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0 Be Captivated With SPECIAL OPS’ Music Video Cover ‘I Put A Spell On You’ (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins); Album “Blood And Tears” Out Now!

  • January 27, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Special Ops

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 27, 2020

 

Be Captivated With SPECIAL OPS’ Music Video Cover ‘I Put A Spell On You’ (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins)

Album “Blood And Tears” Out Now!


L-R – Wally Thornhill (Bass),  Ak. Johnson (Vocals, Guitar) , Mana Manu Bassette (Drums), Gandalf Christoph (Guitar)

 

Montreal, Canada’s SPECIAL OPS have just released their latest music video for the cover of the classic ‘I Put A Spell On You’ produced with Grammy award-winning producer Steve Pageot. The original song was written by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins in 1956 and since then has been covered by hundreds of artists in many styles.

“We originally sent it to him for an opinion since it’s a little different than our usual stuff. You know just to be sure. Turned out it was one of his favourite songs too and he offered to produce it! Now who would say no to that? Really cool cat.” says vocalist / guitarist AK Johnson.

SPECIAL OPS does this classic justice with their full frontal loud attitude that demands your attention with a madman at the front of the stage backed up by a powerhouse wall of sound. AK Johnson explains why the band chose the song:

“To me, this song is about my relationship with the music industry; how it just keeps messing with you, keeps hurting you, but you just keep going back for more. We wanted to pay tribute to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, one of the founders of Rock N Roll as we know it today with his outfits and insane stage performances.”

The cover comes from the band’s album “Blood And Tears”, which was released in November 2019 and mixed by Darius Szezepaniak plus mastered by Kevin Jardine. The album is the band’s fourth studio album, which was received very well by fans. SPECIAL OPS divulges the premise behind the album.

“The album is a reflection of the band’s trials and tribulations through the years that have gotten us to this place. The 2 battles with cancer, the shitty record deals, those who lied cheated and stole from us, I can go on and on but it’s best that you just listen to it.”

Influenced by Therapy?, Faith No More, and Metallica, SPECIAL OPS is a must-listen for all hard rock fans.

Check out the music video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmS6ohH0BmE

Digital stream download and CD of “Blood And Tears” available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music.


Track Listing:
1. Blood And Tears (4:07)
2. Mr. Big Shot (2:47)
3. I Put A Spell On You (2:35)
4. Dead Are Calling (3:38)
5. Ship Has Sunken (3:02)
6. Baby Take It All (3:10)
7. Lie To Me (3:10)
8. Bloody Mary (2:55)
9. Salt (2:53)
10. Standing Hollow (3:03)
11. What You Call Man (4:32)
Album Length: 35:53

More info:
SpecialOpsband.com
Facebook.com/SpecialOpsband/
Instagram.com/SpecialOpsband/

 

Bio:

Special Ops returned with a fresh new album dubbed “Blood And Tears” in 2019. In this self-produced 8th release to be followed by the second single Dead Are Calling before the full-length album and last single I Put A Spell On You, along with Grammy award-winning producer Steve Pageot, Mixing engineer Darius Szezepaniak and Mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture jaw-dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.

From Ak Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Chris Groulx’s intricate Jazz, blues and metal influences of guitar and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Manuel Bessette’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months,  unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award-winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).

“BLOOD AND TEARS” captures the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry drama that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their unique brand of rock.

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“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection

“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods

“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed

“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post

“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post

“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday”  – CKUT 90.3 FM
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0 EPK – Special Ops – Blood And Tears (2019)

  • January 21, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Special Ops

Special Ops – Blood And Tears

For fans of Therapy?, Five Finger Death Punch, Monster Magnet, Eagles of Death Metal, System Of A Down

Release Date: November 24, 2019
Label:  Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Publicist – Jon Asher – asher[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

SpecialOpsband.com | Facebook | Twittter | Youtube | Instagram

Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play

Special Ops returned with a fresh new album dubbed “Blood And Tears” in 2019. In this self-produced 8th release to be followed by the second single ‘Dead Are Calling’ before the full-length album and last single ‘I Put A Spell On You’, along with Grammy award-winning Producer Steve Pageot, Mixing engineer Darius Szezepaniak and Mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture jaw-dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.

