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0 NEWS: THIS GUN FOR HIRE Offer Free Download of ‘Barn Burner’ via PureGrainAudio.com; Debut Album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ Out March 31st

March 11, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · This Gun For Hire

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Montreal, QC – March 11, 2017

For fans of Alexisonfire, Every Time I Die, Thrice, Underoath, Beartooth

THIS GUN FOR HIRE Offer Free Download of ‘Barn Burner’ via PureGrainAudio.com

Nwe Music Video ‘Barn Burner’
Debut Album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ Out March 31st

This Gun For Hire Band Biography Video: https://youtu.be/uppSKtSb6Mc

Rock tinged melodic metalcore / post hardcore Vancouverites THIS GUN FOR HIRE will be unleashing their debut album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ on March 31, 2017. The band has already released singles ‘Infection‘ and ‘Good Evening Deacon‘ and are now ready to offer fans a FREE download of their next track ‘Barn Burner’ exclusively on PureGrainAudio.com at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/this-gun-for-hire-barn-burner-free-song-download

Plus you can watch their new music video for ‘Barn Burner’ at https://youtu.be/UO1qbqi3I2Q

The band comments on the video:

“You ever been to one of those parties where you feel like you’re on top of the world? Well this isn’t one of those parties. Welcome to Barn Burner! Where the drinks aren’t free and the girls ain’t pretty. Get ready for a night full of hazards, disasters, and bastards where there’s no going home! Barn Burner is This Gun for Hire‘s party jam that doesn’t let up, even for a second. Delving into the Canadian atmosphere of bush and house parties. You better dust off those dancing shoes and buckle up for a wild… ish ride. Special thanks to Kris Hellstrom for creating another awesome video for us.”

THIS GUN FOR HIRE recorded ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ with engineer and producer Roger Swan (K-OS, Battle Axe) to present their first clutch of original songs to showcase to the world. The twelve track release displays a keen awareness of pace and dynamics. Moving deftly from the seething chaos of the eponymous opener to the grandiose and melodic epic of “To The Fallen And The Faithful’, and back again for the staccato grunt of ‘Barn Burner’ to finish the record, THIS GUN FOR HIRE leave you in little doubt as to their capabilities.

‘Something A Little More Sinister’ will be available through iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby.

1. Infection (3:34)

2. Something A Little More Sinister (4:13)

3. From The Earth To The Earth (3:24)

4. Set This Path (4:07)

5. Alligator Death Roll (6:35)

6. Good Evening Deacon (4:07)

7. To The Fallen And The Faithful (5:21)

8. One Hell Bent Lot Lizard (4:38)

9. Cause For Concern (3:32)

10. My Meaning (4:30)

11. Empty Eyes (4:31)

12. Barn Burner (3:20)

Album Length: 51:57

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http://thisgunforhire.ca/
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0 NEWS: Hamilton Rockers RADIO FREE UNIVERSE Have An ‘American Gun’; Debut Album Out March 17th

March 10, 2017
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· Music News · Radio Free Universe

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Montreal, QC – March 10, 2017

For Fans of Chris Cornell, Audioslave, Jack White, Pearl Jam

Hamilton Rockers RADIO FREE UNIVERSE Have An ‘American Gun’

Debut Album ‘Casa Del Diablo’ Out March 17th via Jet Pack Records

Show Dates:
March 25 – Hamilton, ON – The Casbah (info) (CD Release Show)

We live in a world where everything, including music, is itemized and made into a genre (indeed the sub-genres grow daily!). Yet rock is all about rebellion plus rejecting norms and Hamilton, ON’s marvelous award nominated RADIO FREE UNIVERSE are very much their own creation. In vocalist George Panagopoulos’ words, they are “genuine, honest, heavy, sonic…liberating”.

Panagopoulos explains liberty is a big part of the inspiration behind RADIO FREE UNIVERSE’s unique name.

“It is inspired by Radio Free Europe, which began as part of the resistance against tyranny in World War 2. Now its journalists report the news in 23 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We apply this to our music. Trying to break free of the chains of genres and just focusing on the song and serving it.”

