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0 NEWS: TheObelisk Video Premiere: Montreal Psychedelic Rock A DEVIL’S DIN “Eternal Now”; New Album “One Hallucination Under God” Out September 29th

August 23, 2017
by Asher
· A Devil's Din · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 23, 2017

For fans of Ghost, Syd Barrett/Floyd, Psych-era Beatles, Early Sabbath,

70’s prog: Yes, King Crimson, etc, QOTSA, Tool, My Bloody Valentine

TheObelisk Video Premiere: Montreal Psychedelic Rock A DEVIL’S DIN “Eternal Now”

New Album “One Hallucination Under God” Out September 29th

A Devil’s Din are the psychedelic brainchild of UK-born Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist David Lines; joined on his creative journey by disciple of the Rickenbaker bass Thomas Chollet, and virtuoso drummer Dom Salameh

They are a trio of sonic alchemists that together create a chemical wedding of cosmic chords, constantly seeking the philosopher’s stone of the perfect psychedelic song…and as we all know, it’s not the journey…it’s the trip!

And A Devil’s Din certainly takes listeners on a trip…a journey to the center of the psyche with their superb mind-expanding music created for all the right reasons. Inspired by The Beatles (66,67), Syd Barret-era Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Byrds, Lines describes his band’s music as ‘adventurous, transcendent, melodic, esoteric, rockin’!”.

A Devil’s Din has two fine albums under their collective kaftans, “One Day All This Will Be Yours” (2011) and “Skylight” (2016), and now, as though creating a trans-dimensional triptych, they unleash “One Hallucination Under God”.

Lines has very positive aims.

“A Devil’s Din plays a form of rock music that takes cues from both psychedelic and progressive styles. Our goal is to create adventure though sound, hopefully allowing out listeners to connect with something more along the way. We know it’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but we want to have a positive effect on their psyche, not just through the music, but with words as well…This album is a trip to listen to, full of grooves and hooks and colour and meaning that will resonate with the Experienced Mind!…Overall the theme of the album is about “Perception Versus Reality”, our world is essentially a subjective experience, a reflection of our individual thoughts and judgments!”

“One Hallucination Under God” will be available as of September 29th, 2017.

Their first single and new video “Eternal Now” is exclusively premiering on TheObelisk.net at the following link: http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2017/08/23/a-devils-din-one-hallucination-under-god-eternal-now-vid-premiere/

“‘Eternal Now’ opens the album. It’s an upbeat song with a snazzy guitar riff and verse sung in three-part harmony. The chorus is the closest thing we have to a pop song, but when pop wasn’t a disposable, corporate-driven product. Overall, the theme of the album is about ‘Perception Versus Reality,’ how our world is essentially a subjective experience and a reflection of our individual thoughts and judgments. This idea is perhaps best expressed by semanticist Alfred Korzybski’s dictum, ‘The map is not the territory.’ Songs like ‘Sea of Time,’ ‘Eternal Now,’ ‘Where Do We Go?’ and the title-track all touch on this theme: how we are born into a reality and then conditioned into accepting that this version of reality is ‘it’… And anyone who’s been on the Psychedelic Path will tell you otherwise.”

Track Listing:
1. Eternal Now (3:25)
2. Brave New World (4:26)
3. Nearly Normal (4:06)
4. Home (5:15)
5. Who You Are (5:03)
6. Where Do We Go (5:04)
7. One Hallucination Under God (4:10)
8. Sea of Time (5:18)
9. Evolution (5:01)
Album Length: 41:50

A Devil’s Din is:
Dave Lines, Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
Tom G. Stout, Bass/Guitar/Vocals
Dom Salameh, Drums/Perc/Vocals

Show Dates:
Sept 29 – Montreal, QC – L’Escogriffe (CD Release Party) – info

For more info:
https://www.adevilsdin.com

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aAf

(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Rock ’n’ roll on the timeless precipice of psychedelic, progressive, transgressive danger. Be warned.” –Lorraine Carpenter, Montreal Mirror/ Cult Mtl

“This trio reminded me of a psychedelic, more-progressive version of Black Sabbath. ” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“I love to take a trip back into the glorious sounds of vintage psychedelic rock music and I would honestly suggest you do the same.” – Merchants of Air

“easy listening, sit back and enjoy the ride.” – Kats Metal Litter Box

“the band has one very important thing! Good songs. And even more special, great lyrics.” – ProgShine

“If you like old Jefferson Airplane, Yellow Submarine era Beatles and the like then you should dig the hell out of A Devil’s Din. I found it to be a lot of fun.” – Thy Demons Be Scribblin

” really love a great power trio, and A Devil’s Din is a power trio that sound like a 5 piece. The record is good listening, with some songs needing undivided attention due to the poetic lyrical content. With that being said, Skylight is a record with many layers and deserves many listens.” – Slickster Magazine

“Skylight is driven with hooks, and melodies and sprawling lead playing. I bet seeing these guys play live in an open air festival would be quite the experience.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“Drawing from Cream, Syd Barrett Pink Floyd, and all points in between, A Devil’s Din has reminded us how beautiful music once was.” – Glacially Musical

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0 NEWS: ADRIAN PAIN & THE DEAD SEXY Canadian Tour Dates (ON/MB/SK/AB) “The Dead Are Living Tour”; New EP ‘Mixed Messages’ Out Now!

August 23, 2017
by Asher
· Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 23, 2017

For fans of Alexisonfire, Deftones, Of Mice & Men

ADRIAN PAIN & THE DEAD SEXY Canadian Tour Dates (ON/MB/SK/AB)

“The Dead Are Living Tour”

New EP ‘Mixed Messages’ Out Now!

