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0 Asher Media Relations Offers Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 3’

  • December 10, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

Asher Media Relations Offers Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 3’

         Asher Media Relations, a PR company based in Montreal, QC that aids bands getting heard and read about in rock and metal media for over half a decade, is proud to unleash its latest holiday sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 3’. The sampler is a free download, which features 23 tracks from the talented artists AMR has worked with during 2013.

“We like to thank all the media outlets for all their support they have given us to help promote these artists! You have been instrumental in giving our artists exposure through interviews, reviews, radio play and then some! Thank you for also being so welcoming to Cara Ashbey, the Asher Media Intern, and hope you enjoy the music from these bands, that we’ve had the pleasure to work with over this past year.” comments Jon Asher, music publicist and founder of Asher Media Relations.

Free Download – https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-3

1. Chariots of The Gods – Starborn 03:24
2. Edge of Attack – In Hell 04:36
3. CHOSEN – Engines of Belief 05:30
4. BornBroken – Control 03:50
5. The In & Outs – There We Go 02:35
6. Fatality – Thoughts Collide 05:10
7. Sanktuary – Midnite Mass 05:29
8. Final Trigger – Face It 03:17
9. The Rabid Whole – Future 03:56
10. Breached – Left Behind 04:06
11. Arcane Saints – Your Ocean 03:22
12. All Else Fails – Anti Martyr 05:49
13. Where Giants Once Stood – The Heavens Tremble 03:35
14. Until Dawn – This Fallen Fortress 03:19
15. Dissension – Of Time & Chronic Disease 07:00
16. Unbeing – Versus 10 Behemoth 06:26
17. Insurrection – Checkmate 04:59
18. Death Toll Rising – Infection Legacy 05:40
19. Tribune – Insectoid 04:50
20. Psychostick – Obey The Beard 03:59
21. Trainwreck Architect – As Killers Breathe (ft. Guitar Solo by Jeff Waters of Annihilator) 04:31
22. Lucid Skies – Shotgun Mouthwash 02:43
23. XUL – Battlestorm 04:27

For more info on Asher Media Relations, please visit the following links:

Website: www.AsherMediaRelations.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asher-Media-Relations/165495083464661

Twitter: @AsherMusicPRGuy

0 DeadRhetoric.com – Asher Media Relations CD Giveaway – Chariots of the Gods, Fatality, Sanktuary, BornBroken, and Edge of Attack

  • June 19, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations · BornBroken · Chariots of The Gods · Edge Of Attack · Fatality · Sanktuary

http://www.deadrhetoric.com/news/asher-media-relations-cd-giveaway/

0 ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS Offers Free Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 2’

  • December 21, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS Offers Free Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 2’

  Another year down and another one to follow, Asher Media Relations, the PR company behind some of Canada’s best up and coming metal talents is proud to offer a holiday sampler to fans near and far to head bang their season greetings.

Featuring nineteen tracks of AMR’s 2012 roster, the sampler showcases metal genres ranging from brutal death, thrash, power, prog to folk, and a taste of some heavy rock.

To get your FREE DOWNLOAD please visit the following link here. (http://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-2)

Happy Metal Annihilation! Vol. 2 – Track Listing

1. Titans Eve – Destined To Die 03:08
2. Adrenechrome – Titans Fall 03:18
3. Chariots of The Gods – Tides of War 03:20
4. Auroch – From Forgotten Worlds 04:35
5. Tribune – The Succubus 03:14
6. Mortor – Under The Flag 03:00
7. Psychostick – Jolly Old Sadist 03:24
8. Dark Century – Kill The Crowd 03:55
9. XUL – Mastication of Putrescent Empyrean Remains 05:14
10. Odium – No Way Out 04:18
11. Vesperia – Pints Held High 04:21
12. Scythia – Sailor’s Accolade 03:19
13. Edge of Attack – Forever 03:46
14. All Else Fails – This Burden of Life 05:13
15. The Rabid Whole – Future 03:56
16. Arcane Saints – Never Say Die 04:07
17. Project Mars – Hey! 03:07
18. New Jacobin Club – My Smile 02:36
19. The In & Outs – Sleepy Sheep 03:35

For more info on Asher Media Relations please visit the following link: https://ashermediarelations.com/about/

0 Testimonials

  • December 18, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

“Some labels should take note of the professionalism of one or two PR companies like Asher Media whose comprehensive background and information on this new Canadian act (Titans Eve) is top quality” – Martin Harris – Powerplay Mag UK