RADIO FREE UNIVERSE’s debut album ‘Casa Del Diablo’ is set for release on March 17th, 2017 via Jet Pack Records and features twelve infectious rocking tunes. The band’s first single ‘Disclosure’ is currently hitting radio across Canada plus free for download exclusively on PureGrainAudio.com here. With just a few days left to the album’s release, RFU are ready to share with fans an online stream of their next single ‘American Gun’.

Vocalist George Panagopoulos comments on the track:

“‘American Gun’, it’s a song about them. How it feels to hold one, how it feels to hate them. You can sing these words and mean them. It will work for both sides of the issue.”

‘American Gun’ can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/radiofreeuniverse/radio-free-universe-america-gun

‘Casa Del Diablo’ was mixed and mastered by Glen Robinson (Voivod, Gwar) along with him producing tracks American Gun, Disclosure, 18 Wheels and Six with the rest of the release produced by RFU vocalist George Panagopoulos and Mark McMaster.

Breaking down the album, vocalist George Panagopoulos also explains:

“I spent a good deal of time living in the US. It’s a vibrant real culture from coast to coast. I don’t believe in the devil, but I do believe that people trap themselves in things. The enticement of pleasure and wants that the country truly offers a great deal of opportunity, but it’s also lined with a thirst that is unquenchable. Money can be good, but in the United States it fuels every fire. The country has literally become an evolved beast that feeds of people’s desire and fear. Everything you can think of corruption wise is alive and thriving there. As well as every great innovation and creative spirit. This album is about those things combined with my experience there. At the same time it’s a celebration of sorts. No song judges any one at anytime. Nothing says this is bad or that is good. It’s just an observation. Example ‘American Gun’ is one of those tracks that work for people who don’t like them and people that do. All the songs are observational not so much political. The most amazing thing about that country is with all that going on you find people who are happy and full of love. That’s amazing if you think about it.”

Prior to preparing for their debut release, RADIO FREE UNIVERSE has made quite a name for themselves on the live scene in Southern Ontario and greater Toronto area since their formation in 2010. In their hometown of Hamilton, ON, they’ve performed at the Hamilton Music Awards plus have been nominated twice for Recording of The Year. Other appearances by RFU include Canadian Music Week, Lock Street Festival, NXNE, KOI Fest and Big Music Fest ft. Aerosmith, Bryan Adams and Slash.

Show Dates:
March 25 – Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah

1. American Gun (2:53)
2. Disclosure (3:13)
3. 18 Wheels (3:37)
4. Butterfly(3:26)
5. DMT (2:55)
6. Six (3:56)
7. Magnolia Girl (3:09)
8. The Rest of Us (3:50)
9. Dirty Little Things (4:47)
10. Rhythm and Bones (2:26)
11. Happy (2:44)
12. Armageddon Road (2:28)
Album Length: 39:31

RADIO FREE UNIVERSE is:
– George Panagopoulos – Vocalist/Lyricist
– Ryan DavieBackup – Vocalist, Guitarist
– Ashton Norman – Drummer
– Adam Neumann – Backup Vocalist, Bassist

‘Casa Del Diablo’ will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers as of March 17, 2017.

For More Info:
http://www.jetpackrecords.com/
http://www.radiofreeuniverse.ca/
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“This is authentic and real rock music. Vocals that speak to listener, amazing lyrics that leave a deep and lasting impression. All surrounded by credible hooks that layer the music in bliss. Radio Free Universe live is proof that it can be done. They are a thrill to watch live, and a very dangerous act to follow, a must see for any music lover. This is band is the very thing that makes us all want to be rockstars. I urge you to find them.” – LA Weekly

“Radio Free Universe are bluesy, heavy on the guitar riffs, and packed with forceful, driving drum beats. Sure, this is the setup for many hard rock rock albums, but Radio Free Universe are different. The thing that separates these Canadian rockers from the rest of the stale pack is the sort of retro nostalgic feel they are able to hone in on. It’s just awesome and affords their music a special classic rock sound with a modern twist.” – PureGrainAudio

“Call it a resignation to the powers of the cosmos or a rock and roll revelation but when Radio Free Universe plays, it’s best to just to be a part of the moment and let destiny have its way”. – View Magazine

