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0 NEWS: CORPSE HOARDER Win 2017 Wacken Metal Battle USA Final

  • May 23, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2017

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CORPSE HOARDER Win Wacken Metal Battle USA Final

To Play At Wacken Open Air 2017


Winner: Corpse Hoarder – Wacken Metal Battle USA 2017

It was a battle of the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas for the first ever Wacken Metal Battle USA to send one American band to play at this year’s Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany as part of the festival’s international Metal Battle competition. The final four came down to Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia), Goblet (Boston), Power Theory (Philadelphia) and Upheaval (Boston) for one to play the stage at Wacken. Bringing their blasts of metal ranging from power, black, death, thrash and a mixture of more, the first ever Wacken Metal Battle USA champion was crowned to Corpse Hoarder who brought an exciting, energetic set of their blend of groove death grind metal that the judges could not deny being presented to the Wacken stage.

The Wacken Metal Battle USA final was held in Philadelphia on May 20th at the Whiskey Tango.

Wacken Metal Battle USA Finalists 
Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia) – https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com/ – WINNER
Goblet (Boston) – http://goblet2.bandcamp.com/
POWER THEORY (Philadelphia) – http://www.sentinelmusic75.wix.com/powertheoryand
Upheaval (Boston) – http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com/

Wacken Metal Battle USA will be returning for 2018 with an announcement of participating cities and submissions.
Please follow them at http://www.metalbattlusa.com and  https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/.

About:
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in various cities. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd – 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE

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How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals, selecting the top band to move forward to the national final (city and date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/metalbattleusa

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

RULES:

All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.

  • Your band doesn’t have a deal and isn’t about to sign to a label in the near future.
  • Your band can easily play a 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
  • PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
  • Backline arrangements TBA.
  • The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
  • To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
  • Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
  • Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.

If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.

Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.

Sponsors / Media Partners:

LosCabosDrumsticks.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalSucks.net
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
DVT Entertainment
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Grayskull Booking
Full Siege Entertainment
Gigfly.ca
Death Kiss (WEMF)
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0 NEWS: London Hard Rockers ABANDONED SOULS Offer Free Download “Make It Last’ via PureGrainAudio

  • May 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Abandoned Souls · Music News

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For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace

London Hard Rockers ABANDONED SOULS Offer Free Download “Make It Last’ via PureGrainAudio

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Ontario Show Dates

Inspired by Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Judas Priest, Godsmack and Kings X, ABANDONED SOULS’ sound is powerful, heavy, rhythmic, melodic, and personal. Unleashing their fifth release and latest EP “Make It Last” this past April via their indie label Fiend Records, the London, ON heavy rockers have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com to offer a FREE download of their new EP’s title track.The band comments on the EP:

“We want to give the fans a pure and unfiltered listening experience, one that reflects us and where we are at in our musical journey and our lives. It is as much a reflection of who we are as musicians as it is of us as people. The philosophy behind “’Make It Last’ is a reference to always trying to make the good times in life last as long as you can. As much as possible, try to live every minute like it could be your last…Time is fleeting, so…Make It Last!”

To get your FREE download, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/abandoned-souls-make-it-last-free-song-download

In additional news, ABANDONED SOULS will be performing Ontario show dates in promotion of their new EP “Make It Last”, which includes a CD launch in Windsor on May 27th at The Backstage with support from Punishment and Thy Kingdom Slum. Details here.

Track Listing:
1. Prove It (3:42)
2. Make It Last (3:28)
3. Best of Me (3:35)
4. Stand Out Front (3:26)
5. So Through (4:41)
EP Length: 18:54

Show Dates:
May 27 – The Backstage – Windsor, ON w/ Punishment, Thy Kingdom Slum – info
June 24 – Jacob Hespeler Hall – Cambridge, ON w/ Counterwait, Punishment
Sept 9 – Norma Jean’s – London, ON w. Counterwait

 

For more info:
http://www.abandonedsouls.com/
http://www.facebook.com/abandonedsouls1
http://www.twitter.com/abandonedsouls

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“The group has definitely found their own sound and are geared up to make it heard. INSIGHTFUL MINDS AT EASE is an album you must hear.” – Metal Rules (2015)     

                                                  
“The overall concept of “Insightful Minds At Ease” is exceptionally uplifting.” – Metal-Temple (2015)