“…I remember coming home after getting the first pressing of our record and being so proud and excited but also having this feeling of “WHAT NOW?”, how do I show this to the world?…..the answer came in the form of Mr. Jon Asher and ASHER MEDIA, who pushed our band and exposed our music to more media and listeners in three months than we had in the previous three years. A publicist is the best thing you can do for your band and ASHER MEDIA is as professional, dedicated and committed to your success as any you’ll find. Much love from the ADRENECHROME boys.” – Chris Friesen – Adrenechrome

“Jon Asher has been an integral part of our team for years, and I’ve recommended him to many other bands looking for promo help. He gets shit done and is a true professional! Not to mention a cool dude.” – Tim Brown – Striker

“Jon Asher is a world-class professional.  He always gets the job done and at a fast pace.  With very reasonable price packages he is the right PR guy for bands or festivals of all sizes. I’ve used him for my band and management company.  100% recommend Asher Media Relations.”  – Eric Dow – Hellsott/Fatal Ilness Management/ Wacken Metal Battle USA

“Jon has done an absolutely killer job working on Hyperspace Metal Festival. His professionalism and promptness have helped elevate the festival to the next level. If you’re promoting an international metal event in Canada you’d be a fool to not have him on your team.” – Joey Hockin – Journeyman Productions / Hyperspace Metal Festival

“Jon Asher is the man you want if you’re looking to do PR for your band. Doesn’t matter if you’re big or small he’ll always give 110% to land you the biggest outlets and coverage he can. A+ experience, Jon is a joy to work with and we wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again. If you’re looking to take your band to the next level, look no further than Asher Media Relations.”  – Matt Leblanc – Ancient Thrones

“Working with Jon Asher at Asher Media was a great experience for us at Iron Kingdom,  he was involved in our latest album ‘On The Hunt’, which was released on Oct 4th, 2019.  He not only did the expected tasks of a PR company, (getting us album reviews online and in magazines, interviews, radio play, etc..) but he also went beyond that,  he took on additional roles such as suggesting how best to build hype around our new release, and how to schedule that hype properly.  Jon even came out to meet us and watch us perform in his hometown, and he even helped us promote an additional tour simply as a friend helping us out.  I highly recommend Asher Media as a hard-working, and genuine PR company that any band should be proud to hire.” – Chris Osterman (Iron Kingdom)

“Not only is Jon an incredible PR guy, he is also an incredible person. Always does what’s right, dependable, and works his ass off. Thank you Jon for all of your hard work, and for everyone wondering if they should go with Jon…Do it and thank us later!” – Bobby Keller – Meka Nism

“Asher Media Relations rules. Quick, efficient, and easy to work with. The results are tangible, the rates are affordable, and the effects are long-lasting. Essential for Canadian artists.” – Chris McCrimmon – Widow’s Peak

“There are two kinds of people in the music industry: those who like to talk about results, and those who deliver them. Jon is the embodiment of the second. We’ve worked with him for all our releases for Red Cain, and there is no one else who will absolutely step it up 110% and fight for your band day after day, to get you heard, seen, and talked about in hundreds of press outlets.

When it comes to marketing, you get what you put in, in terms of quality material and collateral – but if you approach this professionally and provide Asher with a release schedule and strong media content, he is a battering ram, and will get you reviews, interviews, airplay, and everything in between. Despite nominally being a North American publisher, Asher Media can get a surprising amount of overseas presence for your band as well (we had interest from UK, Germany, etc), and there is no overvaluing the strong relationships with media outlets Jon has built over his years in the business.

Building a lasting relationship with Asher has been a huge benefit for us as a band – but he is just a great dude as well. Approach him professionally, give him all the tools, and treat his work with respect, and he will take care of you – it’s as simple as that.” –  Evgeniy Zayarny – Red Cain

“We have had the pleasure of working with Asher Media for many releases now. He’s been our go-to guy for a little over 3 years and we love working with him. I don’t think we have met anyone else who drives and works so hard for your band. You feel and know that he believes in your band and product your pushing, and he gets that out there better than anyone else could. The results and feedback speak for themselves, as well as Jon just being a very stand up guy all around.” – Woodhawk 

“Asher Media Relations was the biggest single action we took as a band to get our music heard. In a matter of months, we had interviews on radio stations, podcasts, and print magazines. We had our music featured on multiple leading heavy music websites/social media. It turned into real dollars when we started seeing album and merch sales all across the globe. Can’t recommend Jon enough – working with him truly changed the trajectory of our band.”  – Derek Lionas – Getaway Van