“I was impressed with every musical nuance this band presented. Great guitar riffs, driving rhythms produced by the bass & drums , giving the illusion of a rolling freight train. All this is highlighted by a seasoned front man reminiscent of rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple & Black Sabbath. Some of the tracks I heard inspire the audience to sing along while others relate specific stories.” – The Hamiltonian

“Radio Free Universe struck gold at the Horseshoe Tavern Monday night, putting on a fierce and bold rock n’ roll showcase performance. Stopping you in your tracks with a wickedly large vocal by front man, George Panagopoulos; his voice is layered and carried by pure rock n’ roll sounds.” – Deli Mag (Toronto)

“Talk about a last-minute addition to our list! We just discovered this band in mid December as they were opening up for White Cowbell Oklahoma at Lee’s Palace and they became an instant favourite of all our editors. Zeppelin infused riffs and rhythm this is one band we want to see a lot more of in 2016. Singer George Panagopoulos looks and sounds like Sammy Hagar and we can’t think of a better compliment to bestow on a rock band front man.” – Tmakworld
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0 NEWS: Idobi Radio Premiere TrapRock ERA 9 First Single ‘Warrior’; New Album ‘Gravity’ Due Out May 5th

March 10, 2017
by Asher
· Era 9 · Music News

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For Fans of Linkin Park, Twenty One Pilots, Skrillex, Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, The Chainsmokers, Drake

Idobi Radio Premiere TrapRock ERA 9 First Single ‘Warrior’; New Album ‘Gravity’ Due Out May 5th

Drawing from the future rather than the past, ERA 9 merge Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop and Electronic Dance Music to create their own unique sonic architecture, which they dub “TrapRock”, describing it as ‘revolutionary, unparalleled, eclectic, melodic and heavy’.

“When we formed it was like an undeniable force; a magnetic field that surrounded our individual selves; that when we got close enough to each other, there was no ignoring the fact that our mutual passion for music, performing and writing would become a true reality if we stuck together. We’re open-minded and appreciative of all genres of music. The idea of ‘TrapRock’ was created by this admiration of different musical styles.” says guitarist Jona Dhe Paganon.

Working together as a collective, their dedication and professionalism has lead this Montreal, QC based band previous line up to tour the US with Trapt, Pop Evil, Drowning Pool, Gemini Syndrome and Saving Abel, along with being nodded as opening support for Hed PE, POD, From Ashes To New, Saliva, Filter, Gilby Clarke, Sebastian Bach, Hoobastank, Art Of Dying and The Veer Union, also performing at the 100th Grey Cup Festival w/ Sam Robert’s Band and Treble Charger.

ERA 9’s next full length album ‘Gravity’ is a musical portrayal of the risks they took, ignoring genre formats and flipping the world of music as we know it. In contrast to their earlier sound, this new line up has given them the creative freedom for eclectic songwriting, inspiring them to think outside the box.

Teaming up with Idobi Radio, ERA 9 reveal their first single ‘Warrior’ off ‘Gravity’ at the following link: http://idobi.com/exclusives/premiere-become-a-warrior-with-era-9s-latest-single/

“We love how our music can bring everyone together and we’re excited to share it with the world. We’ve been releasing music since 2011 and toured across the US, supporting really great bands, and now we truly feel that over the years, we have come into our own with this next opus for fans. We believe that we’re in a new era of music that isn’t limited to one style of listener. We cater to all who open themselves to it! We value creative freedom in music and we promote open-mindedness and imagination.” Adds male vocalist Anthony Lalla.

ERA 9 continues to demonstrate that their unique sound and live experience brings concert goers from different scenes together and party hard to their genre-bending sound. Their music touches each end of the spectrum, with heavy guitar breakdowns and trap drops, accompanied by epic EDM build-ups and big bass, all meshed with hip-hop and melodic vocals. Their stage performance is the real deal; a one of kind audience engaging force echoing an experience to be remembered long after the show is done. Picture their TrapRock sound, with backdrop video projections, sequenced light and smoke with a pit of fans just dancing from beginning to end! You’ll want to be there. Watch this video, it sells itself.