From Ak Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Chris Groulx’s intricate Jazz, blues and metal influences of guitar and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Manuel Bessette’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months,  unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award-winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).

“BLOOD AND TEARS” captures the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry drama that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their unique brand of rock.

L-R – Wally Thornhill (Bass),  Ak. Johnson (Vocals, Guitar) , Mana Manu Bassette (Drums), Gandalf Christoph (Guitar)

“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you know you’re in for a good time.” – Metal Injection

“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods

“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed

“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post

“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post

“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday”  – CKUT 90.3 FM

” you need to catch them live to hear any of their new material, and being fuelled by their want to succeed, their music sounds better than ever.” – Montreal Rocks

“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – Alternative Addiction

“SPECIAL OPS, QUEBEC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROCK WORLD IS BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL! …Not only was the sound stunningly amazing, but it went a good distance to show the band’s fun-loving attitude they have towards each other, and their fans. These guys are the true definition of what it means to be music artists and performers.”- Popit Records

Album Title: Blood And Tears

Release Date: November 24, 2019
Label:  Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Blood And Tears (4:07)
2. Mr. Big Shot (2:47)
3. I Put A Spell On You (2:35)
4. Dead Are Calling (3:38)
5. Ship Has Sunken (3:02)
6. Baby Take It All (3:10)
7. Lie To Me (3:10)
8. Bloody Mary (2:55)
9. Salt (2:53)
10. Standing Hollow (3:03)
11. What You Call Man (4:32)
Album Length: 35:53

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Special Ops
• All songs written by:Special Ops
• Produced by: Special Ops (except I Put A Spell On You – Produced by Steve Pageot)
• Mixed by: Darius Szezepaniak
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine
• Album Artwork by: Wally Thornhill
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
AK Johnson – Vocals & Guitar
Wally Thornhill – Bass
Pat Kadaver – Drums
Weka Soliman – Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
AK Johnson – Vocals & Guitar
Wally Thornhill – Bass
Gandalf Groulx – Guitar
ManaManu Bessette – Drums

Discography:
2019 – Blood And Tears
2017 – Baby Take It All (single)
2016 – Tangents EP
2012 – Live and Kicking
2009 – Through The Heart Of The Infidel
2009 – Pressure (single)
2007 – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness
2005 – Phase 1: In Search of Madness
2003 – Emily EP

Tours:
•2018 –  Take it All Tour
• 2017 – Tangents Qc Tour
• 2010 – Through The Heart US/CAN Tour
• 2007-2008 – Amidst The Madness Tour Cross Canada Tour
• 2005 – 2006 – In Search Of Madness Cross Canada Tour
• 2003-2009 – CANADA DAY (Two Mountains),
• 2005 – Bryce Fest – Winnipeg
• 2004-2005 – M.O.M. Fest –
• 2003 –  Montreal Music Fest

Music Placements
• Viral Phase Video – Dead Are Calling playlist placement including – gyms, cinemas, restaurants, bars etc… 2018
• Gravity One Music Video Network – Dead Are Calling playlist placement 2018
• Pressure Video Hawaii Airlines, H&M U.S. retail chain and many more over 3 million hits in total 2010
• Annabelle Cosmetics Promotional Video 2009 – How to Create Custom QUAD FOXY Browns Look
• “Sid’s Cycle Show” 2007-08
Season 1&2, Global, Men TV, Showcase Action, Spike (+2 million viewers)-  Anger Is Creeping – Theme Song – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness – used as TV

Soundtrack
• CTV – Whistler (2006)
• MTV – The N (2006)
• CBC – “Rock Your World” 2006

Past Radio Charts:
• I Put A Spell On You #16 on DRT GLOBAL TOP 50 ROCK AIRPLAY CHART 01-11-2020
https://digitalradiotracker.com/drt-dev/drt-national-airplay-charts.php?prevWeek=01-11-2020
• I Put A Spell On You #104 on DRT GLOBAL TOP 150 INDEPENDENT AIRPLAY CHART 01-06-2020
https://digitalradiotracker.com/drt-dev/drt-national-airplay-charts.php?prevWeek=01-04-2020