“Imonolith has worked with Jon Asher for just over a year now. His work is top notch, consistent and punctual. We want to be as professional as possible in the music industry and, Asher Media helps us accomplish that. We highly recommend Asher Media for all your Canadian PR needs.” – Imonolith

“Not only is Jon Asher fun to work with, he is also one of the most persistent dudes I’ve ever met in the music industry… he does what he says he’s going to do, and doesn’t make claims that he can’t back up.” – Joshua Key (Guitar) – Psychostick

“Jon, always works his ass off for us. If we need that extra push for upcoming releases (Single, full album or otherwise,) he’s always helped us reach all kinds of audiences we couldn’t on our own. As a relatively new band, he’s assisted with learning the ins and outs of the industry that we didn’t know previously. Always has the best interest of our band in mind! Can’t wait to work with him again on our next release!” -Die Another Day

“Through working with Jon, our local and international fanbase has grown. His company lays it all out for us as a band, a clear objective, sources, and price.  Since our first major release, we trusted Asher and excitedly anticipated the results. Asher Media Relations is a mainline to the rest of the Metal community. You get out of it what you put in, and AMR elevates a band to a level of professionalism in personal presentation and in the press.” – Black Absinthe

“A good publicist should be the corner stone of any serious musical act’s marketing plan. Asher Media Relations is without a doubt the best metal publicist in the country, and it helped us get attention from a wide range of media, including our targeted audience. We probably wouldn’t have record deals today if we didn’t have AMR to help us in the first place, and we owe Jon for this.”  – Nicolas Miquelon (bassist/vocalist) – Norilsk

“I work with many people in the business and no one work as hard as Jon at Asher Media! Let’s face it, without that guy the scene will fall down in a second. He represents the passion, the hard work and the heart of music. With him the sky is the limit!” – DjpunkassBed – Prescription Punk Rock CKRL 89.1 FM (Quebec City)

“Asher’s been the extra kick we needed to punch up our releases. We’ve released two albums previously and people didn’t notice them as much as Prototype. It’s a professional business with awesome results, and lots of efforts are put into getting the word around!” – Stef Jomphe (Vocalist) – Insurrection

“Infrared has worked with Asher Media multiple times and each time Jon delivered exactly what was promised and more. He is easy to work with and really guides you through the PR process. The exposure we gained through working with Asher Media was impressive to say the least. Will definitely be using Asher Media in the future.” – Infrared 

“Jon did a great job handling press for our release! We had some fantastic placements, and he was always incredibly responsive and timely for all of our questions. Would highly recommend!” -Fang VonWrathenstein – Barbarian Vocals, Lords of the Trident

0 Interviews & Articles with Asher

  • December 18, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

McGill University – Music, Mosh Pits, and Mayhem: A Public Relations Journey

Jon Asher, former musician and graduate from the McGill Public Relations and Communication Management program, shares how he transformed his love of music into an entrepreneurial endeavour.

https://mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/article/music-mosh-pits-and-mayhem-public-relations-journey

Fixion Media Interview w/ Asher Media Relations founder Jon Asher – Talking PR, Wacken and more! – http://fixionmedia.com/fm/asher-media/

Canadian Music PR Prodigy, Jon Asher, Recounts His Rise From a Glum Corporate World to the Founding of Asher Media Relations – Part 1 of 2 – http://rockandrollreport.com/canadian-music-pr-prodigy-jon-asher-recounts-his-rise-from-a-glum-corporate-world-to-the-founding-of-asher-media-relations-%E2%80%93-part-1-of-2/

Canadian Music PR Prodigy, Jon Asher, Recounts His Rise From a Glum Corporate World to the Founding of Asher Media Relations – Part 2 of 2 – http://rockandrollreport.com/canadian-music-pr-prodigy-jon-asher-recounts-his-rise-from-a-glum-corporate-world-to-the-founding-of-asher-media-relations-%E2%80%93-part-2-of-2/

Guitarist’s Hero – Asher Media Relations in the Montreal gazette – Business Section – http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/business/story.html?id=2afa9ab8-dabc-44e2-a55a-61a150da3561&p=1

Feature Fridays: Music publicist Jon Asher – The three things every band needs to know about image awareness – http://www.torontomusicscene.ca/interviews/feature-fridays-music-publicist-jon-asher-the-three-things-every-band-needs-to-know-about-image-awareness.html