ERA 9 Live at Foufs in Montreal, QC – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itsw9e_UR9Q

1. Ammunition
2. Warrior
3. Gravity
4. Bare Bones
5. Earthquake
6. Hero
7. Money Talk
8. Like That
9. Black Widow (Tick Tock)
10. Haunt Your Monsters
11. ScriptureERA 9’s ‘Gravity’ will be available on all major online retailers as of May 5, 2017.

For More Info:

http://www.Era9.com
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“And the winner of SiriusXM’s Rock the Grey Cup is….Era9 will be playing at the CFL Grey Cup Festival in November” – SiriusXM Canada

“Era9 are from Canada and are hard workers. They remind me of us when we first started out, lot’s of energy on stage…” – Matt Dirito (Pop Evil)

“…one of the most entertaining and highly energetic groups I have ever had the joy of getting to know” – HF Music and Media Group

“I loved how they successfully integrated several diverse genres of music into all of their songs. They are definitely a unique act that deserves natonal attention. The fusion of hip hop, hard rock, and R&B that they produce is something you will never forget.” – Joshua D. Owen (Revolving Door Entertainment)

“Era 9 succeed with their lyrical depth and honesty” – Aesthetic Magazine Toronto

“Their use of arena-ready rock riffs, and their charisma got the football-crazed crowd all warmed up for what was to come” – Aesthetic Magazine Toronto

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0 Tour Dates: Reggae Metal Fusion NINJASPY Cross Canada Tour + New Album ‘Spüken’ + New Video ‘Speak’

March 10, 2017
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· Music News · Ninjaspy

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Montreal, QC – March 10, 2017

For Fans of Twelve Foot Ninja, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mike Patton, RHCP, Gojira, Devin Townsend Project, Skindred

Reggae Metal Fusion NINJASPY Announce Cross Canada Tour + New Album ‘Spüken’ + New Video ‘Speak’

‘Spüken’ produced by Garth Richardson (Kittie, RATM, Mudvayne, The Melvins)

L-R – Tim Parent – Bass, Joel Parent – Vocals, Guitar – Adam Parent – Drums

Photo Credit: Taya Fraser

Vancouver’s NINJASPY, a trio of blood brothers that have created a metal fusion of hard, heavy, hook-laden music that runs the gamut of reggae, surf, metal and more will be performing their explosive and powerfully unhinged live show across Canada in support of their next full length ‘Spüken’ due out April 14, 2017. Their album is once again produced by GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mudvayne, Gallows) and Ben Kaplan (Biffy Clyro, Atreyu, Haste the Day) to follow NINJASPY‘s 2013 EP / graphic novel ‘No Kata’ and their 2007 debut ‘Pi Nature’. The album release tour will be the band’s sixth tour across the country and also marks six years since 2011 that they have trekked from West to East, the last time being in support of their debut album.

The band’s first full single / music video ‘Speak’ off ‘Spüken’ can be watched at the following link below and can be downloaded from their online store, iTunes, CD Baby and Bandcamp.

Music Video – Speak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32B6xJBNHYs

About ‘Spüken’:

Years in the making since spring 2014 when NINJASPY launched the “Jump Ya Bones” and crowd funding Campaign, the band was able to raise $15,000 to fund the new full length. They began recording in November 2014, taking their culmination of nearly a decade of songs and narrowing them down to an epic 10 track experience to demonstrate all their downbeats to breakdowns to their weaving of reggae, hardcore, metal and much more.

“These 10 songs span a decade, so there are a lot of different feels happening from song to song that represent what we got into over the years. It’s like we spent 10 years swallowing everything life threw at us, then we threw it all back up again, and are now able to listen to the blended, half-digested version of it.” says vocalist / guitarist Joel Parent.

‘Spüken’ was recorded and mixed sporadically over the next two years in Vancouver, BC and in the spring of 2016 between recording sessions, the band teased fans with a filmed and recorded live acoustic performance of their track ‘Azaria’, a song that is included with full metal instrumentation on the new genre-bending album. It showed the true diversity of the band and their ability to take manic and intense music and make it tender and raw.