Unleashing their new EP “Mixed Messages” this past February to continue their solid chemistry of an ‘Allcore’ metal sound with emotionally stirring and socially conscious lyrics. Toronto, ON’s Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy announce they will be embarking on “The Dead Are Living Canadian Tour” that will see the band performing dates in cities across the Canadian prairies, which includes the Days of The Dead Fest in Red Deer, AB on October 28th with Anciients, Ninjaspy, Dusty Tucker, Without Mercy and more. The band will also be kicking off the tour on October 5th in Toronto, ON supporting Wednesday 13 and Eyes Set To Kill at The Rockpile.

Vocalist Adrian Pain comments:

“The last tweet Mitch Lucker ever posted was on Halloween night 2012, which said “The dead are living” so when we were invited to play The Days of The Dead festival in Red Deer, AB on Oct 28th, we decided it would be a great tribute and honour to call our fall Canadian tour “The Dead Are Living Tour”. After all, we are Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy. We start October 5th in Toronto with Wednesday 13 and Eyes Set To Kill and finish up Halloween night with a free show for anyone wearing a costume or our band merch in Oshawa. Catch us live during the inaugural The Dead Are Living Tour and watch for much more to come!”

Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy – “The Dead Are Living Tour”

Oct 5 – Toronto, ON – The Rockpile w/ Wednesday 13, Eyes Set To Kill – info

Oct 6 – Windsor, ON – Back Stage – info

Oct 14 – Kingston, ON – Overtime – info

Oct 20 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub – info

Oct 21 – Oshawa, ON – Gravity Lounge – info

Oct 24 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum – info

Oct 25 – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Hotel – info

Oct 26 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 Live – info

Oct 28 – Red Deer – The Vat (Days of The Dead Fest) – info

Oct 30 – Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks – info
Oct 31 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – info

The “Mixed Messages” EP is a marriage of Adrian Pain’s solo endeavours and The Dead Sexy’s band work to follow EPs “Picture Day At Night School” (2014) and their debut “The First One Is Free” (2013) along with Pain’s solo full length “Love Letters & Suicide Notes” (2012).

Pain describes “Mixed Messages”:

“This release is like the gateway drug to metal and heavier music in general! We appeal to a very wide range of musical tastes so guys can play us for their girlfriends, and girls can play us for the guys. If you identify another way, you can play us for whomever you’d like. If any negative response comes out of it, it’ll be the fans that expect every song to get heavier with each effort. What I hope they notice is the constant evolution of our sound. The music itself is getting more and more diverse and progressive, while the song structures are also evolving into bigger, more complex arrangements. I want everyone that listens to this record to feel an emotional connection. I want people to relate to, and hear the MESSAGE in each track.”

A full stream of ‘Mixed Messages’ can be heard at the following link: https://soundcloud.com/user-772494263/sets/mixed-messages

Singles:

‘Say It Like You Mean It’ featuring Rachel Gosling – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9CYFHNJeBQ

‘In Time’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlyuaxLFc5o

‘Day One’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFY8j5M_DZ8

‘Mixed Messages’ is available via All-Core Records on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers.

Track Listing:
In Time (4:22)

Mixed Messages (5:59)

Say It Like You Mean It (4:13)

Day One (5:15)

Somewhere Out There (4:25)

EP Length: 24:15

For more info:
http://www.all-corerecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/Adrian-Pain-The-Dead-Sexy-140237086062408/
Twittter – @AdrianPain @TheDeadSexyAbout:

In 2010, vocalist and songwriter Adrian Pain endured events that would have left most men shattered and broken. Unwilling to take prescribed medications for his severe depression, he found inner strength in the form of the lyrics and music that sprang from his suffering. Together with his son and drummer Ethan Clark, formed a new family in the shape of their band, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy. Adrian describes their music as “torment and triumph, sonic seduction.” They have transcended their initial influences of Deftones, Alexisonfire, and Of Mice & Men, to a genre of metal they have given a name of its own. “We like to call what we do ‘Allcore’ … To break it down as far as metal sub-genres go, I think what best describes us would be a blend of Progressive & Nu-metal, with Post-Hardcore & Metalcore …or NuMetalcore if you’d like!”

Just as they deliver shock and awe on record, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy‘s live performance is a constant energy exchange. Their sets have a life of their own. One minute the whole room can be bouncing, the next there may be a pit, or there can be a complete hush over the crowd while they catch their breath and listen intently as the band engages them and the fans interact back with them. This showmanship has lead Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy to blow up the Toronto music scene, headlining major clubs such as Sound Academy, Virgin Mobile Mod Club, Hard Rock Café for Hard Rock Rising, Bovine Sex Club, The Rivoli, Lee’s Palace, and The Horseshoe Tavern along with locally supporting touring bands such as Mushroomhead, Wednesday 13, Eyes Set To Kill, Anvil, Killer Dwarfs, Sid Wilson / Slipknot After Party, Die Mannequin, Carol Pope, Sumo Cyco, Dance Laurie Dance, Castle and more. The band has also taken a foot hold of the Southern Ontario touring circuit, performing in cities surrounding the greater Toronto area and festivals such as the Ottawa Field Fest, Landmark Events, Canadian Music Week, Kitchener Music Festival to name a few.

