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0 NEWS: Prog-Sphere Premiere Violin Instrumental Prog Metal CYDEMIND’s ‘Tree of Tales’; New Album ‘Erosion’ Out May 26th

  • April 27, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Cydemind · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 27, 2017

 

For Fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Ayreon, Neal Morse Band, Genesis, Rush

Prog-Sphere Premiere Violin Instrumental Prog Metal CYDEMIND’s ‘Tree of Tales’

New Album ‘Erosion’ Out May 26th

L-R: Camille Delage (Keys), Nico Damoulianos (Bass), Olivier Allard (Violin), Alexandre Dagenais (Drums), Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

Influenced by bands such as Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Rush along with classical, jazz and progressive rock, Montreal-based CYDEMIND will be releasing their first full length album ‘Erosion’ on May 26th to follow their to 2014 debut EP ‘Through Mist and Ages’. The album offers a refreshing take on progressive music that is sure to attract interest from a wide audience, especially with classically trained violinist Olivier Allard, who leads the listener throughout the different moods of their compositions. 

Teaming up with Prog-Sphere.com, CYDEMIND are premiering their next single ‘Tree of Tales’.

“After the release of our first single What Remains , we wanted to show another side of CYDEMIND. ‘Tree of Tales’ offers many different moods and time signatures. There’s some groovy drum and bass lines, lots of grand piano and of course Olivier’s violin shines on top of all that.” explains guitarist and main songwriter Kevin Paquet.

Listen to ‘Tree of Tales’ at http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/cydemind-tree-of-tales-exclusive-premiere/

‘Erosion’ was recorded in Montreal at The Grid with producer Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) along with additional recording of grand piano done at Studio 270. The release consists of six compositions including a 27 minute masterpiece of the album’s title track, making it the band‘s most ambitious project to date. The album artwork was done by drummer and band co-founder Alexandre Dagenais along with lyrical poems included with the release written by pianist Camille Delage. The poems describe each composition as the album gravitates around the theme of nature and its persistence through time. 

‘Erosion’ will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify and all other major online retailers as of May 26, 2017. Their first single ‘What Remains’ is available for download on Bandcamp here.

Track listing :
1. What Remains (4:58)
2. Tree of Tales (6:41)
3. Derecho (13:36)
4. Red Tides (5:25)
5. Stream Capture (6:29)
6. Erosion (27:19)
Album Length: 1:04:30

Cydemind is:
Olivier Allard (Violins)
Alexandre Dagenais (Drums)
Camille Delage (Keyboards/Piano)
Nico Damoulianos (Bass)
Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

For More Info:
http://www.cydemind.com
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0 NEWS: STRIKER Announce North American Tour Dates w/ Dark Tranquillity + Western Canadian Music Award Nomination ‘Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year’

  • April 25, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – April 25, 2017

For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing

STRIKER Announce North American Tour Dates w/ Dark Tranquillity
+
Western Canadian Music Award Nomination ‘Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year’

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

 

Edmonton shredders STRIKER will be hitting the road in September and October for tour dates across North America supporting Swedish melodic death metal innovators Dark Tranquillity along with American thrashers Warbringer. STRIKER will be touring in support of their latest self-titled album released on Feb 24, 2017 via their indie label Record Breaking Records. The album features 9 shredding tracks that are all killer and no filler to continue the band’s classic mix of heavy metal to follow 2016’s highly praised ‘Stand In The Fire’.

To hear the full stream of STRIKER‘s new album, please visit: http://loudwire.com/striker-striker-exclusive-album-stream-interview/

Watch their video ‘Born To Lose’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j6gazeWKo


Tickets available here:
http://www.enterthevault.com/artist.php?id=451

Sept 6 – Margate, FL – O Malleys
Sept 7 – Winter Park, FL – The Haven
Sept 8 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum 0
Sept 9 – Jacksonville, FL – 1904 Music Hall
Sept 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
Sept 11 – Durham, NC – Motorco
Sept 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sept 13 – Halethorpe, MD – Fish Head Cantina
Sept 14 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
Sept 15 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
Sept 16 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Sept 17 – Montreal, QC – FouFounes
Sept 18 – Toronto, ON – MOD Club
Sept 19 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
Sept 20 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Sept 21 – Sioux Falls, SD – Icon Lounge
Sept 22 – Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze
Sept 23 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
Sept 24 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
Sept 25 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
Sept 26 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
Sept 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Sept 29 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Sept 30 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
Oct 1 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct 2 – West Hollywood, CA – Whiskey a Go Go
Oct 3 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
Oct 4 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red
Oct 5 – El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
Oct 6 – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgeralds
Oct 7 – Dallas, TX – Trees