1. Speak (4:43)
2. Shuriken Dance (4:02)
3. Brother Man (4:54)
4. Dead Duck Dock (4:45)
5. Become Nothing (3:18)
6. What! (3:08)
7. Jump Ya Bones! (3:55)
8. Grip The Cage (4:10)
9. Azaria (4:02)
10. Slave Vehemence (5:44)
Album Length: 42:44

SPÜKEN ALBUM RELEASE CANADA TOUR DATES

April 21 – Nanaimo, BC @ Studio 420
April 22 – Victoria, BC @ TBA
April 29 – Kamloops, BC @ Dirty Jersey
April 30 – Vernon, BC @ The Green (All Ages)
May 11 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
May 12 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
May 13 – Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid
May 14 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Black PIrate Pub
May 18 – St. Catherines, ON @ Warehouse
May 19 – Guelph, ON @ DSTRCT
May 20 – Orillia, ON @ The Geneva
May 21 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
May 24 – Sudbury, ON @ Asylum
May 26 – Saskatoon, SK @ Vangellis
May 27 – Edmonton, AB @ The Forge
May 28 – Kelowna, BC @ Fernandos
June 24 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
July 14/15 – Armstrong, BC @ Armstrong Metal Fest w/ Revocation, Aggression, Golers and more – info

For More Info:

http://www.ninjaspy.net/
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“Pay attention Canadian recording industry, Ninjaspy is on the rise and the people’s salvation is at hand.” – Absolute Underground Magazine

“Ninjaspy has a unique sound mixing rock, hardcore and ska together.” – Pure Grain Audio

“They harmoniously blend metal, ska, grunge, hardcore, reggae, funk, surf and jazz for a unique mashup sound” – Monday Magazine (Vancouver)

“The group’s reggae-tinged hardcore is anything but generic, and the group’s unique swagger had fans creating a skank-mosh hybrid that quickly turned into a circle pit.” – Georgia Straight (Vancouver)

“The Vancouver-based trio Ninjaspy have made a name for themselves over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why: they’re really good. ” – Metal Sucks

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0 NEWS: GIGFLY.ca Join Attempt To Make Guinness World Record For Longest Concert By Multiple Artists

March 10, 2017
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· Gigfly · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 10, 2017

GIGFLY.ca Join Attempt To Make Guinness World Record For Longest Concert By Multiple Artists

Gigfly.ca is extremely excited to announce that they will be a sponsor of the Guinness World Record attempt for the ‘Longest Concert Held by Multiple Artists’ hosted by Epidemic Music Group! This 16 day event will start on Friday, March 17th plus will involve over 380 bands and be held at the Earl of Whitchurch in Stouffville, ON.

Want to be a part of this massively historic event? It’s going to be incredible!

BANDS (yes, even friends) – Contact Mike Burns to register: michael.burns287@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS – Contact Shaen Ar to register: shaenvolunteer@gmail.com

MEDIA – Contact Joely Dercola-McEwen to get involved: joelymcewen@rogers.com

COMMUNITY PARTNERS/SPONSORS – Contact Heather Cook Scala: hcook4142@gmail.com

You can also find more about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/GuinnessRecordAttemptByEpidemicMusicGroup/

In additional news, Gigfly.ca‘s new video commercial demonstrating the benefits of using the site can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSUMAL8HV5s. (A special thanks to Gigfly members Voltang and Hamilton’s Club Absinthe)

And in case you missed the most recent news, the Gigfly Search Engine and The Community are now 100% FREE to all users. Any user can now search the database with no hassles of payment. The touring tools such as The Tour Planner & The Templates Folder (Contracts & Advanced Sheets) price will be dropped to $4.99 a month. You will only be charged for this if you choose to use these tools, which some bands do not need. If you are a Premium member your price will drop from $12 a month to $4.99 a month. This change has already been made and you do not need to change anything yourself.

Gigfly.ca would like thank everyone for the support, with out you Gigfly.ca would be nothing. Please share this news and spread the word to all artists. If you have not registered at Gigfly.ca you can do so by clicking on this link:

http://gigfly.ca/register.html

About:

Gigfly.ca brings Artists, Bands, Promoters, Tour Agents, Sound Technicians, Venues and Vendors together to network under one simple banner. All are welcome to sign up to stay connected with one another and search through each other’s profile to make networking around the world one click away. Using the Gigfly Search Engine, searching contacts for your needs to setup a tour, show, etc. will be the easiest task you have ever taken on.