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“Canada delivers another slab of musical aggression with metal hybrids Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy…awesome tunes to be found and that ‘Say It Like You Mean It’ is a world class song.” – Merchants of Air

“The songs on this, 5 track, EP are brilliantly executed and magnificently preformed. There are no mixed messages on this album -they are perfectly laid out and explained. The songs all move with a power and drive that is both spine tingling and soul expanding… and even a little frightening at times. It’s amazing on numerous levels! Overall, “Mixed Messages (EP)” is a brilliant album from an amazing band. It’s worth grabbing with both hands.” – 925 Rebellion

“I feel cleansed after listening to such powerful metal letting it wash over me in waves of sheer pleasure.‘Mixed Messages’ is a really cheeky little number with crisp vocals and of course indeed those sexy screeches and low toned pulverising growls that are like a thousand daggers jabbing up and down your spine, but the pain is sheer unadulterated pleasure!” – Ramzine

“Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy is Toronto and Canada’s very own Post-Hardcore / Nu Metal Hybrid; a band that melds every splintered off sub-genre you can imagine into one, stand alone, Rock sound. This is sonic seduction delivered with a serrated edge image. Sounds Like: Alexisonfire in dream” – The Scene Magazine

“Toronto, Ontario all-core rockers Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy were so far ahead of their own game with Night School that I have a hard time keeping the volume turned down much below blow-my-fucking-eardrums-out every and anytime I listen! For those of you who think rock n roll is dead, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy would like to have a talk with you!” – My Indie Music Blog – Top Indie Albums/EPs of 2014

“Just treated my ears to The Dead Sexy’s Picture Day at Night School and it was exactly that, a true treat! Get this album, you’ll be delighted you did!… It’s just out n out sexy!” – TheRockAsylum

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0 NEWS: Fuzz Stoners HOWLING GIANT Announce “Desert of Desolation Tour” + Premiere Full EP via Heavy Blog Is Heavy; Return With Fuzz Rock Sequel “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2” Due Out August 25th

August 23, 2017
by Asher
· Howling Giant · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 23, 2017

For fans of Elder, Red Fang, Melvins, Baroness, Rush

Fuzz Stoners HOWLING GIANT Announce “Desert of Desolation Tour” + Premiere Full EP via Heavy Blog Is Heavy

Return With Fuzz Rock Sequel “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2” Due Out August 25th

New Video “The Pioneer”

L-R – Roger Marks – Bass, Vocals, Tom Polzine – Guitar, Vocals, Zach Wheeler – Drums, Vocals – Photo Credit: Kim Wheeler

Writing tunes about space travel, doomed seafarers and a sentient android hellbent for a camel killing death crusade, Nashville’s HOWLING GIANT shared last August part one of their three part “Black Hole Space Wizard” concept record series. A year later, the nerd power trio returns with part two of the adventure set for release on August 25th. Playing self-indulgent, drop-tuned, fuzzed out riffs “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2” is again produced by the band, mixed by Kim Wheeler and mastered by Chris Fasco. The EP features six cosmic progressive travels of ‘The Pioneer’ continuing his quest for self-discovery and purpose on the husk planet, Earth.

Teaming up with Heavy Blog Is Heavy, the fuzz rock trio is premiering the full stream of the new EP at the following link: http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2017/08/23/premiere-take-an-intergalactic-voyage-on-howling-giants-black-hole-space-wizard-part-2/

“Hopefully for our returning fans, it is accepted with open arms and an open mind. As Part 2 of the 3 piece saga, this EP was meant to focus on the travels and trials of The Pioneer, protagonist, and last of mankind. The music reflects his growth and self discovery on a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. To new fans/fresh ears, we’d like to invite them into the Black Hole Space Wizard universe through fat stomping riffs, spacey grooves, accessible vocal melody and juicy, pulpy sci-fi madness. We always try to refine our song writing and take one step into new territory with each release, pulling stylistically from whatever inspires us in the moment. Our recorded music is our best interpretation of the sounds we hear in our heads, and our goal is to make our sonic visions clearer with each release.” says drummer Zach Wheeler.

Music Video – “The Pioneer”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW6R4LBhazQ

EP Digital and CD pre-Order available on the band’s Bandcamp here.

Following the release of “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2”, HOWLING GIANT will be embarking on dates across the American Midwest for their “Desert of Desolation Tour”.

Howling Giant – “Desert of Desolation Tour”
Sept 9 – Nashville, TN – Springwater Supper Club
Sept 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Melody Inn
Sept 14 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Skeletunes Lounge
Sept 15 – Detroit, MI – PJ’s Lager House
Sept 16 – Dayton, OH – Blind Bob’s
Sept 17 – Cleveland, OH – Now That’s Class
Sept 19 – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
Sept 21 – Charlottesville, VA – Ante Room
Sept 23 – Wilmington, NC – Reggies 42nd St Tavern
Sept 24 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone

Track Listing:
1. Henry Tate (4:54)
2. The Pioneer (4:49)
3. Visions (7:38)
4. The Forest Speaks (2:00)
5. Circle of Druids (4:57)
6. Earth Wizard (7:24)
EP Length: 31:45More info:
https://www.facebook.com/howlinggiant

About:

HOWLING GIANT! The very name summons up mental images of a huge mutated orc-warrior astride an even more gigantic mastodon, ready to bring death, doom, damnation and destruction (and many other things beginning with “d”) down upon its enemies.

Names matter, and something magical happened when three nerds obsessed with all that is fuzzed-out, riffed-out, and heavy came together to compose cosmic odes to space travel, doomed sea-farers, and even an android on a camel-killing crusade (what harm did the poor camel ever do to him?), under the name HOWLING GIANT.

Drummer Zach Wheeler says the name is no accident and reflects the band’s music.

“Howling Giant sounds a lot like a loud beast, which is what we strive to do musically. We aim to create a full sound that people might normally expect from a five-piece rather than a power-trio.”

Indeed, by employing the three-piece format, HOWLING GIANT is following in the footsteps of legends like Motorhead, MC5, Cream, and Corrosion of Conformity; good company to be in! As the band’s philosophy would have it wisely: “Teamwork makes the dream work.”

Hailing from Nashville, HOWLING GIANT obviously had some special metal immunity to all the country and western music in the air. The boys started jamming at school in Boston with an aim to move away from overtly serious music and have fun, describing their music accurately as “loud, energetic, heavy, melodic, and cosmic.”

Overall, HOWLING GIANT’s music forms part of a fascinating Black Hole Space Wizard concept EP series, which the trio returns with Part 2 due out on August 25th, 2017 to follow Part 1 released almost exactly a year prior.