In additional news, STRIKER have been nominated for a 2017 Western Canadian Music Award for ‘Metal / Hard Rock Artist of Year’. This is the band’s fifth award nomination for this year to add to their previously announced nominations from the Edmonton Music Awards for Album of The Year, Metal Recording of The Year, Group of The Year and People’s Choice (Nominees list here).

Guitarist Tim Brown comments:

“Nominated two years in a row! Here’s hoping we can make it winning two years in a row! Thanks to everyone for the support and helping us get nominated.”

STRIKER was nominated alongside the following Western Canadian bands:

Metal/Hard Music Artist of the Year
All Else Fails (AB)
Black Thunder (SK)
Soul Mates (SK)
Striker (AB)
Untimely Demise (SK)

For more info on nominees, please visit the following link: http://breakoutwest.ca/fest/blog/2017-western-canadian-music-award-nominees/

For More Info:
http://www.striker-metal.com
https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal
https://twitter.com/StrikerMetal

https://instagram.com/strikermetal

About:

Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.

Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!

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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN)​ proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal 
 

“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound

“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules
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0 NEWS: Wacken Metal Battle USA Final – May 20th – Philadelphia w/ Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, Upheaval

  • April 25, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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Montreal, QC – April 25, 2017

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Wacken Metal Battle USA Final – May 20th – Philadelphia
w/ Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, Upheaval

One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air

One band, one champion, thousands of metalheads! 

Wacken Metal Battle In America For The First Time! 



Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to present the first ever final 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. After battles hosted in Boston and Philadelphia, the final four Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia), Goblet (Boston), Power Theory (Philadelphia) and Upheaval (Boston) will compete for one to be crowned champion and play the stage at Wacken. The national final will be held in Philadelphia on May 20th at the Whiskey Tango where all four bands will be judged by a panel music industry.

Events Details:
Saturday, May 20th – 8pm
Whiskey Tango, 14000 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116
Judges: TBA
Line up and set times to be decided by random draw night of event.
Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia) – https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com/
Goblet (Boston) – http://goblet2.bandcamp.com/
POWER THEORY (Philadelphia) – http://www.sentinelmusic75.wix.com/powertheoryand
Upheaval (Boston) – http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com/
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/334554143614622/

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.metalbattleusa.com

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

Twitter: https://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
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0 REMINDER – Kicking Off This Week – Noise Rock Duo COPE’s Alberta + Saskatchewan Tour; Debut Self-Titled EP Out Now via Norwegian Blue Records

  • April 24, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · COPE · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 24, 2017


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

REMINDER – Kicking Off This Week – Noise Rock Duo COPE’s Alberta + Saskatchewan Tour

Debut Self-Titled EP Out Now via Norwegian Blue Records

Tour Dates: Alberta + Saskatchewan – April / May



Photo Credit: Jayme Javier Cabrera-Lopez


Tour Dates:
April 27 – Calgary, AB – Tubby Dog (w/ Supervoid)
April 28 – Edmonton, AB – The Sewing Machine Factory (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
May 4 – Saskatoon, SK – Underground Café (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
May 5 – Regina, SK – O’Hanlons (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
May 6 – Swift Current, SK – Ashley Park Community Hall (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)

