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Category: Van Halst

0 Ignite Music Mag – VAN HALST Recording New Album w/ Producer Arnold Lanni.

  • December 18, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Van Halst

Gothic rockers VAN HALST have issued a studio update on recording the follow up release to their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ with famed Canadian producer Arnold Lanni, best know…

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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album w/ Producer Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan)

  • December 14, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Van Halst

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Montreal, QC – December 14, 2016

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VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album w/ Producer Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan)

New Music Video ‘Questions’

 

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Gothic rockers VAN HALST have issued a studio update on recording the follow up release to their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ with famed Canadian producer Arnold Lanni, best known for his work with Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven and Simple Plan.

Van Halst commented:
“We are very excited and humbled to be partnering with Arnold Lanni on this new record. Arnold has written some amazing songs and we can’t wait to hit the studio with the new tunes we’ve written with him.”

Lanni added:

“I’m excited to be working with Van Halst. I think their future is really bright! Not only is the band writing some great songs and ‘hooky’ memorable riffs, but Kami’s voice is one of the most unique emotional and evocative voices I’ve heard in a very long time. The juxtaposition of the band’s melodic sensibilities and Kami’s quirky singing style will make this project standout from all the other bands.”
VAN HALST released their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016 to great acclaim from the Canadian music scene, debuting #8 on theEarshot! Canadian college radio loud charts along with Canadian press commenting the following:

“Goth rock quintet Van Halst takes on feminism, body image and more with impressive debut.” – Beatroute (AB)

“Van Halst incites hope with World of Make Believe.” – Vue Weekly

“Van Halst’s World of Make Believe wants to educate” – Edmonton Journal 

“A fine and courageous album from a band I have no doubt we will hear much more from.” – Hellbound

“If Evanescence and In This Moment dominate your stereo, we’d like to present your new favorite band.  – Idobi Radio

VAN HALST was a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, but has since become a full group producing socially conscious lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Tara McLeod (Kittie) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The band’s live performance is a theatrical experience as they utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

A full album stream of ‘World of Make Believe’ can be heard at the following link https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-make-believe

Plus the following videos:

Save Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAq7jXBPSqM

Questions (Please be advised this video shows scenes of violence towards women. This is intended to raise awareness about victim blaming. ) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fx7AGNqYew

‘World of Make Believe’ is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 NGFY Radio – Van Halst and Dark Messiah

  • December 12, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Dark Messiah · Van Halst

0 Rock ‘n Scroll 12

  • November 30, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Tactus · Van Halst

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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Ask The ‘Questions’ With New Music Video Premiere On Femme Metal

  • November 25, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Van Halst

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 25, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

VanHalstMusic.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud | Youtube

Bandcamp | iTunes

VAN HALST Ask The ‘Questions’ With New Music Video Premiere On Femme Metal

Out Now! New Album ‘World of Make Believe’

 

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Canadian gothic rockers VAN HALST are asking the ‘Questions’ with their new music video premiered on Femme Metal. The video emphasizes to viewers a strong message to take action against domestic violence and rape culture among many other issues that vocalist Kami Van Halst writes in her socially conscious lyrics.
Kami Van Halst comments:

““Questions is a very important song for us. There is so much victim blaming in our society and we wanted to draw attention to this issue. My sister (Brittney Grabill) and I wrote this song in response to a series of sexual assaults that were happening in our home town. We were appalled by the lack of focus on the perpetrator and the questions being asked of the victims such as “Well what were they doing there in the first place?” We need to stop putting the blame on the victims and shift our focus to preventing these altercations in the first place. People need to understand that violence and abuse towards another person, any person, is not ok.”

Please be advised this video shows scenes of violence towards women. This is intended to raise awareness about victim blaming.