Baron Mag – Asher Media Relations: Passion Musicale – http://baronmag.com/blog/view/asher_media_relations_passion_musicale_leonardo_calcagno/

McGill University – McGill News – Alumni Magazine – Tales from the (not so) dark side – Jon Asher, CertPRMgmt’07, says the death metal bands he helps promote are often misunderstood. Opera can be pretty violent too, you know. – http://publications.mcgill.ca/mcgillnews/2012/08/09/tales-from-the-not-so-dark-side/

“Some labels should take note of the professionalism of one or two PR companies like Asher Media whose comprehensive background and information on this new Canadian act (Titans Eve) is top quality” – Martin Harris – Powerplay Mag UK

Capsule Ondes Chocs 35 – 1er Septembre 2012 – (Jon Asher – Asher Media Relations) – Interview at 40 minute mark.

0 Blankfest Calgary Returns For 2nd Annual Fundraiser For The Mustard Seed, It’s About The Homeless, Nothing More, Nothing Less

  • October 3, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations · Blankfest Calgary

Blankfest Calgary Returns For 2nd Annual Fundraiser For The Mustard Seed, It’s About The Homeless, Nothing More, Nothing Less

“The second annual Blankfest blankets the city of Calgary on November 3rd to help those in need.”

     With the success of last year’s Blankfest Calgary, a full-to-capacity event at Blind Beggar’s Pub that raised nearly $1,000 and over 200 blankets for the homeless in one of Canada’s coldest cities, it is a great pride to announce the music charity fundraiser will return for its second annual event in support of Calgary’s homeless shelter The Mustard Seed.

Taking place from 2pm to 2am, 12 rock and metal bands from across the province will be offering their musical support to help raise awareness, funds and blankets for the homeless.

“We are really excited for Blankfest this year. The submissions for both Calgary and now our expansion to Vancouver have been phenomenal and its been very hard to narrow it down to just 12 for Calgary. It’s awesome to see the support that bands in the indie community are bringing forth. With the success of last year, we can’t wait to see what this year brings in both cities. We have an amazing team working on these events, and the passion involved is an overwhelming emotion,” comments Leanne Harrison, organizer of Blankfest Calgary and tour booker at local SIN Agency.

All proceeds from Blankfest Calgary will be donated to the city’s Mustard Seed, a non-profit organization that has been caring for the needs of the less fortunate since 1984 through its three centres across Alberta and delivers basic services such as housing and employment programs to those in need while partnering with the community to address the root causes of poverty.

The show details with order of band line up is as follows with genre:

Date: Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 

Venue: Blind Beggar Pub, 5211 Macleod Trail SW

Cost: Clothing Donation For The Homeless (Blankets, Sweaters, Shirts, Socks, Pants, Jackets etc.) or Pay What You Want Donation (all proceeds go to The Mustard Seed)

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/469641383057152/

2:00 p.m. – Matt Blais (Acoustic) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/mattblaismusic
3:00 p.m. – Jung People (Progressive Instrumental Rock) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/jungpeople
4:00 p.m. – Mammoth Grove (Rock/Blues) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/mammothgrove
5:00 p.m. – Atacama Republic (Rock) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atacama-Republic/103289433057261
6:00 p.m. – Dreams of Reason (Rock) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/dreamsofreason
7:00 p.m. – Bloom (Reggae/ Rock) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/bloomband
8:00 p.m. – Stone Iris (Rock/Blues/Reggae) – Edmonton, AB – https://www.facebook.com/stoneiris
9:00 p.m. – Open Air (Rock) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/openairrock
10:00 p.m. – Dusty Tucker (Southern Rock) – Red Deer, AB – https://www.facebook.com/DustyTuckerBand
11:00 p.m. – All Else Fails (Metal) – Edmonton, AB – https://www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada
12:00 a.m. – Leave the Living (Metal) – Red Deer, AB – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leave-the-Living/230527546989411
1:00 a.m. – Before The Storm (Metal) – Calgary, AB – https://www.facebook.com/BTSMUSIC

About Blankfest:

BlankFest Documentary 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc

Blankfest Documentary II – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUy2Oms2Cw

BlankFest Documentary III – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QNKJIPP21Y

Blank-Fest is an annual benefit concert, usually held one-to-two weeks before Christmas, which raises blankets for the homeless. It was founded in 1997 in Nyack, NY (a suburb approximately 20 miles outside ofNew York City) by Kenn Rowell who is the frontman for the NYC-based band, The Baghdaddios.