About The Site Tools:

The Tour Planner – An amazing tool created by GigFly where users can enter in all their dates for their tour with their information for each day, and can preview the tour using Google maps, which will show routing distances and estimated time of travel to each destination. Members will also be able to print whole tour itineraries as well.

The Templates – On the templates page, users have editable contracts (basic & advanced), Advanced Sheets and GigFly has developed a Merch Calculator to help calculate the bands merchandising.

The Online Community – On the online community anyone can post about anything regarding music. Bands can post about how they are looking for another band to tour with, sell equipment, venues can post available booking dates, sound techs and tour managers can post about open slot times or looking for work, etc.

For more info, please visit:
www.Gigfly.ca
www.facebook.com/gigflyinc
www.twitter.com/gigflyinc

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0 NEWS: Brazil’s CÉU EM CHAMAS Offer Free Download ‘Gritos e sussurros’

March 8, 2017
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· Metal Media Brazil · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2017

Brazil’s CÉU EM CHAMAS Offer Free Download ‘Gritos e sussurros’

Formed in 2013, CÉU EM CHAMAS maintain a strong hardcore influence along with many others to create an intense heavy sound without any borders. Their debut EP ‘Sopro da Destruição’ hit mosh pits in 2014 and was later followed in 2015 with their single ‘Lutar’. Now set to release their 2017 album ‘Infernal’ produced by Bruno Cestari (EGG) and recorded at Black Stone Studio, CÉU EM CHAMAS is offering fans a free download of their first single ‘Gritos e Sussurros’ at the following link: https://ceuemchamasofficial.bandcamp.com/track/gritos-e-sussurros-single-2017-2

The band has also revealed the album artwork done by CÉU EM CHAMAS guitarist Alemão Pompeu who adapted a photograph by Megaphone Portal journalist Fernando Pinnas.

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/ceuemchamsband/
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0 NEWS: FREE Download: Vancouver’s GNASH RAMBLER Premiere ‘Man Over’ via ThePunkSite; Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 31st

March 8, 2017
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· Gnash Rambler · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2017

For Fans of Husker Du, The Ramones

FREE Download: Vancouver’s GNASH RAMBLER Premiere ‘Man Over’ via ThePunkSite

Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 31st

All great bands have a great name and Vancouver, BC’s splendidly-named GNASH RAMBLER is no exception. Their name is a combination of that of a classic car and vocalist Nick Venditti’s habit of gnashing his teeth! Their superb brand of ‘hooky punk rock / metal- tinged power pop’ is a unique musical vision.

“The music we do betrays my own obvious musical influences: The Ramones, Motorhead, Husker Du, The Who and the Beatles.”
comments vocalist Nick Venditti.

The band’s debut self-titled album is due out on March 31st and before it drops, the band has teamed up with ThePunkSite.com for the FREE download of their second single ‘Man Over’.

Venditti comments on the track:

“Manover is heavily influenced by a haunting watercolor by Winslow Homer call Gulf Stream, and mated to a riff that was the product of much live jamming. I am a terrible swimmer.”

Listen and download ‘Man Over’ at the following link: http://thepunksite.com/news/punk-site-exclusive-free-download-from-gnash-rambler/

Venditti also promises the best is yet to come from GNASH RAMBLER.

“Many of these songs had been around for a long time and I had a terrific opportunity to get them down for posterity. The next album will have even more musical stylistic diversity than this one, but will still possess the big post-punk rock sound that is at the heart of what we’re doing. Many of the songs are just me reflecting on where we’re going these days. The anxiety felt by so many folks on account of all the crazy things going on in the world and even crazier things going on closer to home. We have probably always lived in interesting times, but because of technology our ability to be aware is always going to be at odds with how we process our feelings.”

GNASH RAMBLER‘s self-titled debut album is available for pre-order on Bandcamp and will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers as of March 31st.

