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0 NEWS: HEART AVAIL Premiere New Track ‘Broken Fairytale’ via Femme Metal; New EP Out Dec 9th

November 15, 2016
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· Heart Avail · Music News

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HEART AVAIL Premiere New Track ‘Broken Fairytale’ via Femme Metal; New EP Out Dec 9th

What first began as an online correspondence in 2008 between guitarist Greg Hanson and vocalist Aleisha Simpson has lead to the inception of symphonic hard rockers HEART AVAIL. Joined by Mick Barnes on bass and Seamus Gleason on drums, the Spokane, WA based band is now set to release their debut self titled EP on December 9th with distribution by Milagro Records. The five track release is inspired by the loss of loved ones and written essentially as a therapy session with painful lyrics to relate to those with similar experiences. The band’s influences like Evanescence, Nightwish and Within Temptation are heard in each aspect of the music from the vocals to the drums.

Teaming up FemmeMetalWebzine.net, HEART AVAIL is sharing their second single ‘Broken Fairytale’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xouJ3IqSIA

The band’s first single and lyric video ‘Pink Lace’ can be heard at the following link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2016/11/15/heart-avail-premiere-new-track-broken-fairytale-new-ep-out-dec-9th/

1. Broken Fairytale (5:49)

2. Vacillation (3:59)

3. Always (7:05)

4. No Remorse (6:16)

5. Pink Lace (5:40)

EP Length: 44:15

About:

Heart Avail is a Spokane, WA based band writing emotional hard rock lending their strength to fans through their deep lyrics and catchy guitar riffs. In 2008, Greg Hanson (guitar) was writing symphonic metal while Aleisha Simpson (vocals) was honing her skills with her acoustic guitar and powerful voice. Their fated meeting occurred online and the pair worked together in perfect unison to create something haunting and new. The group is a culmination of all the best musicians from Aleisha’s past including Mick Barnes on bass and Seamus Gleason on drums.

During the writing process Greg composes guitar melodies for each song and then Aleisha listens for hours to hear the tale that each song has to tell her. Once she can hear the meaning, she can then transcribe it into lyrics and Mick and Seamus can write their parts to complete each track. The band’s influences like Evanescence, Nightwish, and Within Temptation are heard in each aspect of the music from the vocals to the drums.

Their self titled EP is inspired by the loss of loved ones and the release is essentially a therapy session with painful lyrics to relate to those with similar experiences. The EP is slated to be released on December 9, 2016 with distribution by Milagro Records..

Fun Fact: In 2016, Heart Avail performed live at the famed Sundance Film Festival in addition to NAIRMA’s Road to the Red Carpet event.

For more info, please visit: http://www.heartavail.net.

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0 NEWS: Feel The Shred From ENDEMISE’s New Guitar Playthrough ‘Procreator’; New Album ‘Anathema’

November 15, 2016
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· Endemise · Music News

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Ottawa Symphonic Black Death Metal ENDEMISE Posts New Guitar Playthrough ‘Procreator’

New Album ‘Anathema’ Out Now!

Recently unleashing their new album ‘Anathema’ on October 28th, Ottawa, ON symphonic black / death metal band ENDEMISE have posted a new guitar playthrough for fans to check out the shredding skills of guitarists Dale Sauve and Graham Murphy on ‘Procreator’.

To watch the video, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyu7zmYrUZU

ENDEMISE‘s new album ‘Anathema’ is follow up to their 2013 debut album ‘Far From The Light’ released on Maple Metal Records and their 2012 self-titled EP. The album was produced by ENDEMISE guitarist Dale Sauve along with Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams) and features eight blistering tracks to burst your ear drums. Endemise’s live brutality has also lead the band to be a favourite local support on the Ottawa metal scene for touring bands such as Abigail Williams, Cattle Decapitation, Alestorm, Battlecross, Beneath The Massacre, Crimson Shadows and Vesperia.