If you are one of the many that wishes Mastodon had continued in the cosmic, crushing progressive manner of Crack The Skye and Blood Mountain, HOWLING GIANT is your dream band!
(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“What a righteous discovery these guys are. Born out of some space fuzz chamber and dropped down on Nashville, Tennessee, Howling Giant’s form of metal is a unique and eclectic fairy tale trip through the stars.” – New Noise Magazine

“That paragraph you just finished reading (or totally skipped over, fuckin’ whatever) was extremely hard for me to create because it was so fucking difficult to encapsulate how much of a fucking trip this record is. If there is to be a Part 2 to “Black Hole Space Wizard” then consider my pants shat and my wallet thrown at my monitor because I’d pay so much money for that shit.” – Head Banger Reviews

“Sonically, Howling Giant seem to be the missing link between Monster Truck and Mastodon, and they top it off with whacked-out, sci-fi lyrics about outer space.” – Hellbound

“Rocketing across the interstellar airways on a stellar path of massive grooves, ones fueled by the thrust of the ever-powerful riff and its incendiary combustion, Howling Giant make themselves heard throughout the cosmos on these four out-of-this-world tracks.” – Metal Nexus

“If modern day Mastodon got together with Crobot, added some Monster Truck style Hammond Organ and Elder’s gift for writing something fuzzy and glorious, then to be honest, it’d probably sound a little like this.” – Maximum Volume Music

“If you want to have an ear wedding you mix the sounds of old and new to make something fresh. Nashville’s own Howling Giant have skipped the wedding and went straight to the honeymoon with sounds as old as OG Sabbath to Baroness, Red Fang with a little Pelican and CKY mixed in. Totally familiar, yet totally fresh.” – Zombie Tap Dance

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0 NEWS: Vancouver Classic Prog Rockers GARRETT New Single “Harder To Breathe”; New Album “Bridges” Out October 27th

August 23, 2017
by Asher
· Garrett · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 23, 2017

For fans of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd

Vancouver Classic Prog Rockers GARRETT New Single “Harder To Breathe”

New Album “Bridges” Out October 27th

L-R = Frank Baker (Drums), Sean Garrett (Vocals), Brian Jones (Guitar, Vocals), Garry Koenig (Bass, Vocals) (Photo credit: Aaron Dobbie)

Hailing from Vancouver, GARRETT are the self-titled brainchild of Sean Garrett, a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist and song writer, who, in the shape of Frank Baker on drums, Brian Jones on guitar and Gary Koenig on bass, has the band to take his unique musical vision to storm stages all over Canada and beyond.

GARRETT hails back to the halcyon days when bands had proper songs, full of melodies and finely-wrought lyrics. GARRETT are doing classic rock with a 21st century freshness!

Inspired by Dream Theater, Ronnie James Dio, King’s X, and classic rock like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Pink Floyd, Sean Garrett describes his band’s music as ‘progressive, edgy, melodic hard rock’.

Sean explains why Garret the man created GARRETT the band.

“I wanted to bring the songs to a live audience as opposed to being limited to recorded music. This is a band that has a passion for playing live!’

Sean is super-stoked for fans to hear GARRETT’s upcoming album “Bridges” due out October 27, 2017.

“It should inspire and uplift people. It should inspire them to rock too, but the lyrics are generally hopeful and reflective and look to brighten an uncertain world…It should also evoke a classic sound with a modern edge; it should make people want to listen to it again and again; there are a lot of layers to these songs; they can’t all be unpacked at one sitting…there are hopeful, reflective lyrics set to progressive melodic rock music…the theme of the album is music for thought with a positive message.”

Their first single “Harder To Breathe”, a track about letting go and reconnecting is now streaming at the following link:

Live, GARRETT really makes their music come alive. They are true performers playing all around the Vancouver area with enthusiastic energy, talent and great overall musicianship.

“We genuinely have a great time performing live, there’s no place we’d rather be!”

Track Listing :
1. Never Too Late
2. Harder To Breathe
3. Bridges
4. Systematic
5. Sister Moon
6. Feeding The Crazy
7. Panamania
8. Didn’t Mean To Hurt You
9. Red Light
10. Rain

Album Credits:
All songs written by Sean Garrett ( except Harder To Breathe) Sean Garrett & Brian Jones.

Guitar on Systematic by Mike Schau
Produced by Sean Garrett & Brian Jones
Mixed by Matt Roach
Engineered by Matt Roach & Pherbie Midgley @ Greenhouse Studio, Van. B.C
Mastered by Brock McFarlane @CPS Mastering, Van. B.C.
Additional vocals : Amanda Dean – “Rain” & Sarah Wandell – “Harder To Breathe” & “Systematic” (Bridges, Systematic & Rain recorded & mixed by: Mike Shau)

Rain’ guest guitar solo: Mike Schau
Album artwork by: Chris Cossalter

GARRETT is:
Sean Garrett – Vocals/Keys
Frank Baker – Drums
Brian Jones – Guitar / Vocals
Garry Koenig – Bass / Vocals

For more info:
http://www.garrett-band.com/
https://www.facebook.com/garrettband/

(words by Steve Earles)

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“Sean Garrett, lead singer was superb. His flowing vocals and stage charisma added that special element to their music. It’s a bit like Pink Floyd and YES meets RUSH. Frank Baker has an incredible presence on the drums doing these Progressive Rock sets. With Gary Koenig on Bass Guitar and Brian Jones on Lead Guitar. GARRETT’s music is another trip into their world. It’s Hard and Heavy at times and Sean’s stellar vocals keeps you mesmerized. He connects with his fans. We have seen GARRETT several times but it had been a couple of years. We enjoyed every minute!” – Paul Fitzgerald – See It Live Canada

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0 REMINDER – Tour Kick Off This Week (Aug 24-Sept 2) – Shemonic Metal ANARCHEON Western Canada Tour

August 21, 2017
by Asher
· Anarcheon · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 2017

For fans of In Flames (Early), Unearth, Jinjer

REMINDER – Tour Kick Off This Week (Aug 24-Sept 2) – Shemonic Metal ANARCHEON Western Canada Tour

L-R = Guitar – Clayton Bach, Vocals – Kaija Kinney, Bass – Sylvain Maltais, Drums – Steve Richardo

Photo Credit – Shane Lange – Factory Worker Media

Formed in 2015, ANARCHEON has been stealing the hearts and souls of fans in the Vancouver area and beyond since their inception. A powerhouse of shemonic screams, catchy riffs and energetic heavy bass leads, the quartet will be embarking on a Western Canadian tour that will kick off in Vancouver, BC on August 24th and wrap up in Prince George, BC on September 2nd plus will include a show date in Kamloops on August 26th supporting Montreal’s internationally renowned extreme metallers THE AGONIST (Napalm Records).