1. No One Gives A Fuck (1:19)
2. Dues And Don’ts (5:29)
3. Bad Karma (4:18)
4. Downtown Rock (3:30)
5. Buick Spyder Beyond Our Means (5:23)
6. Blues For Boogie (5:10)
7. Jello Mold (3:12)
8. Doin’ It All Wrong (2:14)
9. I’m Het (1:45)
10. PAX Amerikana (3:43)
11. Man Over (2:21)
12. Sex Beat (2:21)
Album Length: 38:20

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/gnashramblertheband
http://www.twitter.com/gnash_rambler
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0 NEWS: Noise Rock Duo COPE Premiere New Track ‘Mother Russia’ via PureGrainAudio; Debut Self-Titled EP Out April 21st via Norwegian Blue Records; Tour Dates: Alberta & Saskatchewan – April / May

March 8, 2017
by Asher
· COPE · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2017

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

Noise Rock Duo COPE Premiere New Track ‘Mother Russia’ via PureGrainAudio

Debut Self-Titled EP Out April 21st via Norwegian Blue Records

Tour Dates: Alberta & Saskatchewan – April / May

Photo Credit: Jayme Javier Cabrera-Lopez

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. It’s all about the power of two and COPE is truly powerful. Some of the best creative work has been the result of collaboration between two people, with artistic minds refining and exchanging ideas, with the fluidity and flexibility of the pair creating something truly special. Hayward describes COPE as “loud, thoughtful, noisy, calm and unpredictable.”

COPE came into being in an organic fashion.

“Tyson and I have been friends and collaborators over the past 8 years. A two-piece was always something in reach because of our history of playing together, but finally came to be during an extended downtime of our other projects.” says Hayward.

The first fruits of COPE’s creativity will appear on vinyl, cassette and digital download on April 21, 2017 via their indie label Norwegian Blue Records as an introduction to give listeners a sonic interpretation of what the band is. The 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). The EP was mixed by Jesse Northey (The Betrayers, Diamond Mind) and mastered by KRAMER (Gwar, Galaxie 500).Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, COPE is premiering their first single ‘Mother Russia’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/cope-pay-tribute-to-mother-russia-with-new-single-exclusive-premiere

The duo comments on the track:
“This one is a post-punk inspired track about lovers on either side of the iron curtain. Heavy guitars led by drums that start fast and end fast.”

There is much more music to come from COPE. The three tracks on the EP are from the duo’s first writing sessions and they are a strong representation of what the band sounds like. They have more material that they play live and are constantly writing as they plan for a full-length to be released later this year.

Live COPE adds another dimension to their music. They often play a show like a jam session, even though their songs are all arranged and complete, COPE aren’t afraid to let them go and turn them into something weird and new when they play them live as they will on their upcoming tour of Alberta and Saskatchewan this coming April and May (dates listed below).

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 CapricornCope’s self-titled debut will be available on vinyl, cassette and digital download via Norwegian Blue Records at the following link here as of April 21st.

Tour Dates:
April 22 – Lethbridge, AB – The Owl Acoustic Lounge (w/ Aaron Trozzo & The Electric Few, Atomicos)
April 27 – Calgary, AB – Tubby Dog (w/ Supervoid)
April 28 – Edmonton, AB – The Sewing Machine Factory (w/ Supervoid, The Moon Runners)
April 29 – Medicine Hat, AB (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) (All Ages)

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

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“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 NEWS: Austin Death Metallers SIGIL Unleash Title Track ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ From Debut Album Out April 7th via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

March 6, 2017
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· Music News · Sigil

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Montreal, QC – March 6, 2017

For Fans of Entombed, Dismember, Tragedy, His Hero is Gone, Entrails, Fatalist, Black Breath

Austin Death Metallers SIGIL Unleash Title Track ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ From Debut Album

Out April 7th via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions have signed Austin Texas’ crusty death metal destroyers SIGIL and are set to release their new album entitled “Kingdom Of The Grave” April 7th on CD and Digital formats.

SIGIL join the Horror Pain Gore Death Productions roster with their explosive debut full length “Kingdom Of The Grave”. Hailing from Austin Texas, SIGIL successfully blend classic Swedish death metal with American crust resulting in catchy, crushing chaos. Keeping true to the old school faith, “Kingdom Of The Grave” is unrelenting in its Death Metal attack, which also incorporates raw D-beat aggression complimented by slashing solo’s and throat-ripping vocals. For fans of Black Breath, Carnage, Dismember, Entombed, Entrails, Fatalist, Fleshcrawl, Gatecreeper, Grave, His Hero Is Gone, Nihilist and Tragedy

Vocalist / guitarist Alex Citrone comments on the album:

“Kingdom of the Grave” is pure, raw death metal with an explosive energy to it. It has themes of the occult, suicide, police brutality and a dystopian future. Fans of the old and new school will find something to love.”