Watch ‘Questions’ at the following link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2016/11/25/van-halst-ask-the-questions-with-new-music-video-premiere-on-femme-metal-out-now/

VAN HALST released their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016, which is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

A full album stream can be heard at the following link https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-make-believe

Plus the following videos:

Save Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAq7jXBPSqM

Lyric Video – Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJyR-ua_xaM

About:
VAN HALST, a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Tara McLeod (Kittie) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Announce New Guitarist Tara McLeod (Kittie) + Opening For September Mourning Nov 20th In Toronto

  • November 3, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Van Halst

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 3, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

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VAN HALST Announce New Guitarist Tara McLeod (Kittie)
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Opening For September Mourning  Nov 20th In Toronto

Out Now! New Album ‘World of Make Believe’

 

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

     VAN HALST announce guitarist Tara McLeod (Kittie) will be joining their line up and performing her first show with the Canadian goth rock / metal band on November 20th in Toronto, ON supporting September Mourning at the Hosrseshoe Tavern. Full details here.

“We are super excited to have Tara joining the project. Not only is she a phenomenal guitar talent she is a remarkable person. We’re very excited about the future.”  comments vocalist Kami Van Halst

A fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal with strong socially conscious lyrics and advocacy for female rights, VAN HALST released their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016, which is now available oniTunes and Bandcamp.

A full album stream can be heard at the following link https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-make-believe

Plus the following videos:

Save Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAq7jXBPSqM

Lyric Video – Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJyR-ua_xaM

1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

About:
VAN HALST, a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Tara McLeod (Kittie) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.
For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 All Heavy Metal – Van Halst – World of Make Believe

  • September 26, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Van Halst

Van Halst have proven with this album that they are able to deliver a variety in all aspects and do so with utter conviction and a confidence that is hard to miss.  Would I watch them live? – Van Halst are a Canadian band and I hope they will have worldwide success because- Hell yes- a million times over, I would love to see them live! Powerhouse of a band!

http://www.allheavymetal.net/news/article/aid/1144/Van_Halst_-_World_of_Make_Believe

0 Red Deer Advocate – Gothic rockers Van Halst: Setting the real world to music at Ourfest 2016

  • August 18, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Van Halst

http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/entertainment/Gothic_rockers_Van_Halst_Setting_the_real_world_to_music_390627831.html

0 Reminder – VAN HALST Kick Off Western Canadian Tour Dates Presented By PureGrainAudio.com

  • August 18, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Van Halst

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

VanHalstMusic.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud | Youtube

Bandcamp | iTunes

Reminder – VAN HALST Kick Off Western Canadian Tour Dates Presented By PureGrainAudio.com

Fest Dates At Our Fest & Metalocolypstick (Festival Celebrating Women In Metal)


Out Now! New Album ‘World of Make Believe’

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Music Video – Save Me – Watch here.

Lyric Video – Questions – Watch here.

Album Stream – Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Idobi

     Canadian goth rock / metal band VAN HALST will be hitting the road for a Western Canadian tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com. The tour will kick off at OurFest in Nevis, AB on August 20th and include a performance at this year’s Metalocalypstick Festival in Valemount, BC on August 27th to wrap up with a hometown show in Edmonton, AB on September 4th.

Tour Dates:

Aug 20 – Nevis, AB  – Ourfest – info
Aug 27 – Valemount, BC – Metalocolypstick Fest – info
Aug 31 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s Pub
Sept 2 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub
Sept 3 – Vancouver, BC – Red Room
Sept 4 – Edmonton, BC – Mercury Room – info
About:
A fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal with strong socially conscious lyrics and advocacy for female rights, VAN HALST recently released their debut album‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016, which is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.
VAN HALST, a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Strathon J. Bajowsky (Havok Way) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The main writing forces for the band are Kami and Scott working together to give listeners a vivid image of social injustices. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.


1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 June-July 2016 -AU Mag album reviews Celestial Ruin, Double Experience, A Rebel Few, Van Halst

  • July 20, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · A Rebel Few · Celestial Ruin · Double Experience · Van Halst

June-July 2016 AU Mag cover June-July 2016 -AU Mag album reviews Celestial Ruin, Double Experience, A Rebel Few, Van Halst

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