To hear the full stream and order your copy of ‘Anathema’, please visit the following link: http://endemise.bandcamp.com/album/anathema

Music Video ‘Anathema’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ3NsOpSixQ

1. Nocturne (4:59)
2. Anathema (4:26)
3. Blackening (4:30)
4. Procreator (5:14)
5. Gargoyles: Fragments In Stone (4:57)
6. Soma (4:35)
7. Come Serene Dark (5:16)
8. Fragments In Flame (5:01)
Album Length: 39:02

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

About:

Based in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Endemise delivers an astoundingly intense combination of blackened death metal and orchestral awe. Following a series of style-sculpting releases between 2005 and 2012, the band emerged in 2013 with their defining full-length, Far From The Light. The ten punishing tracks were produced by long-time collaborator Mike Bond alongside guitarist Dale Sauve, and became available worldwide via Maple Metal Records. Endemise continues to masterfully blend a din of choking darkness alongside majestic orchestral arrangements – an element featured in full grandeur during live performances – into a mature and cohesive sound that has captivated listeners internationally. Now, in 2016, the band is hard at work preparing the next set of tracks to spread to eager fans, which promise to raise the bar yet again and show fans new and old why they are truly masters of their craft.”

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0 NEWS: Calgary Metalfest V Raises Over $7,000 For Make-A-Wish-Foundation Alberta

November 14, 2016
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· calgary metalfest · Music News

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Calgary Metalfest V Raises Over $7,000 From Live Charity Auction For Make-A-Wish-Foundation Alberta

This year’s Calgary Metalfest, held from September 14-17, saw an incredible historic line up that included ANNIHILATOR, the original line up of EXCITER, thrash veterans RAZOR and SACRIFICE plus killer sets from THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, GATEKRASHÖR, DISCIPLES OF POWER, THE ORDER OF CHAOS and many more!

With all these performances over 3 nights in Alberta’s largest mosh pit, the festival organizers are no strangers in giving back to the community, using the event since 2013 to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta.

This year’s live charity auction, which is held in between band sets, had multiple offerings and bidding donors that lead the festival to raised its highest ever amount of over $7,000 to help the children.

CMF organizers comment:

“Thank you to everyone who donated and bid on all these items! We were able to smash our previous record from last year by over triple! Over $7000 was raised this year to Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta! This was huge for us! Thank you again to all involved in making this the best auction yet! See you next year!”

Full fund raising results can be found below:

Sept 14th Calgary Metalfest V Kick-off Party at The Ship & Anchor
Gatekrashor, Riot City, Black Rat, King Humungus & BridgeBurner tickets donated by Dustin Smith – $20
W.M.D donated their performance pay – $200

Sept 15th Calgary Metalfest V – The Exalted Piledriver, Crystal Mess, Savage Streets, and guests at Distortion

JBo Airbrush package bought by Bob R. – $180
Rusty Speedwerks Inc. package bought by Sarah M.- $50
Exciter Posters donated by Renee Jef Baratelli-Thorell bought by Bob R. – $115
The Leatherarium gauntlet bought by Dave H. – $40
Canadian Metal Package donated by Sarah Kitteringham bought by Renee B. – $150
Giant Calgary Metalfest V Poster Donated by Big Nate Productions and Creative Factor bought by Chris S. – $150
Accostal donated some merch sales – $70
The Exalted Piledriver donated some merch sales – $40

Sept 16th Calgary Metalfest V – Toxic Holocaust, Disciples of Power, The Order of Chaos, and guests at Dickens

AXE Music Calgary drum lessons with Ryan Boyko bought by Jaden M. – $75
Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance Ticket Package bought by Randall L. – $450
Big Nate Productions Seasons Pass bought by Cody H. – $250 +$10 donation
Giant Calgary Metalfest V Poster donated by Big Nate Productions and Creative Factor bought by Craig M. – $225

Sept 17th Calgary Metalfest V – Annihilator, Exciter, Sacrifice, Razor with Gatekrashör at Flames Central