Kicking off this week, Lethbridge, AB noise rock duo COPE will hit the road for dates in Alberta and Saskatchewan in support of their self-titled debut EP that was released on April 21st and available on vinyl, cassette plus digital download via their indie label Norwegian Blue Records. Inspired by Local H, Shellac, Brand New, Refused, and Death From Above 1979, COPE consists of Mickey Hayward on drums and Tyson Wiebe on guitars and vocals. Their debut EP was engineered live off the floor at Norwegian Blue Studio in Lethbridge, AB under the watchful eye of Chris Lipinski (Atomicos, Lustre Creame) and Q (Supervoid, Stellar Radio Choir) plus mixed by Jesse Northey (The Betrayers, Diamond Mind) and mastered by KRAMER (Gwar, Galaxie 500).Vocalist / guitarist Tyson Wiebe comments:
“The (Cope) EP is made up of the first three songs we wrote as a band, and these tracks are the way we usually open (Cryptid/Mother Russia) and close (Tropic of Capricorn) a set. These songs showcase the many faces of this band flipping through instrumental, punk, metal, and noise rock but it always sounds like us. This is partly because of our band motto: tune down, turn up. We hope these three songs tide people over until we record our full length this summer.”
EP Stream via New Noise Magazine –  http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-cope-self-titled-ep/ 


EP order – (vinyl, cassette, download) – https://norwegianbluerecords.bandcamp.com 



Track Listing
Digital version
1: Cryptid (3:08)
2: Mother Russia (3:22)
3: Tropic of Capricorn (7:17)
EP Length: 13:48Cassette/7” version
SIDE A: Cryptid/Mother Russia
SIDE B: Tropic of Capricorn

For more info, please visit the following links:
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9Ej
https://thisiscope.wordpress.com

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“I don’t think that I’ve ever come across a duo before who have the ability to produce music as raw & powerful, yet calm & thought provoking, as this!” – Way Out Radio

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

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0 REMINDER – Kicking Off This Week – UFORIA Eastern Canada Tour (ON/QC/NB/NS) Presented By PureGrainAudio.com

  • April 24, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Uforia

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Montreal, QC – April 2017

 

For fans of Billy Talent, Finger Eleven, Our Lady Peace

REMINDER – Kicking Off This Week – UFORIA Eastern Canada Tour (ON/QC/NB/NS) Presented By PureGrainAudio.com

Free Download ‘Radiation’ via PureGrainAudio

2017 UFORIA Tour Dates

April 25 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria
April 26 – Ottawa, ON – Live on Elgin w/ PEAKS
April 27 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Uncanny, White Canvas Sky, The Jem
April 28 – Woodstock, NB – Unit 777 w/ Gemstonez, Monteith
April 29 – Dartmouth, NS – Montes Showbar w/ Dali Van Gogh
May 2 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub w/ Impact Eleven, Shadow of Everest
May 3 – Moncton, NB – Plan B
May 5 – Montreal, QC – O Patro Vys w/ The Alibi, Science for Lunatics
May 6 – Kingston, ON – Homegrown Festival @ Blu Martini – info
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Other shows:
May 27 – Toronto, ON – The Cameron House w/ The Alibi, Monteith
June 9 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Ashes at Dawn CD Release)
July 8 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar w/ Red Handed Denial, Maybe Refuge, Vaerisa

Toronto hard rockers UFORIA kick off their Eastern Canadian tour this week presented by PureGrainAudio.com. The tour will begin on April 25th in Oshawa, ON and see UFORIA perform in nine cities across four provinces (ON/QC/NB/NS). The tour is in promotion of their latest EP ‘Fight or Flight’ released during July of last year and produced plus co-written with Finger Eleven drummer Steve Molella. The EP’s title track has been a common sound having been played regularly at the Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays games throughout the 2016 season.

UFORIA has also teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com in promotion of the tour offering a FREE download of their track ‘Radiation’ off their latest EP. The song is a warning that ecological change is inevitable and we must embrace it and evolve in order to survive.

Free Download – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/uforia-radiation-free-song-download

Music Video – Fight or Flight (directed by Finger Eleven guitarist James Black) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTPdWn8-XQg

EP Stream – https://soundcloud.com/uforiaband/sets/uforia-breakout-tracks 
About:

UFORIA first began as a solo project by front man Michael Ursini (Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitar), which over the years has morphed into a talented four-piece of hard rock that has released three EPs since 2012. Influenced by bands like Billy Talent, Incubus, Finger Eleven and Our Lady Peace, among others, the group also consists of Adam Brik (Lead Guitar), Daniel Salij (Bass) and Dylan Piercey (Drums).