Past Features:
• In Vivo Media – Feature Cover Story 2019
• Phenom Studios – Placement caters to the Western Europe region
• 360 Degree TV – Dead Are Calling playlist placement 2019
• ww.safari-video.com – an avant garde video channel targeting Australia & New Zealand
• Now Entertainment – Feature story 2019
• Focal Point – Feature story 2018
• Marquix Global Network – Feature Cover Story 2018
• 247inkmag.com – 6 page exclusive, full page add, banners on rotation 2017
• Alternative Addiction –  6 week feature and banner on rotation 2017
• Metal Injection – Baby Take it All one week placement on home page as well as side banners 2017
• “Gear Gods Show” Special Ops show off the goods! 2017

Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
Surine bass, MeMerch.ca

0 PureGrainAudio – Montreal Rockers SPECIAL OPS Have Their Own TOP 10 Ways to Survive a Tour [Exclusive]

  • February 27, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Special Ops

http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/montreal-rockers-special-ops-have-their-own-top-10-ways-to-survive-a-tour-exclusive

0 World Of Metal Magazine #11 – Out Now! / Já disponível – Reviews – Special Ops pg 69, Glass Mind (Rockshots Records) pg 63, Sound Storm (Rockshots Records) pg 69

  • December 2, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Glass Mind · Sound Storm (Rockshots Records) · Special Ops

http://worldofmetalmag.com/world-of-metal-magazine-11-out-now-ja-disponivel/

0 Absolute Underground Mag – Vol. 13 – #6 – Issue 78 – October- November 2017 – Special Ops

  • November 15, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Special Ops

0 Ripper Podcast #386 w/ ARISEN FROM NOTHING / VVON DOGMA I / RED CAIN / DIRTY MACHINE /SPECIAL OPS

  • October 30, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Arisen From Nothing · Dirty Machine · Red Cain · Special Ops · Vvon Dogma I

Ripper Podcast #386 w/ ARISEN FROM NOTHING / VVON DOGMA I / RED CAIN / DIRTY MACHINE / SPECIAL OPS

0 Winnipeg Free Press – What’s Up – Adrian Pain And The Dead Sexy, Special Ops, Decatur

  • October 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy · Decatur · Special Ops

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/arts/whats-up-451525773.html

0 NEWS: SPECIAL OPS Announce Canadian Tour Dates + New EP Out Now! “Baby Take It All”

  • September 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Special Ops

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 12, 2017

For fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Volbeat, Billy Talent, GodSmack

SPECIAL OPS Announce Canadian Tour Dates + New EP Out Now! “Baby Take It All”

Rocking out of the barracks, SPECIAL OPS are returning to the frontline after a small hiatus and battle by one of their original founder’s fight against cancer along with a line up change that sees guitarist Weka BW joining the platoon. The band will be embarking on their first cross Canada tour in 10 years in support of their two new EPs “Baby Take It All” and “Tangents” both released six months apart from each other. The tour will be kicking off in their hometown of Montreal on September 23rd and wrap up in Ottawa on November 5th (dates listed below).

Vocalist / guitarist Akbar Johnson comments:

“Can’t wait to hit the road after all this time. It’s been great playing lots of shows around Quebec and Ontario, but it’s time to head out to the rest of Canada and where the real party is at!”

Capturing three jaw dropping tracks that display a fusion of its members’ diverse cultures, “Baby Take It All” is SPECIAL OPS‘ eighth self-produced release with mixing done by Darius Szezepaniak (Sum 41, Big Sugar, Sacrifice) and mastering by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope).

From Akbar Johnson’s fierce melodic vocals backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Weka BW’s intricate native Middle Eastern influence of guitar finger picking and strumming to Waldo Thornhill’s thumping bass and drummer Pat Kadaver’s (ex-The Brains) pounding fury, SPECIAL OPS in less than 6 months have unleashed two direct hits with their latest EPs “Take It All” and “Tangents”. The EPs follow their award winning album “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and older successful singles “Pressure” and “Anger” that was chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).