Noctis prize pack donated by Terese Fleming bought by Luke L. – $120
Tenacious D signed print donated by Daryl Buchanan of superstarphotos.ca bought by Brody C. – $150
Deviant Optiks Photography print by Monika Deviat bought by James O. – $250
Giant Calgary Metalfest V Poster donated by Big Nate Productions and Creative Factor bought by Craig M.- $100
Ghost Iron Studio and Big Nate Productions 80 hour studio package bought by Concrete Funeral – $1500
Giant Metal Calgary Metalfest V poster donated by Big Nate Productions and SignCraft Digital bought by Evan M. – $700
Tony Iommi Signature Model Epiphone donated by Ross Ingall of Too Metal For Church on Metal Nation Radio bought by John M.- $720
Jeff Waters prototype guitar bought by Daryl B.- $1800

For more info, please visit https://calgarymetalfest.com.

About:

Calgary Metalfest, in its fifth annual year, started in 2012 by Nathan “Nate Reno” Renaud after his experiences working at Monsters of Rock in 2008 and as Stage and Production Manager of Noctis Metalfest from 2008 to 2013. Nate also founded and plays bass in KYOKTYS and is a live and studio audio engineer with over forty titles and hundreds of shows to his credit. Check him out at http://bignateproductions.com.

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0 NEWS: RED CAIN Offers Free Download ‘Dead Aeon Requiem’ via PureGrainAudio; Debut EP Out Nov 25th

November 11, 2016
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· Music News · Red Cain

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RED CAIN Offers Free Download ‘Dead Aeon Requiem’ via PureGrainAudio; Debut Self-Titled EP Out Nov 25th

L-R: Samuel Royce – drums, Nik Ryzhenkov – guitar, Evgeniy Zayarny – vocals, William Lancaster – synths/orchestration, Rogan McAndrews – bass/back vocals
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Calgary, AB’s RED CAIN will be releasing their debut self-titled EP on November 25th and before it drops they have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com for the exclusive FREE download of their track ‘Dead Aeon Requiem’, which is available at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/red-cain-dead-aeon-requiem-free-song-download

‘Dead Aeon Requiem’ is the second single off the band’s upcoming debut to follow their first single ‘Hiraeth’, which can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3VzG-M_Ss8 along with a playthrough at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-cTZBHaBJk.

RED CAIN, a powerful, modern melodic metal project with European roots is back on the scene after a two year hiatus and line up change that features orchestration guru William Lancaster along with the talented multi-instrumentalist Rogan McAndrews to join founding band members Evgeniy Zayarny, Nikita Ryzhenkov plus Samuel Royce. RED CAIN is a storytelling vehicle of Faustian sagas and twisted orchestral landscapes – complete with articulate songwriting, heavy, groove-filled instrumentals plus evocative, rich vocals, all creating a memorable and dramatic musical experience.

1. Guillotine (6:12)

2. Dead Aeon Requiem (5:45)

3. Hiraeth (5:17)

4. Unborn (7:03)

EP Length: 24:18

For more info, please visit http://facebook.com/redcainofficial.

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0 NEWS: EXCUSES EXCUSES Premiere New Music Video ‘The Outsider’ via New Noise Magazine

November 11, 2016
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EXCUSES EXCUSES Premiere New Music Video ‘The Outsider’ via New Noise Magazine

Offer Free Download ‘The Outsider’ via PureGrainAudio

New EP ‘Frame of Mind’ Out Nov 25th

Show Dates:

Nov 12 – Kingston, ON – The Mansion – info

Ontario punk rockers Excuses Excuses will be releasing their debut EP‘Frame of Mind’ on November 25th and before it drops they are premiering their new music video ‘The Outsider’ via New Noise Magazine at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/premiere-excuses-excuses-outsider-video/#

The band comments:

“‘The Outsider’ is an anthem to those who sit outside of the social norm. It speaks of living life to please oneself, rather than relying on other people’s acceptance. Never let others get in the way of your success. In the video we took a bit of quirky spin on this idea by using the character of the bear to symbolize an obvious outsider from our society. The bear experiences the process of rejection, determination, perseverance, and finally success to demonstrate the ideal of achieving his dreams.”

