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Category: MASON

0 Necromance Mag – Mason – Impervious

  • October 6, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

http://necromance.eu/mason-aus-impervious-cd-2017-autoeditado/

0 Kennedy Entertainment Presents: The Pantheon Podcast w/ Mason, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy, Glass Mind, Insurrection, Binary Creed, Buried Realm + Interview w/ Warcall,

  • October 6, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy · Binary Creed · Buried Realm · Glass Mind · Insurrection · MASON · Warcall

Kennedy Entertainment Presents: The Pantheon Podcast w/ Mason, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy, Glass Mind, Insurrection, Binary Creed, Buried Realm + Interview w/ Warcall,

http://shoutengine.com/KennedyEntertainmentPresentsThePantheon/kennedy-entertainment-presents-the-pantheon-44090

0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Album Premiere Aussie Thrash MASON “Impervious”; Out October 6th

  • October 5, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 5, 2017

For Fans of Kreator, Death, Testament, Sodom

New Noise Mag Album Premiere Aussie Thrash MASON “Impervious”

New Album “Impervious” Out October 6th

New Video “Cross This Path”


L-R: Nonda T. (Drums), Jimmy Benson (Vocals/Guitar), Steve Montalto (Bass), Grant Burns (Lead Guitar)
Photo Credit Tom Sheappard

Crushing audiences across the globe with their driving force and energetic stage presence, Melbourne thrashers MASON deliver commanding performances that has taken them on tours across Australia and beyond in Asia, Europe plus Canada where they have shared the stage with the likes of Harlott, Havok, Accept, Revocation, Mutank and Annihilator.

Drawing influence from The Big Four and The Bay Area, MASON encapsulates the 80′s thrash sound mixed with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section. Their second full length “Impervious” features nine glorious thrashing tracks mixed and mastered by Erin Hamidovic (Devin Townsend Project, Sikth, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Elm Street). Set to be unleashed officially on October 6th and kick the mosh pit into overdrive, the Mad Maxs have teamed up with New Noise Mag for the full album stream premiere.

Vocalist / guitarist Jimmy Benson comments:

“During the demo process we wrote a lot of material, but the majority made the ‘Impervious’ album minus one or two songs. We spent a lot of time fine tuning the songs and making sure they kicked ass! For this album, we focused mainly on trimming the fat and stepping up the energy and tempos. Fast, focused and heavy! For those wanting to know more about this release. ‘Impervious’ touches on so many topics from suicide, death, terrorism and more events that happen to people around the world. When ya look at the front cover, it is a symbol of character and strength of a boy that goes about his everyday life in the worst conditions and does what is normal to him to get by day to day. To sum it up, this new album is powerful and holds a strong message from start to finish.”

Listen to “Impervious” at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-mason-impervious/

Album order for a CD copy of “Impervious” available on MASON‘s website www.masonofficialmetal.com plus will be available for digital download on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers on October 6th.

Music Videos:

“Cross This Path”
 (features live clips from their cross Canada tour with Annihilator and Mutank this past June) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRXtdPIzy8E

“Tears of Tragedy” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXPm1h5w-E

Show Dates:
Nov 11 – Prince Bandroom – Melbourne, Australia w/ Anvil – info
Nov 17 – Bendigo Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Silent Knight – info


Track Listing:
1. Eligos (0:29)
2. Burn (3:30)
3. Tears of Tragedy (4:05)
4. The Afterlife (5:13)
5. Impervious (4:48)
6. Cross This Path (3:26)
7. Sacrificed (4:11)
8. Hellbent on Chaos (3:54)
9. Created To Kill (6:29)
Album Length: 36:08

Album And Live Band Line Up:
Jimmy Benson – Vocals, Guitar
Nonda T. – Drums
Steve Montalto – Bass
Grant Burns – Guitar

For More Info:
http://masonofficialmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/masonofficialband
https://twitter.com/masonthrashband
https://www.instagram.com/masonbandofficial
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aHj
(bio written by Steve Earles)

– 30 –

“Support comes from Australia’s thrash sensations Mason says Annihilator main man Jeff Waters: “With all the great bands that sent in demos, cds and links, the one that stoof out was these guys. My guitarist Aaron and I sat and listened to some of their songs and realized that this band will kick our asses if we don’t start practicing a bit more! Killer thrash band and genuine.” – Jeff Waters Annihilator

“this really is thrash in its truest essence. If you were around when thrash first broke all those years ago, you have to listen to this record. You’ll be flabbergasted how tracks like Tears of Tragedy and The Afterlife make you feel just like you did in 1984-86, so effectively has the band captured the very essence of what thrash metal should look, smell and, most importantly, sound like. – Sentinel Daily