Listen to the album’s title track “Kingdom Of The Grave” at https://youtu.be/RZibEyCZ2ME

Pre-order the CD for only $10 with free shipping from HPGDP at http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/store/hpgd144.html

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-of-the-grave

In additional news, SIGIL will be hosting their local CD launch in Austin, TX on April 7th at The Lost Well with support from Califorina’s Apothesary and Dallas bands Blood Royale, Maldevera. Full details can be found here.

1. Death Unreal (4:58)
2. Even The Gods Will Burn (3:37)
3. Lick The Blade (3:15)
4. Kingdom Of The Grave (4:09)
5. Summoning Hate (5:45)
6. Strange Aeons (4:52)
7. Bloodvisions (2:52)
8. Death Won’t Kill Me (4:04)
Album Length: 33:36

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

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9Et

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0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2017 Submissions Now Open!

March 3, 2017
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· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – March 3, 2017

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2017 Submissions Now Open!

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Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on Canada’s fourth largest city, and the vibrant music scene that calls its home.

Honouring artists in 20 categories, which include two new categories this year – Classical Recording of the Year and Industry Person of the Year (full list below), the 2017 YYC MUSIC AWARDS will be taking submissions until May 31st for the 2nd annual gala being held on September 24th at The Palace Theatre.

Submissions can be made at the following link until midnight Mountain time May 31st: https://yycmusicawards.com/apply/

The YYC Music Awards categories.

Alternative Recording of the Year
Blues Recording of the Year
Classical Recording of the Year
Country Recording of the Year
DJ/Electronic Recoding of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Group of the Year
Industry Person of the Year
Jazz Recording of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Metal Recording of the Year
Music Video of the Year
People’s Choice
Pop Recording of the Year
Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year
Rock Recording of the Year
Roots/Folk Recording of the Year
Singer/Songwriter of the Year
Single of the Year
Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award

Before submitting to YYC Music Awards please read the following in full:

Eligibility Requirements:

The eligibility period for the 2017 YYC Music Awards is between March 1, 2016 and February 28, 2017. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and we will not accept submissions for materials recorded outside this time frame.

“Release date” for YYCMA purposes is defined as the date of first shipment to retail, radio or posted online release date. Proof of online transaction or shipment may be requested. This applies to all submissions whether single, album or video!

People’s Choice category and Zackariah and the Prophets categories are excluded from this requirement.

Artists from the Calgary area, including Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore and areas up to a maximum 125 km radius of the City of Calgary.

Submissions Deadline:

To be considered for a 2017 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight on May 31, 2017. No extensions will be granted.

Submission Fee:

Please note, there will be a $5.00 per category submission fee this year. You will be taken to a payment page when you hit submit at the end of the form.

Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award Submission

Before submitting to YYC Music Awards please read the following in full:

This award is not about the most polished band or most professional yet, they may not even have more than a couple of demo’s posted so far but it’s about the band that is taking all those baby steps and embody possibility and promise, taking into account the criteria outlined below:

Progression: progression of skills, musicality, and presence in local scene.

Musicality: blend on instruments, interesting musical concepts, overall song layout and structure.

Originality: a unified and distinct sound, compositional arrangement, unique and interesting.

Direction: sense of unified sound and layout displayed in EP or sound samples. Cohesive throughout.

Social media presence: easily found online content. Information regarding releases, shows, general band/artist info. Open to artist with 2 or less independent releases.

Artists are required to submit an essay of 500 words or less, outlining why they think they should be considered for the Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award, based on the above criteria. This can include but is not exclusive to highlighting steps you are taking to build your band and brand, accomplishments you have achieved and where you are at in your career. Just tell us who you are and what you are about.

In addition, the YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CMSC – Calgary Music Selection Committee, who are our voting members.

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteer

Join CMSC: http://yycmusicawards.com/cmsc/

Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship

For more info: YYCMusicAwards.com

About:

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

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