Over the years Blank-Fest has collected over 5,900 total donations for the homeless. With the exception of one year (2001) donations in every year has increased. Much of this growth can be attributed to increased exposure through local radio, the internet and the press, including featured articles in the New York Daily News and mentions in the New York Post.[1] In addition there have been satellite shows that have been formed in other states, cities and countries. So numerous have donations been in recent years that volunteers have had to split the distribution/delivery of blankets to the less fortunate on multiple nights, starting on Christmas Eve. Often excess donations are distributed to homeless shelters as well.

Efforts to duplicate the successes of the early Nyack shows proved elusive at best until New Jersey-based independent artist activist, Richard Kubicz read about Blank-Fest’s efforts in the Daily News and proposed a “sister show” at a local club in Garwood, NJ. The first Blank-Fest-NJ, promoted extensively through Kubicz’s D.I.Y. music website Let’s Rock America [1] was a resounding success, netting 200 blankets which were donated directly to a neighboring homeless shelter in Cranford and garnered notice in the Bergen County press in 2006. Last year’s second annual Jersey show produced similar results. Similarly, Blank-Fest UK [2]was founded in Nottingham, England after a local recording studio owner heard an interview with The Baghdaddios on the British Armed Forces Radio Network, BFBS Radio One during the group’s Summer 2007 tour of England. Upon hearing about both the American and UK efforts Ontario-based photographer Gaynor Fletcher approached Rowell regarding the formation of a Blank-Fest Canada show. Also, debuting in 2007, in Guelph, ON, the inauguaral Canadian event featured popular Canadian folk artist James Gordon and was covered extensively by the Canadian media [2], raising well over 100 blankets.

In addition to these shows former Baghdaddios bassist, John Sidoti joined forces with local internet radio personality Ron Purtee to develop the first-ever Blank-Fest Wisconsin, [3], also in 2007, in the Milwaukee-area suburb of Racine.

Currently, there are 8 Blank-Fest shows serving 7 major metropolitan areas in three countries. In addition to those mentioned previously, 2008 has seen the addition of three additional shows: Blank-Fest Florida, which is hosted in Northern Florida (Lake City, near Gainesville, FL) and Blank-Fest VA, which is hosted in Richmond, VA (see links below).

In addition, promoters in Bridgeport, CT as well as Ottawa, Canada have begun work for premiere Blank-Fest shows in December 2009. The first Blank-Fest Quebec (which was also the first “post-Holiday Season” Blank-Fest show) which took place on Saturday evening, February 21, 2009, garnered approximately 503 total donations [4].

Currently plans are in development to expand Blank-Fest even further. There has been talk of shows in Texas, Northeast Pennsylvania, Ohio and Atlanta, GA. Several additional popular artists have been approached regarding future such shows. Quoted in a newspaper interview in 2000, Rowell maintained that “as long as there is the issue of homelessness we will continue to have a Blank-Fest”, further adding that he wishes “we didn’t have to hold these shows” but that, until the situation dramatically improves, everyone involved understands that they really have no other choice.

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0 WatchMojo.com – Heavy MTL BOTB 2012 Interviews with Guest Judges

  • September 21, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations · Dungeon Works Productions · H.M.M.A.C. · Kill Devil Hill
WatchMojo interviews
Interview with Annihilator’s Jeff Waters 
Annihilator’s Jeff Waters On Modern Metal 

Interview with Glen Drover on ‘Metalusion’ 
Glen Drover On His Career: Megadeth, Testament 

Interview with Vinny Appice on Black Sabbath, John Lennon 
Vinny Appice on Black Sabbath Pranks 

Interview with Alex Skolnick: Joe Satriani, Jazz vs Thrash
Alex Skolnick Talks Testament, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jazz Trio 

Cannibal Corpse Talks ‘Torture’ 
Cannibal Corpse’s Paul Mazurkiewicz on KISS, Drum Idols

0 Absolute Underground Magazine – Interview – Jon Asher

  • September 18, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

0 Capsule Ondes Chocs 35 – 1er Septembre 2012 – (Jon Asher – Asher Media Relations)

  • September 4, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

Interview starts at 40 minute mark.

 

0 Powerplay Magazine UK – Review – Titans Eve – Life Apocalypse

  • August 26, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations · Titans Eve

Thank you Martin Harris of Powerplay Mag UK for the kind words and awesome review! “Some labels should take note of the professionalism of one or two PR companies like Asher Media whose comprehensive background and information on this new Canadian act (Titans Eve) is top quality”

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