“Baby Take It All” as well as “Tangents” capture the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry bullshit that the everyday artist struggles with. SPECIAL OPS bring forward in their international collective, an explosive return to their brand of punk metal sniper rock.

SPECIAL OPS’ new EP “Baby Take It All” was released in May 16th and is now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby.

Music Video – Baby Take It All

Special Ops “Take It All Tour” (more dates to be announced)
Sep 23 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
Oct 14 – La Sainte Paix – Drummondville, QC
Oct 21 – The Flixx – Aylmer, QC
Oct 22 – The Asylum – Sudbury, ON
Oct 24 – Pyramid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB
Oct 25 – The Exchange – Regina, SK
Oct 26 – Distortion – Calgary, AB
Oct 27 – Liquid Night Club – Medicine Hat, AB
Oct 28 – Amigos – Saskatoon, SK
Oct 31 – Rendezvous Pub – Edmonton, AB
Nov 1 – City Centre – Brandon, MB
Nov 3 – RockStar Bar – Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nov 4 – Duffy’s – Toronto, ON
Nov 5 – Cafe Dekcuf – Ottawa, ON

Track Listing:
1. Baby Take It All (3:09)
2. Salt (2:52)
3. Dead Are Calling (3:37)
EP Length: 9:39

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Waldo Thornhill – Bass
Pat Kadaver – Drums
Weka BW – Lead Guitar
Akbar Johnson – Guitar & Vocals

For more info:
http://www.opsmission.com
https://www.facebook.com/specialopsband
https://twitter.com/specialopsband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aH4

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“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post

“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – Alternative Addiction

“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you’re know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection

“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods
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0 EPK – Special Ops – Baby Take It All (EP) (2017)

  • September 11, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Special Ops

Special Ops – Baby Take It All (EP) (2017)

For fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Volbeat, Billy Talent, GodSmack

Release Date: May 16, 2017

Label: Self-Release

Distribution:  CD Baby

Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Contact info / Artist representation = Management: Sam Odeh – 514-803-7094, hellstormagency(@)gmail.com

Booking – Trent – 306.220.7279, graffittimusic(@)shaw.ca

Opsmission.com | Facebook | Twittter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube  

Last.FM | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby 

Download Band Photo | Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics

“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post

“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – alternativeaddiction

“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you’re know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection

“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods

“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post

“SPECIAL OPS, QUEBEC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROCK WORLD IS BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL! …Not only was the sound stunningly amazing, but it went a good distance to show the band’s fun-loving attitude they have towards each other, and their fans. These guys are the true definition of what it means to be music artists and performers.”- Popit Records

“This eclectic, hard rock band is “creeping” into the rock mainstream media one powerful vocal barrage at a time.” – Groovytracks

“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed

” you need to catch them live to hear any of their new material, and being fuelled by their want to succeed, their music sounds better than ever.” – Montreal Rocks

“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday” – CKUT 90.3 FM

[Download EP Cover]

[Download EP Lyrics]
 
 
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Label: Self-Release

Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Baby Take It All (3:09)

2. Salt (2:52)
3. Dead Are Calling (3:37)
EP Length: 9:39
 
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Special Ops
• All songs written by: Special Ops
• Produced by: Special Ops
• Mixed by: Darius Szezepaniak at Iguana Studios – Engineered and Additional Production 
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine at Uplift Studios
• Album Artwork by: Music Promo Today
Member of SOCAN and ASCAP
Canadian Content (MAPL)

 

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Waldo Thornhill – Bass
Pat Kadaver – Drums
Weka BW – Lead Guitar

Akbar Johnson – Guitar & Vocals

Discography:
2017 – Baby Take it All single
2016 – Tangents EP
2012 – Live and Kicking
2009 – Through The Heart OfThe Infidel
2009 – Pressure single
2007 – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness
2005 – Phase 1: In Search of Madness
2003 – Emily EP

Rocking out of the barracks, Special Ops return to the battlefront with a fresh new release dubbed “Baby Take it All ”. In this self-produced eighth release, along with award winning mixing engineer Darius Szczepaniak and mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture three jaw dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.