Uforia’s previous releases include the debut EP Imagining (2012) and the fan-funded follow-up Transmutation (2015). The band has won a number of contests including the Hard Rock Rising Canada contest (2013), the opportunity to open for hometown heroes Billy Talent (2014) and the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act contest (2016). “Fight or Flight” ranked #4 on the best songs of 2016 at CJIM Montreal’s Rock Station and 91X in Belleville. Oshawa’s 94.9 The Rock FM featured Fight or Flight (EP) on the Best of Generation Next 2016.

1. Fight or Flight (3.44)
2. Radiation (3:07)
3. Wake Me (3:38)
4. Overthrow (4:15)
5. Is Anybody Living? (4:49)
EP Length: 19:35
For more info:
http://www.UforiaMusic.ca
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-8GK

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“This title track (Fight or Flight), in all of its gritty and tenacious swagger, smacks you in the face and demands to be listened to.” – Canadian Beats

“packing a powerful punch with no filler” – Some Kind of Media

“Uforia have released a tight collection of excellent songs and with the re-appearance of other Canadian guitar acts like Billy Talent and the aforementioned Finger Eleven  into the mix  we could be in for a renaissance in Canadian rock music.” – The Green Room Podcast

“I must say that this band definitely picked a great name for itself. We all know the definition of Euphoria; a feeling or state of intense excitement or happiness. This is exactly how the band portrayed themselves on stage. I was impressed by their stage presence….I see a bright future for this young talented group of musicians. They have great supporters and music mentors on their side. Please check them out when they come to a city near you.” – Concert Addicts

 “It’s hard to fake understanding and desire. You get it or you don’t, you want it or you don’t. Uforia definitely has it.” – Steve Molella (Finger Eleven)
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0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Premiere Edmonton Hardcore Metal Fusion FEEDING Video ‘Rotting Alive’; Debut Self-Titled EP Out April 28 via Funeral Trance Records

  • April 21, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Feeding · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 21, 2017

New Noise Mag Premiere Edmonton Hardcore Metal Fusion FEEDING Video ‘Rotting Alive’

Debut Self-Titled EP Out April 28 via Funeral Trance Records

Formed in 2016, FEEDING was created in the wake of local Edmonton hardcore outfits Cold Lungs and Low Level disbanding. With members from each band still seeking auditory destruction, a five-song EP was rendered. It will be presented as an offering on spools of magnetic tape on April 28, 2017, through Funeral Trance Records. The debut was recorded in Feeding’s sanctum: Piss Alley by Derek Orthner (Begrime Exemious) and mastered by Brad Boatright of Audio Siege. The cassettes will bear Jason Barnett’s conception of crawling toward death. FEEDING plans on touring as far as possible to spread their brand of occult death rock, and already have plans for future releases.

Teaming up with New Noise Mag, FEEDING premiere their new video for their single ‘Rotting Alive’.

http://newnoisemagazine.com/feeding-rotten-alive-video/

EP Pre-Order (digital and cassette) via Funeral Trance Records – https://funeraltrancerecords.bandcamp.com/album/feeding-2017


Track Listing:
1. Tumult
2. Dregs
3. Rotten Alive
4. Impure In The Eyes Of God
5. Kazmus

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Feeding-1781768115406934/

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0 Concerts @ Distortion – May 11 The Mahones + May 13 Raygun Cowboys (CD Release), Gutter Demons

  • April 21, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Distortion · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 21, 2017

Concerts @ Distortion – May 11 The Mahones + May 13 Raygun Cowboys (CD Release), Gutter Demons

CALGARY BEER CORE PRESENTS: THE MAHONES MAY 11, 2017

The Irish Punk Brigade, The Mahones, are bringing their internationally known brand of punk rock to Distortion Live Music Venue on May 11, 2017. Considered pioneers in the Irish Punk Scene they have won numerous awards and are an inspiration to up and coming punk bands around the world.

Bio:

With humble roots starting off on St Patrick’s day in 1990 in an  Irish pub, The Mahones have worked their way up to being internationally known in the punk community and have a pile of awards to their name. They have released 10 studio albums, three compilations, two live albums and two EPs with a host of guest appearances from other punk and alt rock bands. Along with having a song in the  academy award winning film The Fighter (2010), their music has been in Irving Welsh’s Ecstasy, Dog Park, Celtic Pride, ABC’s Castle, Lost Girl, and many more. They have toured through 35 countries, headlined festivals all around the world and are proud to have shared the stage with almost all of their favorite bands.