Vocalist Kaija Kinney comments:

“We’re looking forward to connecting with audiences on this tour, we like to bring great energy, get everyone involved in the pit and atmosphere. We got new music to play off our upcoming EP and album that we can’t wait to perform live!”

ANARCHEON are touring in support of their upcoming debut EP set for release in October, which the band will follow up with a full album that they are currently in studio recording. The band’s latest single “Super Nova” was released this past April to follow their 2016 self-titled demo. ANARCHEON is fronted by vocalist Kaija Kinney, founder of Metalocalypstick Fest, the BC metal fest celebrating women in metal, along with guitarist Clayton Bach, bassist Sylvain Maltais and drummer Steve “Machine” Richardo (ex-Messiah, ex-Green Jellÿ).

Song Stream – “Super Nova” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKwQXXHdt0

Free Download of all ANARCHEON tracks – https://soundcloud.com/anarcheon-band/

ANARCHEON – Western Canada Tour Dates:
Aug 24 – Vancouver, BC – Pub 340 – info
Aug 25 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post – info
Aug 26 – Kamloops, BC – The Dirty Jersey w/ The Agonist – info
Aug 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – info
Aug 29 – Lethbridge, AB – The Smoke House – info
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – The Industry House
Aug 31 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s – info
Sept 2 – Prince George, BC – The Legion – info

For more info:

www.facebook.com/anarcheonband
Instagram- @anarcheonband

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-awj

About:

Vancouver, BC’s ANARCHEON was formed in 2015 and features vocalist Kaija Kinney, founder of Metalocalypstick Fest, the BC metal fest celebrating women in metal, along with guitarist Clayton Bach, bassist Sylvain Maltais and drummer Steve “Machine” Richardo (ex-Messiah, ex-Green Jellÿ). With a band name playing off the word Anarchy, ANARCHEON is more of a Frankenstein of their various influences. Demonstrating shemonic screams, catchy riffs and energetic heavy bass leads, the band has unleashed a three track demo and single “Super Nova”, which is will be followed by an EP in October 2017 and full length album for 2018.

Vocalist Kaija Kinney comments:

“The EP has many different types of lyrics but to summarize I would say its about coming clean and empowering yourself as a true genuine person with a lot of life struggles with depression. You will also hear the evolution of our sound mostly reflects on the different guitar players we’ve had with a slightly darker twist now with bass heavy Iron Maiden type leads.”

All tracks previously released by ANARCHEON are available for free download via their Soundcloud here.

ANARCHEON has shared the stage with multiple bands from the Western Canadian metal scene and beyond such as Nervosa (Napalm Records), Mortillery (Napalm Records, Scythia, Van Halst, Dead Asylum and more.

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“first executive officers of sonic extremity, meting out judicious servings of melody and enmity.” – Factory Worker Media

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0 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere CENTURIES OF DECAY’s New Video “Wings of Death”; Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now!

August 18, 2017
by Asher
· Centuries of Decay · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 18, 2017

For fans of Enslaved, Opeth, Gojira, Isis, Strapping Young Lad

Bravewords Premiere CENTURIES OF DECAY’s New Video “Wings of Death”

Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now!

L to R: Rob McAllister (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals), Anthony Zhura (Bass), Devin Doucette (Rhythm Guitar, Main Vocals), Derrick Doucette (Drums)

Photo Credit – Brendan Smyth. www.smythphoto.com

We live on the layers of deep time and history, strata of times past; life literally depends on centuries of decay. Now, progressive extreme metal visionaries CENTURIES OF DECAY build on the metal that has come before to create the metal of the future. Known for creating an intense powerful atmosphere and letting the metal speak for itself in their live performance, the Toronto based quintet are bringing that experience to fans in their debut self-titled concept album recently released on August 4th.

Teaming up with Bravewords.com, the Toronto band is premiering their new video “Wings of Death” at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-centuries-of-decay-premier-wings-of-death-video

Drummer Derrick Doucette comments:

“We spend so much time at our rehearsal space drilling and perfecting our live sets, that it seemed fitting to film us in our ‘natural environment.’ Our video is an intense, intimate glimpse into what it’s like to be at one of our rehearsals. I feel that it captures our energy and passion in an artistic and authentic way.”

Album order available on Bandcamp here and Amazon here.

Track Listing:

1. Intro (1:10)
2. Centuries of Decay (9:56)
3. The Architect (4:12)
4. Asylum (5:46)
5. Odyssey (8:50)
6. Wings of Death (4:55)
7. Rise (6:26)
8. Demise (12:18)
Album Length: 53:37

Album Band Line Up:
Devin Doucette (Rhythm Guitar, Main Vocals)
Rob McAllister (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Derrick Doucette (Drums)
Anthony Zhura (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:
Devin Doucette (Rhythm Guitar, Main Vocals)
Rob McAllister (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Derrick Doucette (Drums)
Matt Hems (Bass)Show Dates:
Sept 30 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub – info

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/centuriesofdecay
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We live on the layers of deep time and history, strata of times past; life literally depends on centuries of decay. Now, progressive extreme metal visionaries CENTURIES OF DECAY build on the metal that has come before to create the metal of the future.