“Insightful Minds At Ease: “It’s a well produced piece of work that deserves a global audience and will hopefully be rewarded with one.” – Scene Magazine (2015)

“Damned If You Don’t: “Abandoned Souls are back with another helping of bone crushing heavy metal.” – Scene Magazine (2012)

“Some Never Will: “Like ‘Black Stone Cherry’ and ‘Alter Bridge’ Abandoned souls will join the elite with a ground-breaking release. 10/10 ” – Metalliville (June 2009)
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0 NEWS: Denver Death Trio PILE OF PRIESTS Signs With Fatal Illness Management

  • May 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Pile of Priests

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Denver Death Trio PILE OF PRIESTS Signs With Fatal Illness Management

Denver, CO death metal trio PILE OF PRIESTS have signed to FATAL ILLNESS MANAGEMENT artist roster, which includes Vesperia, Malphas and D.V.T.

Eric Dow of Fatal Illness Management comments:

“I have had my eye on the Denver scene for a few years now and I am excited to be working with such a talented group from that awesome scene. Pile of Priests definitely have the potential to go places and I want to help them succeed in all of their musical endeavors.”

Pile of Priests is currently working on completing their new EP entitled “Tenebrous Labyrinth”. The band originated in 2009 as death/thrash band and has since evolved into a progressive death metal band. They have executed a number of mini-tours throughout New Mexico, California, Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska and have had the honor of opening for Artillery, Vader, and Immolation. Led by Evan Salvador (vocals, guitars), Patrick Leyn (bass, backing vocals), and Evan Knight (drums, additional session guitars), Pile of Priests successfully and independently financed their debut album as well as booked an entire western coast tour in support of that record (Void to Enlightenment).

Pile of Priests comments on the signing to FIM and upcoming EP:

“We here at Pile of Priests are ecstatic to announce that we have begun working with Fatal Illness Management! Over the past month, Eric Dow has been prompt to answer all our questions as well as provide genuine insight of the industry. With full confidence in Eric (New Dad) and the Fatal Illness team, the band can confidently and professionally move forward. We like to also add that after our collective introspection of the last release ‘Void To Enlightenment,’ we knew how we wanted to proceed next and quickly began writing new material. Now a year after touring for Void, our new EP titled ‘Tenebrous Labyrinth’ is finally completed. As a power trio, we’ve agreed this record properly portrays our ideal sound. The weight of intensity it beholds really showcases some of our best material yet.”

Song Stream – Incantations of Old – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-cjkaaKdI

Album Stream – Void To Enlightenment – https://pileofpriests1.bandcamp.com/

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/pileofpriests/
https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement/

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0 TOUR ALERT: PROTOSEQUENCE Announce “The Greasy BC Tour”

  • May 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Protosequence

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For fans of After The Burial, Rings of Saturn, All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, and Born of Osiris

TOUR ALERT: PROTOSEQUENCE Announce “The Greasy BC Tour”


L-R – Jacob Teeple (bass), Kyle Hunter (guitar), Joseph McKee (vocals), Logan Vars (drums), Parker (guitar and vocals)
Photo-credit: Lucas Gould at Trivium Photography

Offering a rush of groovy guitar parts met with story-filled lyrics and serene, landscape-sized instrumentals that roll like hills into a valley, Edmonton, AB’s PROTOSEQUENCE will be embarking on their “The Greasy BC” tour this June in support of their latest release “Schizophrene” along with premiering new material that can only be heard live from their forthcoming follow up. The tour is presented by Temple Entertainment and Odessa Music Management plus sponsored by Absolute Underground and will kick off in Abbotsford, BC on June 10th and wrap up with a hometown show in Edmonton, AB on June 17th. Supporting PROTOSEQUENCE on the tour will be Calgary melodic progressive death metallers PLAGUEBRINGER. (dates listed below)


Guitarist and vocalist Parker commented:

“This tour marks our return to beautiful British Columbia, and this time we come with friends! Our buddies in Plaguebringer are gonna be raging with us, so if we hit your town, come hang!  Let’s get greasy, liquor and cheeseburger style.”