It has been 2 years since The Mahones have played Calgary and they are excited to return with new music. The local support includes Craic the Lens, a Celtic flavored alt rock band; Copsickle, a no holds barred, in your face punk band; and From Under The Stone, a highly energetic amalgamation of Celtic punk and metal. Grab your dancing shoes and be prepared to be on your feet all night! The 18+ party kicks off at 9 pm at Distortion – 3828 Macleod Trail S. Ticket information available here. Facebook event here.

DISTORTION PRESENTS: RAYGUN COWBOYS CD RELEASE PARTY MAY 13, 2017 w/ GUTTER DEMONS

Raygun Cowboys are a psychobilly band birthed from the pool halls and dive bars of Edmonton, Alberta. They are releasing their third full length album on May 13, 2017 at Distortion Live Music Venue. With 16 years of live experience and the formula to get people up and dancing, this party will be going into the wee hours.

Bio:

Form their conception in 2000, Raygun Cowboys were recognizably a cut above the rest. They were quickly identified as the local band to support touring acts and they moved into the role exceptionally well. They released their first album Underworld Boogie in 2006, followed by serval coast-to-coast tours over the next year. The fans ate up the ‘suped-up-psycho-juke-joint-jive’ and the Raygun Cowboys’ place in Canada’s psychobilly scene was cemented. Two full lengths and more tours followed, seeing the band make appearances at some of the most respected festivals nationally. After a European tour they returned to the studio to record their third full length, which they are now supporting with a tour.

The aptly titled album Heads Will Roll will give you an idea of what’s in store on this tour stop. Adding to this frighteningly good night is Montreal’s Gutter Demons as direct support. No strangers to the rockabilly and punk scenes in Canada, Gutter Demons boast an intense stage show following their theme of ‘mutant psychobilly’. Warming the stage up is Edmonton rock n’ roll outfit The Preying Saints and Calgary’s 60’s rock group Blast Train. A macabre mixture of jivin’ dancin’ and boppin’ is guaranteed. The doors open at 8pm at Distortion – 3828 Macleod Trail S with the swingin’ carrying on until 2am, entry with valid ID only. Tickets for this night of madness can be purchased here. Facebook event here.

Also at Distortion in May: BC Rapper Merkules with Steve Ross, Luca Mele, Noise, Cquel, and Tef Zee. Friday, May 26 at 9pm. Tickets available http://www.truerhythm.ca/ Facebook event here.

About Distortion:

On February 12th 2007, a scene was born when an intrepid group of music lovers took over The Distillery Public House in downtown Calgary, AB. They catered to a diverse crowd serving lunch and dinner and at night having tight, intimate live music shows. Some of the big names that graced the stage included The Real McKenzies, Del the Funky Homosapian, Dayglo Abortions, D.O.A., The Vibrators, UK Subs, always supported by talented local bands.

After the lease was up, it was on to bigger and better things when they moved into an old theatre, The Distillery Rock n Roll Ballroom had arrived. One of the most legendary venues to make its mark on the Calgary music community, the ballroom hosted all genres with artists like Bone Thugs n’ Harmony, The Bronx, Mad Caddies, and Sticky Buds. The D crew had built up an infectious momentum, creating a highly desired place to play, and flooding the scene with high quality shows. Unfortunately the carpet was suddenly swept out from underneath them in 2012 and the crew had to seek out new digs.

Losing such an iconic venue was a massive detriment to the entire city, as it affected many genres, promoters, artists and fans. The group soldiered on and ended up in Eau Claire in their third venue. Unfortunately, that venture was short lived. It seemed like it was the end, and the community tried to rebuild itself working with the other local venues, opening new ones, seeing others shut down. Unbeknownst to the public at large, the D crew still wasn’t done. After a year, on May 1 2015, the announcement was made that a fourth venue had been found. After a few coats of paint and the posting of the famous bathroom rules, the rebranded Distortion – Live Music Venue was opened. Continuing to host local talent and bringing in big headliners like Blessthefall, SNFU, The Exalted Piledriver, and Stylist Beats, Distortion is the next chapter in the team’s journey to nurture the live music community.