From Akbar Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Weka BW’s intricate native Middle Eastern influence of guitar finger picking and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Pat Kadaver’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months,  unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV). 

“Baby Take it All” as well as “Tangents” capture the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry bullshit that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their brand of Punk Metal Sniper Rock.

Special Ops’ new EP “Baby Take It All The Way” was released in May 16th and is now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby 

Shared Stage w/:

BlankFest Quebec (Charity for Homeless), The Agonist (Century Media), 3 Mile Scream (Corporate Punishment), Better Than Ezra (V2/Artemis Records), My American Heart   (Warcon Records / Bodog Music UK & EU), Kiros (Torque Records), Scarlet Sins, DrillPoint, October Sky, Rev Theory (Interscope Records), Ninja Spy, The Exalted Pile Driver, Entropy

Past Festivals & Tours:
• Off on Tangents Tour 2017
•Through The Heart US/CAN Tour 2010
• Amidst The Madness Tour Cross Canada Tour 2007-2008
• In Search Of Madness Cross Canada Tour 2005 – 2006
• CANADA DAY 2003-2009 (Two Mountains),
• Bryce Fest – Winnipeg – 2005
• M.O.M. Fest – 2004-2005
• Montreal Music Fest – 2003

Music Placements: (Movies, Commercials)
• “Pick Up The Pieces” – Lollipop Magazine Compilation, 30 000+ CD’s distributed w/ magazine
• “Pick Up The Pieces” – In Doom We Trust Compilation CD, 10 000+ distributed in North America
• Pressure Video Hawaii Airlines, H&M U.S. retail chain and many more over 3 million hits in total 2010
• Annabelle Cosmetics Promotional Video 2009 – How to Create Custom QUAD FOXY Browns Look
• “Sid’s Cycle Show” 2007-08 Season 1&2, Global, Men TV, Showcase Action, Spike (+2 million viewers)-  Anger Is Creeping – Theme Song –  Phase 2: Amidst The Madness – used as TV

 
Soundtrack
• CTV – Whistler (2006)
• MTV – The N (2006)
• CBC – “Rock Your World” 2006Accomplishments & Awards
• Winner – Best Provincial Rock Video – Pressure – Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards 2009
• Independent Music Awards winner –  Through The Heart…2009
• Winner – Best Metal Group – New Music Awards 2009
• Nominated at Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards 2008 – Best Rock song, Best Rock Album, Best Rock Group)
• “Anger is Creeping”- Charts # 2 – CSCR – Toronto Loud Chart – December 1st , 2008

 

0 Special Ops on MHB Radio Saturday 3pm

  • September 22, 2010
  • by Asher
  • · Special Ops

Show Information:

Show Name:          The MHB Saturday Spotlight With Matty Grant
Show Place:           www.mhbradio.com
Show Air Time:      3:00 pm EST
Show Date:             Saturday, September 25th, 2010

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  • \m/ @TheCirclePit Premiere - @ReinierVandenb3 Presents Video For “Sturgeon”, A Canadian Doom Metal Horror Story -… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 13 hours ago
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  • MY HOLLOW Announces Great North Resurgence Canadian Tour w/ Tortured Saint; Out Now! New EP “Fighting The Monsters” ashermediarelations.com/2022/06/29/my-… 14 hours ago
  • Montreal’s THE OCCULT Announces Debut Self Titled Album And First Single “In This Night” ashermediarelations.com/2022/06/29/mon… 16 hours ago
  • Thirteen Goats: All of the current live band members have roots in Eastern Europe! - Permafrost.today… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago
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  • IMMORTAL GUARDIAN lança vídeo para o novo single : arrepioproducoes.com.br/noticias/4Q9HE… @ArrepioPro @igmetal 1 day ago
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