Video “Guardian” on Djent Worldwide TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMRKEmnCZhU

Video “Pitiless” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvrKe-L6cI4

EP Stream – “Schizophrene” – https://protosequence.bandcamp.com/album/schizophrene

The Greasy BC Tour sponsored by Absolute Underground
*Select dates with Plaguebringer
June 10 – Abbotsford, BC – Brother’s Billiards* – With Plaguebringer
June 11 – Victoria, BC – Intrepid Theatre* – With Plaguebringer
June 12 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie* – With Plaguebringer
June 13 – Vancouver, BC – 333* – With Plaguebringer

June 17 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub


Track Listing:
1. Pitiless 03:47
2. Guardian 03:18
3. Cannabis Daggers 05:02
4. Darkness Weeps 05:55

For more info:
http://www.protosequence.com

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-a9P

About:

Protosequence is a reference to the original genome where all life began — much like the band, which existed in principle before they even had a presence. Each of the members were lying in wait to be activated and become the strain that is now Protosequence. Kyle Hunter (guitar) was constantly crafting near-complete songs that were ready to be realized. It did not take long for Kyle and Logan Vars (drums) to finally meet. It seemed as though there were two projects destined to combine into a singular effort to form the final line-up for the band: Logan (drums), Kyle (guitar), Parker (guitar), Joseph (vocals), and Ryan (ex-bassist). Members have a long history in the Edmonton music scene, playing in bands like Anubian and In The Midst Of A Murder since the early 2000s.

The band draws influence from acts like All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, and The Black Dahlia Murder. With a foothold on their influences, they root their music in technicality while layering emotional, yet gruff vocals weaved into every track.The band transitions seamlessly through djent riffs, grinding drums, and groove elements, making their sound versatile and ever-changing. Each live performance is crafted like an album played from front to back, with each song bearing a story and painting the room like a canvas — leaving the colours and experiences on each audience member.

The band is currently planning to release another EP as a follow up to their 2016 release ‘Schizophrene’ that will be announced early 2017.

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0 NEWS: Antichrist Mag Premiere Extreme Metal Duo DEITY “Beginning of Extinction”; Debut Self-Titled Album Out June 2nd

  • May 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Deity · Music News

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For Fans of Emperor, Suffocation, Death, Diabolic, Gorguts, Hate Eternal

Antichrist Mag Premiere Extreme Metal Duo DEITY “Beginning of Extinction”

Debut Self-Titled Album Out June 2nd

L-R – John Massey – Vocals/Guitars, Danny Alessandro – Vocals/Guitars

The brainchild of Danny Alessandro (guitars/vocals) and John Massey (guitars/vocals), Toronto death metal duo DEITY has been a long time coming. Inspired by Suffocation, Emperor, Death, Slayer and Immortal and describing their music as ‘relentless, powerful, intriguing, honest and revitalizing’, DEITY has produced a truly special debut self-titled album due out June 2, 2017.

“We formed about 15 years ago…Myself and John have always been the core of Deity. We had both been working on other projects till we felt the need to finally go in and finish this album about 3 years ago. We’ve known each other for about 20 years. We got tired of working on metal that wasn’t true to us. This is an album we’ve always wanted to hear!” comments Danny Alessandro.

The self-titled debut features eight brutal assaults that include session drums done by Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy) plus session bass by Flo Ravet (ex-Nephelium) along with the album being mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist) and produced by Danny Alessandro and Joey Virgilio.

Teaming up with Antichrist Magazine, the duo premieres their second single “Beginning of Exctinction”.

“Beginning of Extinction came about during a jam session between Danny and I. As I played a few riffs, Danny played off of those and that’s how we ended up with the tune. The concept behind it was similar to what Dante and Virgil experienced through the Inferno. Our goal was for the individual to have that mindset as if they were witnessing the end of times. The lyrical themes were inspired by Hate Eternal/Morbid Angel while having that musical infusion of brutality, melody and complexity.” comments John Massey.



“Beginning of Extinction” can be heard at http://antichristmagazine.com/song-premiere-deity-beginning-of-extinction/

and first single “Sacrificium” can be heard here.

With the completion of DEITY‘s debut self-titled album, the extreme duo, Danny and John are looking forward to taking their sound to live stages in Toronto, Montreal and beyond. Watch this pair, because DEITY are a band that deserve to break out of the studio into the live arena!