The trio is also offering fans a FREE download of the track exclusively viaPureGrainAudio.com at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/excuses-excuses-the-outsider-free-song-download

‘The Outsider’ is one of 5 on the band’s debut EP that focuses largely on events and experiences from their teenage years touching on topics of drug use, family/personal matters, loss, and the uncertain future. The words “frame of mind” discusses the perception of one’s own life experiences and retrospectively looking at it. Holding a mirror up to the worst aspects of one’s life, the EP encourages people to seek different perspectives to attain a better understanding.

1. The Outsider (3:41)

2. Alibis (3:59) [Stream]

3. Rewind! (3:33) [Stream]

4. Frame of Mind (3:43)

5. (Is That) What You Meant (4:36)

EP Length: 19:34

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialExcusesExcuses.

About:
Excuses Excuses is a punk rock n’ roll three piece that refuse to listen to any more lies by promising to live an honest life through their music in Oshawa, ON just on the the outskirts of Canada’s Music Capitol Toronto, ON. The band is calling for people to take responsibility for their actions and Kyle (vocals, guitar, ex-Stained Glass Army), Trevor (bass, ex-Stained Glass Army), and Jay (drums) write thoughtful anthems. Since February 2016 the band has been developing their own version of punk rock inspired by bands like Green Day, Billy Talent, and Foo Fighters.

Kyle lights a spark for the band by crafting the initial melodies and structure for each song and brings it back to the team to craft the final details. Their goal is to write timeless material that speaks to disenfranchised outliers that are seeking solace through lyrical poetry and catchy riffs. Excuses Excuses write songs that are destined to be performed live with an emotive and captivating show that focuses on the crowd and ensuring their enjoyment until the last song.

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0 NEWS: CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Unleash New Lyric Video ‘Resurrection’ + ‘An Atomic Age Tour’ (ON/QC)

November 11, 2016
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· Chariots of The Gods · Music News

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CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Unleash New Lyric Video ‘Resurrection’ + ‘An Atomic Age Tour’ (ON/QC)

Out Now! New Album ‘Ages Unsung’

L-R: David Gravel (Drum) | Payam Doryani (Bass) | Mathieu St-Amour (Lead Guitar) | Christian Therien (Vocals) | Rock Déziel (Rhythm Guitar)

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Melodic death metallers CHARIOTS OF THE GODS have unleashed their new lyric video ‘Resurrection’ in support of their new album ‘Ages Unsung’, which was released this past September. ‘Resurrection’ is one of ten shredding tracks recorded at The Grid with legendary Montreal producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis). The album also features a special guest solo from The Agonist’s Pascal Jobin on the song ‘Into Oblivion’. For this album, CHARIOTS OF THE GODS turned to fans on kickstarter with a pre-order campaign (thank you video) and surpassed their goal of $3,000. The album marks the return of Canada’s first metal band to tour Cuba after a small hiatus and line up change to follow up their 2013 debut album ‘Tides of War’ that was produced by music legend Glen Robinson (Queensryche, Gwar, Annihilator).

The band comments on ‘Resurrection’:

“For the third lyric video, we thought “Resurrection” could be a great addition to our series of singles. The song talks about the rising of beasts ready to set the world ablaze. With the US elections having passed, we felt the themes can somewhat be connected. We went into new territories with this one, but we’re really proud of the turnout. We hope you will enjoy it!”

To watch and hear ‘Resurrection’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1JBIw4Rtlk

Album Stream ‘Ages Unsung’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP4K-E8nRlI&list=PLGO0yrExinishG_mSMqTCAVnwVaFFavPg

Music Video ‘Tusk’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGOJ5aUJmQ

In additional news, COTG are venturing across the province of Quebec along with hometown shows in Ottawa, ON, which includes supporting Sonata Arctica on November 14th (dates and info below). Joining them on the tour will be Montreal’s Pronostic.

