal Fusion NINJASPY Announce New Album ‘Spüken’ + New Video ‘Speak’

‘Spüken’ produced by Garth Richardson (Kittie, RATM, Mudvayne, The Melvins)

L-R – Tim Parent – Bass, Joel Parent – Vocals, Guitar – Adam Parent – Drums

Photo Credit: Taya Fraser

NINJASPY, a trio of blood brothers have been experimenting with metal fusion since 2006. Hard, heavy, hook-laden music that runs the gamut of reggae, surf, metal and more make up the band’s rule-breaking formula for notoriety. All this combined with an explosive and powerfully unhinged live show got NINJASPY off the ground in a hurry. Releasing their 2007 debut ‘Pi Nature’ and their 2013 EP ‘No Kata’ with a graphic novel, the band of brothers have teamed up once again with prolific producers GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mudvayne, Gallows) and Ben Kaplan (Biffy Clyro, Atreyu, Haste the Day) for their next full length ‘Spüken’ due out April 14, 2017.

Years in the making since spring 2014 when NINJASPY launched the “Jump Ya Bones” and crowd funding Campaign, the band was able to raise $15,000 to fund the new full length. They began recording in November 2014, taking their culmination of nearly a decade of songs and narrowing them down to an epic 10 track experience to demonstrate all their downbeats to breakdowns to their weaving of reggae, hardcore, metal and much more.

“These 10 songs span a decade, so there are a lot of different feels happening from song to song that represent what we got into over the years. It’s like we spent 10 years swallowing everything life threw at us, then we threw it all back up again, and are now able to listen to the blended, half-digested version of it.” says vocalist / guitarist Joel Parent.

‘Spüken’ was recorded and mixed sporadically over the next two years at in Vancouver BC and in the spring of 2016 between recording sessions, the band teased fans with a filmed and recorded live acoustic performance of their track ‘Azaria’, a song that is included with full metal instrumentation on the new genre-bending album. It showed the true diversity of the band and their ability to take manic and intense music and make it tender and raw.

The band’s first full single / music video ‘Speak’ can be watched at the following link below and can be downloaded from their online store, iTunes, CD Baby and Bandcamp.

Music Video – Speak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32B6xJBNHYs

Show Dates:
March 18 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre – info (The Dreadnoughts 10 Year Double-Show PunkSTRAVAGANZA)
July 14/15 – Armstrong, BC @ Armstrong Metal Fest w/ Revocation, Aggression, Golers and more – info

1. Speak (4:43)

2. Shuriken Dance (4:02)

3. Brother Man (4:54)

4. Dead Duck Dock (4:45)

5. Become Nothing (3:18)

6. What! (3:08)

7. Jump Ya Bones! (3:55)

8. Grip The Cage (4:10)

9. Azaria (4:02)

10. Slave Vehemence (5:44)

Album Length: 42:44

For More Info:

http://www.ninjaspy.net/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9jR

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“Pay attention Canadian recording industry, Ninjaspy is on the rise and the people’s salvation is at hand.” – Absolute Underground Magazine

“Ninjaspy has a unique sound mixing rock, hardcore and ska together.” – Pure Grain Audio

“They harmoniously blend metal, ska, grunge, hardcore, reggae, funk, surf and jazz for a unique mashup sound” – Monday Magazine (Vancouver)

“The group’s reggae-tinged hardcore is anything but generic, and the group’s unique swagger had fans creating a skank-mosh hybrid that quickly turned into a circle pit.” – Georgia Straight (Vancouver)

“The Vancouver-based trio Ninjaspy have made a name for themselves over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why: they’re really good. ” – Metal Sucks

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