Formed in 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, CENTURIES OF DECAY sound is ‘atmospheric, intense, powerful, dynamic, and heavy’.

Drummer Derrick Doucette explains the roots of the band’s name.

“The intention of the name is to paint an image of nature reclaiming the lands and cities and erasing the traces of humanity once people have been removed from the world. This can also be open to interpretation. Some may see Centuries of Decay as being in reference to an extended period of social degradation or the idea of the planet being a barren land void of life entirely. We chose this name because we felt it conveyed a powerful image and atmosphere, which appropriately went hand-in-hand with our musical style.”

That style will be unleashed by the four-piece on their self-titled debut album due out August 4, 2017, which drummer Derrick Doucette is eager for fans to hear.

“I was told recently that someone found our sound very unique and refreshing. That really meant a lot to me and I would love if that opinion was shared by both old and new fans. I find we’ve taken our influences from various sub-genres of extreme metal and turned them into a tasteful blend of compelling, climactic and devastating intensity on these seven tracks.”

Fans can also expect more music in the future.

“We are already looking forward to writing more material and refining our sound more. I’m excited to see how our sound will evolve…Our fans can expect multiple albums as that was the intent from day one!” adds Doucette.

Live, CENTURIES OF DECAY have their own unique approach to performing, they make every set flow together, creating a huge atmosphere and letting the metal speak for itself.
(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“”Centuries Of Decay bring together old styles to create new, exciting sounds on debut…From the lurching behemoth of the aptly titled “Centuries of Decay” all the way through to the grandiose finale of “Demise”, Centuries Of Decay bring familiar sounds together and forge a glorious new path forward.” – Rock and Roll Fables

“This is not a one-dimensional album that’s easily described. Each song has its own style and flavour, mixing different styles together with well-deserved contempt for genre restrictions and constraints. Centuries of Decay have crafted a modern extreme metal release that effectively combines these different strains of metal into something all of their own.” – Wonderbox Metal

“A concept record regarding the changing times & how life depends on centuries of decay, the ten minute self-titled opening song showcases melodic metal with deep oceans of imagination. Haunting but with a real sense of beauty, the guitar melody alongside a fascinating drum beat is such an appealing sound. A sound that suddenly takes on a darker tone, upping the heaviness & dealing out an absolutely stunning chugging guitar attack. There is no arguing with that start, absolutely mesmerising.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Up next was Centuries Of Decay, who gave us some atmospheric death metal. Devin Doucette and Rob McAllister shared guitar and vocal duties. Devin sang lead and handled a chunk of the brutal vocals but they gave a few great harmonized melodic vocals. Their last song had an additive time signature, which is something that really catches my attention as a musician.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Live Review Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016 – Toronto)

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0 NEWS: One Man Band BURIED REALM To Unleash “The Ichor Carcinoma” Sept 29th w/ All Star Metal Guests; New Noise Mag Premiere Guitar Playthrough For Album Title Track

August 18, 2017
by Asher
· Buried Realm · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 18, 2017

For fans of Soilwork, Symphony X, Dissection, Kreator, Carcass

One Man Band BURIED REALM To Unleash “The Ichor Carcinoma” Sept 29th w/ All Star Metal Guests

New Noise Mag Premiere Guitar Playthrough For Album Title Track

Josh Dummer (all instruments and vocals) – Photo Credit – Tamara Clarke

A true visionary is a rare thing; but such a man is Josh Dummer. Providing all instruments and vocals on his creation BURIED REALM‘s debut, “The Ichor Carcinoma”with the exception of some very exciting guests such as Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Septicflesh), Brandon Ellis (Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannabis Corpse), Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Armageddon), Dean Paul Arnold (Vital Remains), Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage), Peter Wichers (Soilwork), Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal), Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) and Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal, Jeff Loomis band). Dummer is a man who is not afraid to gaze into the abyss for music and lyrical inspiration.

Inspired by Opeth, Kreator, Old Man’s Child, Symphony X (and tons of old Hair Metal!); Dummer describes BURIED REALM‘s music as ‘fierce, cutting, technical, melodic, and memorable’. The studio project represents a hidden dimension within himself where the ‘buried disputes’ of his life are confronted only through music; where he can express musical ideas without compromising.

Eager for the fans to hear his debut album, Dummer reflects.

“I feel that listeners can appreciate it, not only on a musical level but hopefully enjoy the listening experience too. This album was a long time in the making and hopefully that translates. ‘The Ichor Carcinoma’ was originally supposed to be an EP. However, I had too many pre-production demos and didn’t want to scrap them, so I decided on a full-length, which fans can expect many guests across the entire album!”

Not afraid to draw deep from a painful wellspring of inspiration, Dummer adds.

“Many people close to me, myself included, have been though unfortunate life-threatening situations recently. No one is invincible and everyone walks though life like they are…I couldn’t ignore those events when it came to writing lyrics for this release. Some of the songs go into further detail about the terror I’ve experienced and personal demons I’ve faced. The lyrics are about the mental and physical battles of terminal illness/diseases and the attempt to rebuild.”

Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, Dummer reveals his shredding skills with a guitar playthrough video for the album’s title track “The Ichor Carcinoma”. The track also features guests Bob Katsionis (Firewind/ ex-Septicflesh) and Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork).

““The Ichor Carcinoma” – The title track of the album… This was the second song I wrote for the record. The riffs are racing and melodies/ solos are flying all over the place. The lyrics are about the mental and physical battles of terminal illness, personal demons and the attempt to rebuild.” says Dummer.

Watch it now at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/buried-realm-ichor-carcinoma-playthrough/

“The Ichor Carcinoma” is set for release on September 29th, 2017 with pre-order available on August 18th 2017 on Bandcamp, Amazon and iTunes.