Nov 4 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – info
*Nov 14 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Sonata Arctica, Leave’s Eyes, Omnium Gatherum – info
Nov 18 – Mont Tremblant, QC – Bar L’Epicentre
Nov 19 – Laval, QC – Bar Le Repaire
Nov 25 – Longueil, QC – Bar Zone 132 – info
Dec 2 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf
Dec 3 – Buckingham, QC – Bar Le Windsor
Dec 9 – Quebec, QC – La Source De La Martiniere – info
Dec 10 – Sherbrooke, QC – Bar Le Magog – info
Dec 16 – Drummondville, QC – Pub Heriot
Dec 17 – Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC – Studio 35 – info
* = without Pronostic

1. Primordial Dawn (1:22)
2. Tusk (4:40)
3. Of Prometheus And The Sacred Flame (3:57)
4. War of The Gods (4:21)
5. As The Sky Falls (4:25)
6. Resurrection (3:46)
7. Through Darkness And Decay (5:50)
8. Into Oblivion ft. guest solo by Pascal Jobin of The Agonist (4:40)
9. New World (3:59)
10. Ages Unsung (4:45)
Album Length: 41:49

Album order available at https://chariotsofthegods.bandcamp.com/album/ages-unsung

For more info, please visit www.chariotsofthegods.net.

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0 NEWS: INIRE Announce Quebec / Ontario Show Dates; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out Nov 18th

November 11, 2016
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· Inire · Music News

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INIRE Announce Quebec / Ontario Show Dates; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out Nov 18th

L-R – John Laflamme (Guitar) – Fred B. Simard (Bass) – Dre Versailles (Vocals) – Dim Gervais (Guitar) – Chris Bonavia (Drums)

Aylmer, QC’s heavy hitting northern riffing groove demons INIRE are proud to announuce they will hitting the road this November and December for show dates in Ontario and Quebec, which includes supporting September Mourning in Quebec City on November 21st, opening for Sebastian Bach on November 24th in Ottawa and a headlining show in Toronto on November 25th. The dates are in support of their upcoming album ‘Cauchemar’ due out on November 18th.

Upcoming Show Dates:
Nov 21 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar – info – w/ September Mourning, Keychain
Nov 24 – Ottawa, ON – Barrymore’s – info – w/ Sebastian Bach
Nov 25 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club – info
Nov 26 – London, ON – The Grinning Gator – info
Dec 10 – Gatineau, QC – Le Minotaure

The band’s latest single ‘Crash’ is now streaming via The Gauntlet here (http://thegauntlet.com/article/31563/INIRE-Release-2nd-Single-Exclusive-Premier-of-Crash-Here-) plus you can view the music video for their first single ‘Endless’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX00aBRq7LI along with free download exclusively via PureGrainAudio.com at http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/inire-endless-free-song-download.

INIRE‘s hard knocking 13 track album ‘Cauchemar’ was produced by drummer Chris Bonavia and continues the band’s reputation of delivering energetic anthems that have garnered them a loyal following in the Ontario and Quebec scenes. Since debuting their blend of northern groove and stoner metal with a tinge of hardcore energy on their 2007 self-titled EP to 2009’s full length ‘Born The Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’, the band has gone on to perform on one of Canada’s biggest outdoor festivals Amnesia Rockfest, headline Fete Nationale in Gatineau, QC plus tour across Canada along with sharing the stage with known bands such as Cancer Bats and Kill Devil Hill.

Album pre-order available at http://inire.ca.

1. Avidya (1:49)

2. Wide Awake (4:04)

3. Next of Kin (4:40)

4. Endless (3:46)

5. Crash (3:45)

6. Hell Is Us (3:58)

7. Far From Anything (3:24)

8. Let It Die (3:37)

9. Lord of The Flies (0:59)

10. Burn (3:46)

11. Into The Labyrinth (1:54)

12. Cauchemar (3:42)

13. Just A Halo Away (4:27)

Album Length: 43:58

For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/inireqc.