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/distortioncalgary/

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Press Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0J0PI4BgkCmOU84U2Z4cEl0WUU?usp=sharing

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0 BEWS: Sci-Fi Metal RAPHEUMETS WELL Premiere New Video ‘Enders Door’ via SkullsnBones

  • April 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Rapheumets Well · Test Your Metal Records

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Montreal, QC – April 19, 2017

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Sci-Fi Metal RAPHEUMETS WELL Premiere New Video ‘Enders Door’ via SkullsnBones

‘Enders Door’ Due Out May 26th via Test Your Metal Records

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    Hickory, N.C. sci-fi metal band RAPHEUMETS WELL (Ra-few-mets) will be releasing their next full length ‘Enders Door’ via Test Your Metal Records on May 26th. Once again they will being bring forth a voyage enriched with lore and a sound that is a complex mix of classical orchestrations, cosmic synths, and extreme metal to portray the epics of parallel worlds.

The synopsis of this album is in the fifth era of the Avomenian Empire, amidst the planetary ruins of Vaath, a rogue traveler would discover an artifact that would forever change his place in the cosmos.

Upon arriving to retrieve the artifact, it became apparent that Eryos’s brother Nathyiem would never make it to their arranged meeting point.  In departing from the planet Vaath, Eryos received a distress signal from his brother’s ship, coming from an uncharted planet.  Upon arriving, he found a odd world inhabited by a mysterious species called the Dreth led by lecherous matriarch named Eishar.  It is here that he would uncover a faced-door, an inter-dimensional gateway to the Ender.

Teaming up with SkullsnBones.com, RAPHEUMETS WELL premiere their new music video for the album’s first single and title track.

Drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward comments:

“The song “Enders Door” highlights our albums mission to present this odd story in which the traveler, following his brothers distress beacon from what seems to be a downed ship, finds himself in a very uncompromising situation with a inter-dimensional being and the agenda of a lecherous female named Eishar.  The video is completely self produced and with the help of David “King” Johnson, we tried to capture elements of our story while presenting the technicality and emotion of our music.  In many ways we are trying to convey issues we all deal with through our music such as confusion, anxiety, fear, and revelation in seeking truth.  There is symbolism here of course; in our pursuits to find ourselves we must brave trials that permit our weakness to manifest to find tangible truth.”

To watch ‘Ender’s Door’, please visit the following link on SkullsnBones.com: https://skullsnbones.com/rapheumets-well-premiere-music-video-enders-door/ 

Enders Door’ Pre-order links:
CD – http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/rapheumets-well-enders-door 
Digital – https://testyourmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rapheumets-well-enders-door

‘Enders Door’ Album Preview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBGzAba24jY

Track Listing:
1. The Traveler (4:39)
2. Distress From The Aberrant Planet (3:57)
3. The Autogenous Extinction (4:45)
4. Secrets of The Demigods (4:40)
5. Lechery Brought The Darkness (6:39)
6. Enders Door (6:35)
7. Prisoner of The Rift (2:58)
8. The Diminished Strategist (5:36)
9. Nastarian Waltz (1:13)
10. Ghost Walkers Exodus (5:41)
11. Killing The Colossus (5:58)
12. Eishar’s Lament (1:18)
13. Unveiling The Sapient (7:21)
Album Length: 1:01:20

Album Band Line Up:

Jeb Laird – Bass & Lead Vocals
Annette Greene – Female Vocals and Keys
Hunter Ross – Guitar
Brett Lee – Guitar
Joshua Nassaru Ward – Drums & Clean Vocals
Guest Guitarist – Brian Kingsland  (Enthean and Nile)
Guest Bassist – Jonathan Finney
 

About:

Inspired by the fictitious universe of Sovael, RAPHEUMETS WELL is the name coined to the conscious deity who oversees the anastomosis of the multiverse, the master of portals and inter-dimensional travel.  Being personified as a trickster, Rapheumet often creates chaos for unsuspecting voyagers.  The word “Well” refers to the gravity wells, which like black holes, are catalyst of change and gateways between the cosmic plains.