Track Listing:
1. Suspended In Animation (1:55)
2. Beginning Of Extinction (8:18)
3. Sacrificium (4:47)
4. From Which We Came, We Now Return (8:40)
5. Rituals (4:36)
6. In Time (6:31)
7. Illuminate The Unwilling (7:57)
8. In Turmoil (We Rise) (12:54)
Album Length: 55:42

Album Recording Band Line Up:
Vocals/Guitars: Danny Alessandro
Vocals/Guitars: John Massey
Session Bass: Florian Ravet
Session Drums Flo Mounier

DEITY is:
Vocals/Guitars: Danny Alessandro
Vocals/Guitars: John Massey

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/Deity-554005458044410/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-a1b

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0 NEWS: Antichrist Mag Premiere NUCLEAR OATH “Faith Let Go”; New Album “Toxic Playground” Out June 9th

  • May 18, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Nuclear Oath

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For Fans of Lamb Of God, Pantera, Slipknot, Mudvayne, HellYeah

Antichrist Mag Premiere NUCLEAR OATH “Faith Let Go”; New Album “Toxic Playground” Out June 9th

     NUCLEAR OATH is a five-member groovy, heavy, sludgy, intense, and interactive metal wrecking crew from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Influenced by such bands as Pantera, Slipknot, Sylosis, Lamb of God, and Avenged Sevenfold, they will be releasing their new album ‘Toxic Playground’ on June 9, 2017 to follow their debut EP ‘Ashes of the Unborn’. The forthcoming album will take the listeners on a journey inspired by the band’s personal experience and struggles combined with intense energy. They hope each individual who listens takes something different from the band.

“We feel it is an aggressive album from start-to-finish, which generates different emotions as the album progresses.” says the band.

Teaming up with Antichrist Magazine, NUCLEAR OATH premiere the third single “Faith Let Go” off “Toxic Playground”.

Vocalist Peter Mercer comments:

“”Faith Let Go” is about releasing the old faith and beliefs you had build up in life and making room for yourself to grow and change your viewpoints, letting go of the past and looking to the future. It’s a short song with a clear message, thunderous kicks in the chorus and groovy, but heavy bass and guitars throughout the song.” 

Check out “Faith Let Go” at the following link: http://antichristmagazine.com/premiere-nuclear-oath-faith-let-go-single/

Album pre-order available at https://nuclearoath.bandcamp.com/album/toxic-playground


1. Into The Depths Of Hatred (4:10)
2. Confessions (3:18)
3. Forsaken Wasteland (3:25)
4. Ambushed (5:11)
5. Faith Let Go (3:30)
6. Razor Blade Regrets (3:35)
7. Sacrifice The Fallen (5:05)
8. Toxic Playground (4:15)
9. Blind (4:18)
(Bonus Track) There Goes The Neighbourhood (5:15) (Remixed and Remastered from 2016 EP Ashes of The Unborn)
Album Length: 42:07

NUCLEAR OATH is:
– Guitar/backing vocals: Nick Litowski
– Guitar: Zack Brandham
– Drums: Brandon Sauer
– Bass/backing vocs: Nathanael Bohnet
– Vocals: Pete Mercer

 

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/nuclearoath/
https://twitter.com/nuclear_oath
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9qW

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“This beast (Razor Blade Regrets) is a mid-pace rumbling steamroller pierced by shattering, acid-spewing shrieks and wild howls, and following a bridge, it punches into destructive nail-gunning mode as well. Heavy-grooved and battering, it’s an infectious, high-energy track.” – No Clean Singing

“Bringing a groove side of heavy metal and death metal, Nuclear Oath is giving you a punch and a dance with their new song and NSFW artwork ‘Razor Blade Regrets‘” – Musicology


“They were super professional from start to finish when they filled in on short notice for a show we had a cancellation on, including playing a wicked set of modern thrash that the crowd responded to big time. Would book them again. I’ve also played them on the air and will play them again on the podcast too. Thumbs up from CC Getty!” – C.C Getty (MetalHeads United)

 
“Nuclear Oath are a tight , high energy act with a professional attitude and good stage etiquette (in terms of set-up, tear down) and I’d be pleased to recommend them for a slot on Armstrong 2017” – Joshua Wood – CJSW – Megwatt Mayhem / Metal-Rules.com
 