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0 NEWS: Metal-Rules Premiere New Single PROTOKULT ‘Oy Kanada’

November 9, 2016
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PROTOKULT Premiere New Canadian Anthem ‘Oy Kanada’ via Metal-Rules

Emerging from the vast Canadian wilderness with a ravenous thirst for beer and metal, PROTOKULT, the Eastern European transplants now residing in Toronto, ON are teaming up with Metal-Rules.com for the exclusive premiere of their new single ‘Oy Kanada’.

The band comments:

“Oy Kanada, is a power-folk thrasher that commands headbanging, pillaging and raising a round of the finest Canadian craft beer!. This is our take on a new Canadian metal national anthem: Our beer is better than yours! And tonight…Canadians rule!”

Fearlessly fusing metal subgenres, ‘Oy Kanada’ marks the return of PROTOKULT to the front line after unleashing their third studio recording and 2014 album ‘No Beer In Heaven’, a release that’s an adventurous, heavy and experimental trek, diving into themes of drinking, history and human endeavor.

To hear ‘Oy Kanada’; please visit the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2016/11/09/protokult-premiere-new-canadian-metal-anthem-oy-kanada-via-metal-rules/

Album stream ‘No Beer In Heaven’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tHT25mIl8o

Music Video – ‘Get Me A Beer!’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY_ADjSWiK8

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.protokult.com

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0 Video Alert: Canadian Harmonica Rocking MATT BLAIS’ Desert Journey In New Music Video ‘Set Me Free’

November 9, 2016
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· Matt Blais · Music News

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Video Alert: Canadian Harmonica Rocking MATT BLAIS’ Desert Journey In New Music Video ‘Set Me Free’

With every note and word, Matt Blais stands out as a spirited and hardworking musician. His signature raspy vocals and blistering blues harmonica are the unique cornerstones of a high energy live show that has captivated audiences across Canada and in countries around the world. Having shared the stage with the likes of Blue Rodeo, The Trews, Moist, The Glorious Sons, Big Wreck, Charlie Winston and more, the charismatic musician returns with his latest single / music video ‘Set Me Free’. The video captures the Canadian roots-rock artist with a vintage backdrop of the desert like a nomadic rebel on a true adventure. The single is produced by Brian Moncarz (Our Lady Peace, The Trews, Circa Survive).

Watch ‘Set Me Free’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw4azvRPwMU

About:Matt Blais is the winner of The Great American Song Contest plus has released three independent studio recordings 2013’s ‘The Heartbeat’, 2010’s ‘Let It Out’ and 2008’s ‘The Connection EP’. All releases have received critical acclaim, Canada wide radio play plus have independently sold thousands of copies and have featured musicians, Sam Roberts, Cone (Sum41), Jimmy Bowskill (The Sheepdogs) along with collaborations with producers David Bottrill, Mark Howard and Brian Moncarz. Blais creates a stylized

union of emotionally influential blues, folk and rock to intensely express the simple struggles and triumphs of today.

More songs are awaiting release in 2017. With a drive to create and a refusal to stop, the potential of Matt Blais and his music is limitless.

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.mattblaismusic.com

“Set Me Free” Song Download

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/set-me-free-single/id1169308834

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0 Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce our new prize sponsor Los Cabos Drumsticks!

November 8, 2016
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· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

Attention NYC, Boston, Philadelphia bands! Don’t forget to apply for one band to play Wacken 2017 – https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/

Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce our new prize sponsor Los Cabos Drumsticks!

They will be offering the following prizes:

Finalists from Boston, NYC and Philly will receive 3 pairs of Los Cabos Drumsticks + stick bag

National Final winner – 6 pairs of Los Cabos Drumsticks, T-shirt, Practice pad + an endorsement with Los Cabos Drumsticks

More info: http://loscabosdrumsticks.com/

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