Formed in 2008, 2011 and 2012 saw their first two demos followed by their first self release full length ‘Dimensions’ unleashed in 2014 that progressively told a larger story portrayed in a complex saga of Atai (ancient architects) who aid in the propagation of sentient life throughout the multi-verse. In 2016, they released their highly praised sophomore album ‘The Exile’ via Test Your Metal Records.

Now in 2017, from the birth of organic matter to great wars that tear the fabric of space/time, the story of RAPHEUMETS WELL‘s music serves to immerse you into a world of oddities once again with the band’s third release ‘Enders Door’ due out on May 26th via Test Your Metal Records.

For more info, please visit
https://www.testyourmetalofficial.com/rapheumets-well
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9Rd

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“Hickory, NC’s Rapheumets Well(pronounced Ra-few-mets) is a band heavily steeped in science fiction and fantasy. And when I say heavily, I mean HEAVILY. They slam dunk their lushly orchestral and luxurious symphonic melodic blackened death metal into a fantastical and fantastically creative and complex world that I don’t even want to embarrass myself trying to explain. But, you gotta give mad ol’ props to any band willing to dive head first into something as elaborately conceptual as this costumed and inventive septet have from the off.” – Decibel Magazine

“if you like the theatrical havoc generated by Fleshgod Apocalypse and Dimmu Borgir, for example, you’ll fall in love for the music found in The Exile, the brand new concept album by the symphonic horde known as Rapheumets Well. ” – The Headbanging Moose

“As you’re about to find out, this first song from the new album combines turbocharged death metal vehemence with sweeping orchestral melodies, interweaving blazing drumwork and rapid-fire riffing with cosmic synthesizer vistas and fluid soloing, vicious growls and hair-raising shrieks with a vaulting clean-sung passage that coincides with the protagonist’s decision to end his apathy.” – No Clean Singing

“The Exilebrings symphonic elements to more intense and sometimes speedy death metal. Solid bursts of adrenaline, with the symphonies effectively working to provide a balance to these heavier moments, as heard in “The Epic of Darmak.” But the band is more than a one-trick pony, and frequently gives way to other flights of fancy while keeping the death metal sharp…an album that is well-written and enjoyable from start to finish. The potential is there for the band to really spread their wings for album number three.” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 NEWS: VESPERIA Frontman Morgan Rider Covers Katatonia’s ‘Idle Blood’ In Acoustic Video

  • April 18, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vesperia

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Montreal, QC – April 18, 2017

VESPERIA Frontman Morgan Rider Covers Katatonia’s ‘Idle Blood’ In Acoustic Video

VESPERIA frontman Morgan Rider has posted an acoustic cover video performing one of his favourite tracks from Katatonia ‘Idle Blood’ from the ‘Night Is The New Day’ album.

“I recorded this cover in my home studio and filmed it in the crown lands near my house. I am a big Katatonia fan and have been wanting to record an homage to them with a slightly altered arrangement for awhile now.” comments Rider.

VESPERIA are currently completing the recording of their new album to follow to 2015’s ‘The Iron Tempests’ EP. The album is being recorded at Blue Sound & Music Studios in Toronto, Canada with engineer/ producer Russ Mackay (Mastodon, Iron Maiden, Styx) and will feature an array of famous Canadian guest musicians with the art created by Juno award-winning artist Hugh Syme (Rush, Nevermore, Dream Theater).
VESPERIA launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise over $5,000 to record the new album giving fans many special and unique perks for their contributions, including mead made by the band’s front man Morgan Rider, drinking horns, album pre-releases, the bands stage banners and much more! For all details on contributions, please visit the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-vesperia-create-a-new-album-metal
Live at Wacken Open Air 2015 – Watch here.
EP Stream – The Iron Tempests – Listen here.
Music Video – The Western Tempests – Watch here.

For more info:
http://vesperiametal.com

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0 NEWS: ShrEdmonton Fest & Conference Offer Free Digital Sampler Of 2017 Line Up

  • April 18, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · ShrEdmonton Metal Fest & Conference

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Montreal, QC – April 18, 2017

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ShrEdmonton Fest & Conference Offer Free Digital Sampler Of 2017 Line Up

        Edmonton, AB’s loudest indoor metal festival and conference SHREDMONTON presented by Prairie Fire Events Ltd is offering metal fans a free digital sampler of headbanging tunes from bands on this year’s line up.