Track Listing:
1. Portal (0:34)
2. The Ichor Carcinoma (4:56)
3. Asphyxiation’s Lullaby (5:04)
4. Through These Darkened Halls (4:05)
5. Apeiron I – The Legacy (5:02)
6. On Serpent Soil (4:46)
7. Apeiron II – Global Dreamer (5:06)
8. Unscrupulous (6:15)
9. Hidden Chapter (2:20)
10. SuperSpell (8:08)
Album Length: 46:20

For more info:

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https://twitter.com/buriedrealm

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0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Premiere Montreal Two Bass Band THE GREAT RUSSIAN EMPIRE Cop Shoot Cop Cover “If Tomorrow Ever Comes”; Debut EP “Low Ends” Out September 8th

August 18, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · The Great Russian Empire

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Montreal, QC – August 18, 2017

For fans of Faith No More, Interpol, Joy Division, Russian Circles, Cop Shoot Cop

New Noise Mag Premiere Montreal Two Bass Band THE GREAT RUSSIAN EMPIRE Cop Shoot Cop Cover “If Tomorrow Ever Comes”

Debut EP “Low Ends” Out September 8th

THE GREAT RUSSIAN EMPIRE (TGRE) is a dark rock collective from Montreal QC, born of a desire to create music in an environment where guitars don’t exist. This project features a double-bass approach from bassist Benoît Forté (The Lonely Sidewalkers/Coco Méliès/ex-Fallstaf/ex-North East Bistro) and bassist Nicolas Miquelon (Norilsk/Mortör/ex-Kintra).

The project is bred by the 1980’s new wave and early 1990’s alternative genre, by way of modern folk and various rock influences. Its bass orientation carries something different at its core, although familiar in its construction and arrangements. Far from referencing a pastiche, THE GREAT RUSSIAN EMPIRE’s name is a wink to the collective and eclectic nature of this musical venture.

TGRE released a first single, “Pig’s Blood” in 2014, to showcase the new entity’s persona. After revisiting the song’s arrangements, writing more material, and adding a few soldiers to its ranks (either permanent or session musicians), the collective re-entered the studio to assemble “Low Ends”. Dark in content, the EP’s lyrics are crafted around tragic personal events, and layered with vocals, violin and cello.

Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, THE GREAT RUSSIAN EMPIRE is premiering their second single and cover of Cop Shoot Cop’s “If Tomorrow Ever Comes” at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-great-russian-empire-tomorrow/

Bassist Benoît Forté comments:

“I knew Tod A. from CSC wrote all the songs so I got in touch with him about 2 years ago. He gave me his blessing on recording our version of IF TOMORROW EVER BECOMES. TGRE was born the first I heard CSC, about 25 years ago. Just didn’t know it yet at the time.”

“Low Ends” is due out September 8, 2017 and will be available in digital format via Bandcamp along with the CD version presented in a gatefold digi-sleeve.

Their first single “Blood Everywhere” can be heard at the following link here.

Track Listing:
1. Full of Blood (6:19)
2. The Hands That Bring The Road Kill To The Side (3:49)
3. If Tomorrow Ever Comes (Cop Shoot Cop cover) (6:03)
4. Blood Everywhere (3:52)
5. Pig’s Blood (3:56)
6. The Fence (4:15)
EP Length: 28:19

EP Band and Live Line UP:
Benoît Forté – Bass
Nicolas Miquelon – Bass
Mathieu Lassonde – Drums

Additional guest musicians:
Jason Mateus – Vocals
Sara Jasmin – Violon
Julien Thibault – Cello

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatRussianEmpire

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0 NEWS: 80’s Pop Anthems Go Metal w/ MOONLIGHT DESIRES New Cover Video “Something About You” via PureGrainAudio; New Album “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” Out September 15th via Infamous Butcher Records

August 17, 2017
by Asher
· Moonlight Desires · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 17, 2017

For fans of Sons of Butcher, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, 80s pop hits

80’s Pop Anthems Go Metal w/ MOONLIGHT DESIRES New Cover Video “Something About You” via PureGrainAudio

New Album “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” Out September 15th via Infamous Butcher Records

Moonlight Desires might only play 80s cover songs, but you’d be wrong to dismiss them as just another cover band. Formed by long-time Hamilton, ON musician Trevor Ziebarth (Actor/Writer/Composer on Teletoon’s adult comedy series Sons of Butcher), Moonlight Desires is his ode to the raunchy romances and youthful misadventures of summer’s past. By re-working synth laden pop hits of the 1980s, Ziebarth manages to turn familiar guilty pleasures into modern, guitar-driven rock anthems.

“For those unfamiliar, I created a television show with my brother Jay Ziebarth back in 2005 called ‘Sons of Butcher’. It was a unique adult comedy cartoon series that aired on Teletoon and was sold to over 200 countries around the world. The show was the first to blend video heads into a cartoon world. The Sons of Butcher characters worked in a butcher shop by day and were a spandex clad rock outfit by night, with my character (Ricky Butcher) relentlessly trying to make it as a big rock star. As a companion to the show, Sons of Butcher recorded and released a few comedy rock albums using songs from the show as inspiration, and travelled across Canada twice on a sponsored tour by Teletoon. As a live band, Sons of Butcher used to perform heavied-up covers of 80s songs and they often became fan/crowd favourites. Ultimately, I noticed the positive response and it led to the formation of Moonlight Desires in 2013.” says Trevor Ziebarth.

As an homage to their Canadian music heritage, the band decided to take their name from the popular 80s song ‘Moonlight Desires’ by iconic singer/songwriter Gowan.

“I wanted to have a direct (1980s song) reference …but I also thought it would fit in nicely with the band’s heavier direction.” says Ziebarth.