“When the first note gets in your ear you know it’s gonna be an awesome band.  It’s blowing riffs and a nice voice reminding you of many legends.” The Metal Mag

“In town as part of their national tour in support of their latest album “Impervious”, Mason are a thrash force to be reckoned with and their performance tonight was, as recently heard and so eloquently stated, “tight as a nun’s nasty”. No truer words could be said as the Melbourne thrashers brutalised the crowd with their brand of unadulterated vintage thrash that proves that Melbourne truly is a breeding ground for some of the best thrash metal not only in Australia, but in the world.” – The Rock Pit (Live Review)

“There is a real party vibe to this set… well, the whole night but everyone has been waiting for Mason to take the stage. And when they finally do so, Jimmy and the boys prove why they are making a massive dent in the scene locally and internationally.” – Metal-Roos (Live Review)

“Such awesome thrash, it blew me away. They play this solid thrash – clearly old school Metallica & Megadeth influenced and as metal as it can be.” – Metal Roos (Live Review)

“The best thing about Mason is that their eagerness for playing thrash really shines through. They don’t forget that thrash metal fans want to hear thrash metal; not death metal or black metal. Sure, there are a couple of blastbeats, but if you just want a band that plays fast and will make you bang your head insanely hard,Mason is the perfect choice. True to the subgenres’ roots, the band is able to incorporate Maiden/Priest influences into their music, while still spending the majority of the time thrashing. ” – Skull Fracturing Metal

“Mason once again proves the charm of Aussie bands, with the huge, sweeping riffs instantly hooking the listener into their brand of groovy, thrash metal. ” – Heavy Metal Tribune

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0 The Metal Mag N°19 – August/September 2017 – pg 58-59 – Interview w/ MASON

  • October 4, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

http://www.themetalmag.com/metal-mag-n19-augustseptember-2017/

0 Lords of Metal – Mason – Impervious

  • October 2, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/en/reviews/view/id/35374

0 925 Rebellion – MASON (BAND INTERVIEW)

  • October 2, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

http://925rebellion.com/mason-band-interview/

0 CJSW 90.9 FM (Calgary, AB) – Rock Bottom – Episode September 26, 2017 w/ Divinity, Buried Realm, A Devil’s Din, Warcall, Mason, Arisen From Nothing, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy, Protosequence

  • September 27, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · A Devil's Din · Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy · Arisen From Nothing · Buried Realm · Divinity · MASON · Protosequence · Warcall

Rock Bottom – Episode September 26, 2017 w/ Divinity, Buried Realm, A Devil’s Din, Warcall, Mason, Arisen From Nothing, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy, Protosequence

http://cjsw.com/program/rock-bottom/episode/20170926/

0 Sentinel Daily – Mason – Impervious

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

this really is thrash in its truest essence. If you were around when thrash first broke all those years ago, you have to listen to this record. You’ll be flabbergasted how tracks like Tears of Tragedy and The Afterlife make you feel just like you did in 1984-86, so effectively has the band captured the very essence of what thrash metal should look, smell and, most importantly, sound like.

http://www.sentineldaily.com.au/mason-impervious-label/

0 Overdrive Mag – Mason – Impervious “”The whole album is a massive step up, with tracks like “Tears of Tragedy” and “Cross This Path” showing a crucial yet smooth growth from the sound Mason have solidified in their 8 year career. Each song feels like it has had so much attention poured into it, which is the natural result of the band working hard to create a release that stands tall amongst their peers. The breakneck speed and technicality on songs like “Hellbent on Chaos” and “Sacrificed” is straight up intimidating, and I found myself constantly going back to these songs just to revel in the insanity…. this album is everything Mason stands for and represents, but bumped up to the next tier. I’m very excited to see how they try to top this one.”

  • September 25, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

“The whole album is a massive step up, with tracks like “Tears of Tragedy” and “Cross This Path” showing a crucial yet smooth growth from the sound Mason have solidified in their 8 year career. Each song feels like it has had so much attention poured into it, which is the natural result of the band working hard to create a release that stands tall amongst their peers. The breakneck speed and technicality on songs like “Hellbent on Chaos” and “Sacrificed” is straight up intimidating, and I found myself constantly going back to these songs just to revel in the insanity…. this album is everything Mason stands for and represents, but bumped up to the next tier. I’m very excited to see how they try to top this one.”

https://overdrive-mag.com/2017/09/25/album-review-mason-impervious/

0 NEWS: ToiletOvHell Premiere Aussie Thrash MASON’s New Track “Burn”; New Album “Impervious” Out October 6th

  • September 22, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 22, 2017

For Fans of Kreator, Death, Testament, Sodom

ToiletOvHell Premiere Aussie Thrash MASON’s New Track “Burn”