To get your FREE download, please visit the following link: https://shredmonton.bandcamp.com/album/shredmonton-2017-shredder-sampler 

Featuring some of the heaviest acts from across Canada to rumble the Alberta prairies, this year’s SHREDMONTON will be headlined by Vancouver power titans UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, Winnipeg’s doom funeral PSYCHOTIC GARDENING and Edmonton gore masters BLËED from Friday, May 12th to Sunday, May 14th 2017 at the Mercury Room (full band list below). This year’s festival also features an ALL AGES event on the Sunday date, as well as the return of the all-ages industry conference aspect, which includes panels on publicity & promotion, festival booking plus vocal, guitar and recording / live sound clinics.

ShrEdmonton organizer Tyson Travnik comments:

“We’re very proud to be able to focus this year’s festival on showcasing bands that we feel have supported past Canadian festivals plus helped their local scenes flourish. Focusing on keeping this year’s experience intimate, yet retaining top-shelf quality is something that I think will set 2017 apart from events we’ve done in the past. “

Tickets for ShrEdmonton 2017 are available on www.Shredmonton.com and at the following Edmonton locations Mercury Room, Blackbyrd, Rendezvous Pub, The Forge plus available in Red Deer, AB at Sound House and from Annihilatrix Productions in Calgary, AB.

Ticket Prices:
Shredpass: $50
Friday, May 12: $20
Saturday, May 13 – Conference – Free with Shredpass, $5 at door
Saturday, May 13: $25
Sunday, May 14: $17

Shredmonton 2017 – Line Up

All events at Mercury Room (10575 114 St.)
Follow festival details on Facebook event here.

Friday, May 12

Show (18+) 
Doors 7:00 pm

8:00 – 8:45 – Days I Die (Calgary, AB)
9:00 – 9:45 – Osyron (Calgary, AB)
10:00 – 10:45 – Sleeping in Traffic (Edmonton, AB)
11:00 – 11:45 – Leave The Living (Red Deer, AB)
12:15 – 1:00 – Psychotic Gardening (Winnipeg, MB)

Saturday, May 13 Seminars (ALL AGES)

Publicity/Promotion Clinic – 1:00-1:30 pm
Vocal clinic 1:30-2:00 Guitar Clinic – 2:00-2:30 pm
Stage Moves with Jesse Valstar – 2:30-3:00 pm
Festival Seminar – 3:00-3:30 pm
Recording/Live Sound Clinic – 3:30-4:00 pm

Show (18+) 
Doors 6:00 pm

7:00 – 7:45 – Valyria (Edmonton, AB)
8:00 – 8:45 – Burning Effigy (Calgary, AB)
9:00 – 9:45 – W.M.D. (Calgary, AB)
10:00 – 10:45 – Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC)
11:00 – 11:45 – Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
12:15 – FIN – Unleash The Archers (Vancouver, BC)

Sunday, May 14

Show (All Ages)
Doors 3:00 pm

3:00 – 3:45 – Disturb The Dead (Devon, AB)
4:00 – 4:45 – Scarlet Serenity (Edmonton, AB)
5:00 – 5:45 – Krepitus (Calgary, AB)
6:00 – 6:45 – Voltang (Hamilton, ON)
7:00 – 8:00 – Bleed (Edmonton, AB)

For more info, please visit: www.Shredmonton.com.

Last year’s first ever ShrEdmonton featured over 20 bands over the course of 3 days at The Starlite Room and The Brixx Bar and Grill (same building), as well as a multi-room industry based conference located at the Shaw Conference Center. The full line up consisted of an ultra heavy hitting bill that included headliners Dying Fetus, Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot, Black Crown Initiate, Goatwhore, Finnish power metallers Thunderstone along with some of Western Canada’s best such as Disciples of Power, Planet Eater, Scythia, Tylor Dory Trio, Every Hour Kills among many more! Conference panels were held the Shaw Conference Center on recording, photography, video production, publicity, media relations, journalism, and concert promotion / talent buying for festivals / venues with music industry professionals from across Canada.

WCMFA:

Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca 
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD 
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks 
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival 

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