Joined in the studio by drummer Dave Dunham (Not Of, DAVIDS, ex-Chore, ex-Sons Of Butcher) and lead guitarist Marco Bressette (Dead Tired, ex-Threat Signal), he says “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” is “…a more layered, fully realized version of the band. We really just wanted to show people a good time, while still staying true to our metal, grunge and hard rock influences. Thanks to Mitch Bowden at Mechanical Noise, the production sounds big and warm, and I think this album really captures the fun of what Moonlight Desires is all about.”

While their 2014 debut album “Frankie Goes To Hamilton” delivered a rollicking arrangement of classic love songs, the band’s follow-up “Just The Hits: 1981-1985”transforms timeless hits such as “Sunglasses At Night” by Corey Hart and “Something About You” by Level 42 into party rock anthems. Satisfying that hunger to escape the shackles of reality with fun times and familiar hits, Moonlight Desires entire catalogue will be available for the first time on all major digital platforms (including iTunes, Spotify, Google Play) on September 15, 2017.

Their first video for their cover “Something About You” by Level 42 is being exclusively premiered on PureGrainAudio.com and can be viewed at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/moonlight-desires-travel-to-the-80s-in-tubular-something-about-you-music-video-exclusive-premiere

Album Pre-Order for “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” is available on iTunes at https://itun.es/ca/y0-Plb

Track Listing:
1. A Criminal Mind (3:43)
2. Sunglasses At Night (2:56)
3. Out of Touch (3:17)
4. Hungry Like The Wolf (2:59)
5. Young Turks (3:51)
6. Bettie Davis Eyes (3:01)
7. Holding Back The Years (3:31)
8. Valerie (3:15)
9. Promises Promises (3:03)
10. Something About You (2:50)
11. The Power of Love (4:38)
Album Length: 37:09

Upcoming Show Dates:

October 6 – Hamilton, ON – Casbah (CD Release Party)

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/moonlightdesires

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“This album is comprised of hard rock 80s pop covers that often border on metal, and it is every bit as fun as it sounds.” – Hellbound.ca

“It is glorious, a less tongue in cheek Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. It is the Alpha and the Omega. Life has meaning, and it’s buried in the dreams of a girl with teased hair and a boy with a tennis racket for a guitar…” – Nine Circles

“…Moonlight Desires’ second offering is filled with the top-notch heavy covers of 80s Synth Pop classics their fans have come to expect.” – Bradmachry.ca

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0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Premiere: Full EP Stream and Track-By-Track Commentary: PROTOSEQUENCE’s “Biophagous”; Out Aug 18th

August 17, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Protosequence

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Montreal, QC – August 17, 2017

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

Decibel Mag Premiere: Full EP Stream and Track-By-Track Commentary: PROTOSEQUENCE’s “Biophagous”

Out August 18th

L-R – Jacob Teeple (Bass), Kyle Hunter (Guitar), Joseph McKee (Vocals), Logan Vars (Drums), Dylan Parker (Guitar and Vocals)
Photo Credit: Ryan Wiesner at Trivium Photography

Drawing influence from acts like All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, and The Black Dahlia Murder, PROTOSEQUENCE 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. Their new EP “Biophagous” due out August 18th is the follow up to their 2016 debut “Schizophrene”.

Teaming up with Decibel Magazine, PROTOSEQUENCE are sharing an exclusive full stream of the EP along with a track by track commentary. Check it out at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/08/17/full-ep-stream-track-track-commentary-protosequences-biophagous/

“Biophagous” available for pre-order on the band’s Bandcamp here plus will be available on all major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. DFL (3:42)
2. Parasitic (4:42)
3. Shepherd (5:02)
4. The Hate Subsides (4:08)
EP Length: 17:35

Upcoming Show Dates:

Sept 2 – Calgary, AB – Vern’s – info – w/ Angelmaker / Torrefy / Train Bigger Monkeys / ChaosBeing
Sept 9 – Edmonton, AB – Mercury Room – info w/ Red Litmus / Plaguebringer / Anti-Pattern

For more info:

http://www.protosequence.com

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Edmonton’s own Protosequence offer a rush of groovy guitar parts met with story-filled lyrics and serene, landscape-sized instrumentals that roll like hills into a valley.

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 McKee (vocals), and Ryan Schaffler (ex-bassist) who is now replaced by Jacob Teeple. 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 will be releasing their new EP “Biophagous” on August 18th, 2017 to follow their 2016 debut EP “Schizophrene”.

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“Edmonton’s Protosequence perform an agile balancing act on the new song “Shepherd” we’re bringing you from their forthcoming EP, Biophagus, a high-wire performance that deftly straddles a stylistic divide without ever losing their path forward.” No Clean Singing

“In the vein of bands like All Shall Perish & Born of Osiris, Protosequence kick proceedings off with the furiously tech riffing of Parasitic, a wild & untamed slab of death metal. That is until a surprising tempo change that brings in some keyboards & more classic metal sounding guitar solo. It’s a damn strong start, one that leaves you wondering just what more Biophagous has to offer.” – Games, Braaaiiins And A Headbanging Life

“Protosequence is an act of quality over quantity. I get seriously lost in their music, be it through a spine-damaging headbanging session (“DFL”) or stretch of melodic introspection (“Shepherd”). Biophagous offers up another nice showcase of the band’s skill across a variety of substyles and paces.” – Metal Trenches

“Protosequence takes the insane melodic riffage of metalcore bands like August Burns Red or Novelists, and mixes them with tech death elements of bands like The Black Dahlia Murder which makes for what I think could be a band that has the potential to break through and make it huge…Biophagus is of another caliber, every aspect of it is flawless, and will not only be in my playlist but should be in everyone else’s as well. Whatever you do, do not sleep on this band. Make sure you pick up Biophagus when it releases August 18th! ” – Blood Rock Media

“Incorporating elements from deathcore, technical death metal, and, yes, even djent, Protosequence manages to maintain the listener’s interest while developing an identity that is not only unique to Canada, but to the world. ” – It Djents

“Traversing between djent and technical progressive metal” – Somberlane

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