“I really enjoyed working with Nuclear Oath when I booked them in Edmonton. They have an energetic and terrifying live show and great attitudes! They had an incredible ability to read the crowd and really cater the show to fit what the audience wanted. I would happily book them again and again.” – Cara Ashbey (Odessa Management)
 
“Hard as fuck no bull shit metal” – Mark Russell (Calgary Beercore/ Citizen Rage)
 
“Intense live band, wicked songs with a high energy sound and stage performance that the crowd can really get into. They treat their band as professionally as they can and are very easy going guys who are fun to work with.” – Nate Reno (Calgary Metalfest)

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0 Watch And Share This Cool Time Lapse Mural Video By Montreal Alt-Rockers THE RISING FEW For New EP “Adult Entertainment”

  • May 17, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Rising Few

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Montreal Alt-Rockers THE RISING FEW Post Time Lapse Mural Video For New EP “Adult Entertainment”

Montreal EP Launch Presented by Hennessy – May 26th @ Le Plateau Lounge

Montreal, QC’s THE RISING FEW are upping their game with a bigger sound and larger than life songs with the launch of their taunting new EP ‘Adult Entertainment’, a high-energy, anthemic songbook sure to resonate with all rock enthusiasts. The EP is now available as of May 12th on iTunes, Spotify and all major online retailers.In support of the EP, vocalist and illustrator Karim Terouz has put together a time lapse video painting a mural of the release’s cover artwork to background samples of their new tracks.

“‘These are some of the best random, visual motifs on the net altered to flow with the strokes and sounds of our new EP” comments Terouz.

Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJL6Emq5feo

the rising few - adult entertainment (ep sampler)

The band is also streaming their latest single “Gullible” – https://soundcloud.com/the-rising-few/gullible2

Try Try Again – Lyric Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwbN2X0tJCU 

Big Boy Games – Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SwivNY81Ugc 

In additional news, those local to Montreal are invited to the band’s FREE entrance CD launch presented by Hennessy at Le Plateau Lounge (901 Rue du Square-Victoria) on May 26th. THE RISING FEW will be joined by friends Po Lazarus opening the event with an acoustic set. The launch will also be in a gallery-like setting with a hand drawn replica of the massive mural painted by THE RISING FEW vocalist Karim Terouz (watch here) up for auction along with installation art. Plus on location at the event, THE RISING FEW will be joined by The Vocalist Magazine, the Bell Media documentary show that highlights Montreal artists on Bell Fibe TV.

About “Adult Entertainment”:

Cairo born singer-songwriter, Karim Terouz, fronts the now expanded THE RISING FEW, a culturally diverse group of Montreal musicians from scattered points of the world (Haiti, France, Syria, Canada, Brazil, Armenia and Egypt) that seem to converge in their shared love for melodically constructed, Springsteen inflicted rock and roll storytelling.

With their new EP, ‘Adult Entertainment’, the follow up to their 2014 debut album “Sinners On St-Laurent’”, THE RISING FEW have transitioned from their beginnings as a folky local singer songwriter/backing band to stadium-worthy rock for the world’s global mainstream stage.

Delusional behavior is the main theme driving this new EP’s lyrical and musical content. Songs like “Big Boy Games” illustrate the act of treason while ‘’The Sinking of The I’m Alone’’ depicts the historical sinking of the Canadian schooner the ‘’I’m Alone’’ during the prohibition era. Other songs like the hypnotic “Try Try Again” flirts with the delusion of failure while the subtle ‘’Lights and Shadows’’ tackles melancholy in love-loss, as you cannot fight without loving. The generous EP also contains 2 additional bonus tracks.

“It was GO BIG or GO HOME! We’re all recent immigrants to Canada and in a time where cultural differences are threatened, THE RISING FEW take the chance to promote their unity, by tackling these issues and presenting them in classy, colorful, adult contemporary rock.” says Karim Terouz.