New Album “Impervious” Out October 6th

New Video “Cross This Path”

Launch Album Pre-Order


L-R: Nonda T. (Drums), Jimmy Benson (Vocals/Guitar), Steve Montalto (Bass), Grant Burns (Lead Guitar)
Photo Credit Tom Sheappard

Crushing audiences across the globe with their driving force and energetic stage presence, Melbourne thrashers MASON deliver commanding performances that has taken them on tours across Australia and beyond in Asia, Europe plus Canada where they have shared the stage with the likes of Harlott, Havok, Accept, Revocation, Mutank and Annihilator.

Drawing influence from The Big Four and The Bay Area, MASON encapsulates the 80′s thrash sound mixed with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section.  Their second full length “Impervious” mixed and mastered by Erin Hamidovic (Devin Townsend Project, Sikth, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Elm Street) will be crashing the gates and kicking the mosh pit into overdrive with its official release set for October 6th. The album follows their three past releases “Unmerciful” (EP) (2016), “Warhead” (2013), and self-titled EP (2011) that have captivated and reinforced their stronghold on a global level.

Leading up to the release of “Impervious”, MASON have teamed up with ToiletOvHell.com for the premiere of their next single “Burn”, one of nine glorious thrashing tracks that will be blazing an even bigger trail for this Aussie powerhouse.

Listen to “Burn” at the following link: http://www.toiletovhell.com/preimere-mason-burn/

Album pre-order for a CD copy of “Impervious” available on MASON‘s website www.masonofficialmetal.com plus will be available for digital download on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers on October 6th.

Music Videos:

“Cross This Path”
 (features live clips from their cross Canada tour with Annihilator and Mutank this past June) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRXtdPIzy8E

“Tears of Tragedy” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXPm1h5w-E

Show Dates:
Sept 29 – Evelyn Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Earth Rot, Mason, Blackhelm + Cordell – info
Nov 17 – Bendigo Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Silent Knight – info


Track Listing:
1. Eligos (0:29)
2. Burn (3:30)
3. Tears of Tragedy (4:05)
4. The Afterlife (5:13)
5. Impervious (4:48)
6. Cross This Path (3:26)
7. Sacrificed (4:11)
8. Hellbent on Chaos (3:54)
9. Created To Kill (6:29)
Album Length: 36:08

Album And Live Band Line Up:
Jimmy Benson – Vocals, Guitar
Nonda T. – Drums
Steve Montalto – Bass
Grant Burns – Guitar

For More Info:
http://masonofficialmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/masonofficialband
https://twitter.com/masonthrashband
https://www.instagram.com/masonbandofficial
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aHj
(bio written by Steve Earles)

– 30 –

“Support comes from Australia’s thrash sensations Mason says Annihilator main man Jeff Waters: “With all the great bands that sent in demos, cds and links, the one that stoof out was these guys. My guitarist Aaron and I sat and listened to some of their songs and realized that this band will kick our asses if we don’t start practicing a bit more! Killer thrash band and genuine.” – Jeff Waters Annihilator

“In town as part of their national tour in support of their latest album “Impervious”, Mason are a thrash force to be reckoned with and their performance tonight was, as recently heard and so eloquently stated, “tight as a nun’s nasty”. No truer words could be said as the Melbourne thrashers brutalised the crowd with their brand of unadulterated vintage thrash that proves that Melbourne truly is a breeding ground for some of the best thrash metal not only in Australia, but in the world.” – The Rock Pit (Live Review)

“There is a real party vibe to this set… well, the whole night but everyone has been waiting for Mason to take the stage. And when they finally do so, Jimmy and the boys prove why they are making a massive dent in the scene locally and internationally.” – Metal-Roos (Live Review)

“Such awesome thrash, it blew me away. They play this solid thrash – clearly old school Metallica & Megadeth influenced and as metal as it can be.” – Metal Roos (Live Review)

“The best thing about Mason is that their eagerness for playing thrash really shines through. They don’t forget that thrash metal fans want to hear thrash metal; not death metal or black metal. Sure, there are a couple of blastbeats, but if you just want a band that plays fast and will make you bang your head insanely hard,Mason is the perfect choice. True to the subgenres’ roots, the band is able to incorporate Maiden/Priest influences into their music, while still spending the majority of the time thrashing. ” – Skull Fracturing Metal

“Mason once again proves the charm of Aussie bands, with the huge, sweeping riffs instantly hooking the listener into their brand of groovy, thrash metal. ” – Heavy Metal Tribune

—

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#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
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