Track Listing:

1. Try Try Again (Gonna Need A Helping Hand) (4:24)
2. Gullible (4:08)
3. The Sinking of The I’m Alone (3:22)
4. Big Boy Games (2:52)
5. Save Yourself (2:52)
6. Lights And Shadows (5:16)
7.Try Try Again (Bonus) (3:40)
8. Hit The Monarchy (Bonus) (2:46)

EP Length: 29.24

For more info:
www.TheRisingFew.com
https://www.facebook.com/KarimTerouzTheRisingFew
https://soundcloud.com/the-rising-few

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0 NEWS: Montreal’s ECKMAN DREDGE Premiere Debut Single “Get Away Closer’ On PureGrainAudio

  • May 17, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Eckman Dredge · Music News

 

 

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Montreal, QC – May 17, 2017

For fans of  Ghost, Mastodon, Opeth, Agent Fresco

Montreal’s ECKMAN DREDGE Premiere Debut Single “Get Away Closer’ On PureGrainAudio

The mysterious mind of Montreal’s Eckman Dredge is finally being revealed with the debut of his first single “Get Away Closer” premiered on PureGrainAudio.com. The track off his forthcoming debut self-titled album produced by Glen Robinson (Voivod, GWAR) with mastering by Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Muse) and is planned for release later this fall 2017.

“On behalf of myself and the wonderful musicians I serve with, thank you for engaging with our music. The opportunity to connect with people is why we do what we do. Love always!” – Eckman Dredge.

Listen to “Get Away Closer” at the the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/eckman-dredge-unveils-stream-of-new-single-get-away-closer-exclusive-premiere 

To Eckman Dredge, the world is a strange and dangerous place. But those of courage can break through its placid surface and peer at the naked mystery of life. They can open their eyes and escape the dull monotony of an existence lived as it is served. They can reach out and hold firm to that which lies beyond; pulling themselves along. And what do they see out there? A chance, an opportunity. A burning moment of singular choice that can reveal a path of discovery beyond the shackles of assumption.

Welcome to the journeys of one who lives beyond. These are the experiences of a man; of a warrior wandering the planes of greater realities. This is the journey of Eckman Dredge. For him, and those like him, there are no guarantees. Nothing is given. But out here there is hope; a march towards revelations that lie beyond the horizon. His music; built from a world beyond the one we know; let it take you. Let it push you beyond the limits of yourself. Join him as he plunges headlong into the unknown. Out here the risks are great and deadly. But ahead there is light. Just ahead there is the brightness of day. And that is where we are headed. So sit up, take heart, and follow him to a place beyond the stars.

As Eckman Dredge continues his journey, his experiences find rhythm through a band bearing his name. They pull his message from their instruments and envelope those with an ear for it. One of their first performances where they will preview Eckman Dredge‘s material will be in Montreal on July 17th at Piranha Bar supporting Cave of Swimmers.

Show Dates:
July 17 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ Cave of Swimmers

For more info:

https://eckmandredge.com
https://www.facebook.com/Eckman-Dredge-1268351576540026/
https://twitter.com/EckmanDredge
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9Ef

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0 NEWS: Vancouver Alt-Rockers WITHIN RUST Premiere “What You’re After” via WinnieCooper.net

  • May 16, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Within Rust

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2017



Vancouver Alt-Rockers WITHIN RUST Premiere “What You’re After” via WinnieCooper.net

Photo Credit: Danielle Costello

     Everyone loves a good Rhodes piano sound and Vancouver, BC genre-averse rockers WITHIN RUST threw every fancy composition that popped in their head to write a new suave indie pop track entitled “What You’re After” premiering exclusively on WinnieCooper.net.

Vocalist Nolen Scott comments:
“We made a point of writing a type of song that we haven’t written before to jump start our creative juices. We also wrote the song as a “kind of halfway point” to a follow up to 2016 LP ‘Light and Shadow’.”
The new single is produced by Tom Dobzranski (The Zolas, Said The Whale, We Are The City) at Monarch Studio and mastered by Brock Mcfarlane at CPS Mastering.  The track starts with a dance indebted interlude, before jumping ship to a hook laden intro and is about love and loss, particularly the realization that two people might be absolutely terrible for one another. Coupled with shimmering Police-esque guitar lines from Matt Gage, John Waldock’s (bass / additional keys) unwavering focus, powerful drum chops from newly welcomed member Eric Twemlow, and Nolen Scott’s (vocals / keys) soaring highs and crooned anguish, the song ultimately explodes into a brilliantly choreographed finish, joined with a sense of acceptance.
To hear “What You’re After”, please visit the following link: http://winniecooper.net/2017/05/exclusive-premier-within-rust-what-youre-after/
For more info:
http://withinrust.com
http://www.facebook.com/officialwithinrust
http://twitter.com/withinrust
BIO:Within Rust is an explosive rock band drawing from the worlds of indie, prog, punk and pop, ready to bleed with expert musicianship. Once named #3 release of the week by Alan Cross in his A Journal Of Musical Things, with 2015 single “Surfacing”, and picking up reviews from as far as Germany’s powermetal.de for 2016 full length “Light and Shadow” the band trudges on.  The band started 2017 off by polishing off “What You’re After”, a track dripping with ‘prog goes pop’ 80’s nostalgia, with Tom Dobrzanski (The Zolas, Said The Whale, We Are The City) at Monarch Studios and has achieved limited airplay on commercial and college radio across North America.

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0 Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – BC/AB Dates – Chilean/Canadian Thrashers SOCIAL ARSONIST

  • May 15, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Social Arsonist

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Montreal, QC – May 2017

For fans of Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, In Flames, Early Classic Thrash of the Big 4

Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – BC/AB Dates – Chilean/Canadian Thrashers SOCIAL ARSONIST

    Chilean/Canadian thrash hybrid SOCIAL ARSONIST will be hitting the road for dates across British Columbia and Alberta for the month of May, which will then be followed by a tour of Chile and a return to Canada to perform at the Loud As Hell festival in Drumheller, AB (full dates listed below).

Formed in Chile in 2009 by bassist Dario Zuniga and guitarist Manuel Morgado, the two musicians were unable to locate the perfect vocalist in their home country and turned the World Wide Web. Finding Canadian singer Cayle Charlton, the duo worked with him for years via the internet, honing their material before taking the ultimate step of relocating to Canada.

With a full line up in Vancouver, BC, the fiery crucible of Chilean thrash met the icy cauldron of Canadian metal to create an explosive storm built on a foundation of classic thrash and modern metal resulting in two releases. Their 2016 full length ‘Duality of Perception’ and 2014 debut EP ‘De-Evolution of Thy Self’ both demonstrate the hardship of the band’s sound that is aggressive, fast, intense, catchy and disruptive.

Bassist Dario Zuniga reveals that SOCIAL ARSONIST are inspired by subjects beyond metal clichés.

“The whole album carries the Social Arsonist aggression and message of rebellion and anguish against the institutionalization of society plus we have a wide range of influences, including a South American flavouring that everyone seems to enjoy, and coming from South America just to play our music in Canada, we put a lot of effort and passion into our performance!”

Album Stream – Duality of Perception – https://socialarsonist.bandcamp.com/album/duality-of-perception

Tour Dates:
May 18 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre –  info
May 19 – Vernon, BC – Record City – info
May 20 – Prince George, BC  – Legion
May 21 – Kamloops, BC – The Dirty Jersey – info
May 25 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 – info
May 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – info (moved from Lord Nelson’s)
May 28 – Lethbridge, AB – Smokehouse – info
May 29 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post – info
June – Chile Tour
July 14 – Abbotsford, BC – Brother’s Bowling and Billiards
August 5 – Drumheller , AB – Loud As Hell Fest – www.loudashell.com

Track Listing:
1. Intro (0:56)
2. De-Evolution Of Thy Self (3:17)
3. Masters Of Fate (3:09)
4. Ill Natured (3:14)
5. Terminal Remorse (3:03)
6. The Plan (3:20)
7. New Reich (3:47)
8. Sacrifiction (2:17)
9.  Unreality (2:44)
10. Root Of Anger (3:36)
11. Order Of Chaos (3:04)
Album Length: 32:32

Social Arsonist is:
Cayle Charlton – Vocals
Manuel Morgado – Main Guitar
Jean Carlo Ibarra – Second Guitar
Dario Zuniga – Bass
Danny Sever – Drums
For More Info:
http://www.socialarsonistband.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9UE
Press Photo – https://ashermediarelations.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/socail-arsonist-press-photo.jpg

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“kickass old-school thrash metal” – Georgia Straight

“No mere clones of the bands that have come before them, social arsonist are willing to push forward with-in the thrash genre”, “One can hear elements of melodic death metal at times with nods to dark tranquility and at the gates.”  – Crown of Viserys

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