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0 All Roads Lead To The Electric Highway Festival In Calgary, AB, Canada!

November 5, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · The Electric Highway Festival

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Montreal, QC – November 5, 2019

All Roads Lead To The Electric Highway Festival In Calgary, AB, Canada!

Buckle up for The Electric Highway Festival, two days of killer bands, rad artists and fuzzy vibes at the historic Royal Canadian Legion #1 in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The yearly event that previously went by the name 420 Music & Arts Festival, will be returning for its 4th year April 17-18, 2020. Regarding the name change, the organizers explain:

“When we came up with the concept for the festival in the fall of 2016, legalization was only an idea and we had no idea what impact that would have on our festival, but it has been more of a hindrance on many levels. As The Electric Highway, we can focus on the bands, artists, vendors and the growth of the festival without being limited in any way and continue to provide all our guests with an unforgettable festival experience.”

The 2020 lineup brings an electric offering of North American bands featuring headliners Sasquatch and Wo Fat laying down their brand of fuzzy, kick-ass Desert Rock & Heavy Psych. If that’s not enough, Nebula returns to Calgary for the first time in over a decade! Duel from Austin, Texas will be playing Canada for the 1st time at The Electric Highway along with Hippie Death Cult & LáGoon both from Portland, Oregon. 420 favorites La Chinga return from Vancouver for their 4th appearance and Calgary’s Gone Cosmic & Buzzard from Victoria, BC are just a few more of the wicked bands that will be playing on two stages over the two days of The Electric Highway, the full lineup below.

2 Day Festival Pass holders can pick up their wristbands a day early at The Electric Highway Kick-Off Party, Thursday, April 16th, 2020 at The Palomino Smokehouse & Social Club. This event will be free for festival pass holders or $10 at the door for non-pass holders. Pre-order merch sales will also be available for pick up at this event too. Beat the lineup and come for some bands, beer & BBQ at the Pal!

The Electric Highway is a fully immersive festival experience and offers much more than just music. The festival also features an art & vendor exposition during both days at The Legion, April 17-18, 2020 and a pinball tournament at Pin-Bar, April 18th, 2020.

Festival passes are currently on sale; check www.TheElectricHighway.ca to purchase and for more festival information.

The Electric Highway Official Lineup:
Sasquatch (Los Angeles, CA)
Wo Fat (Dallas, TX)
Nebula (Los Angeles, CA)
Duel (Austin, TX)
La Chinga (Vancouver, BC)
Gone Cosmic (Calgary, AB)
Hippie Death Cult (Portland, OR)
LáGoon (Portland, OR)
Buzzard (Victoria, BC)
Chunkasaurus (Victoria, BC)
Bazaraba (Calgary, AB)
Shadow Weaver (Calgary, AB)
Father Moon (Calgary, AB)
Set & Stoned (Crossfield, AB)
Row of Giants (Calgary, AB)
Hemptress (Kamloops, BC)
Pink Cocoon (Montreal, QC)
The Sleeping Legion (Winnipeg, MB)
The Basement Paintings (Saskatoon, SK)
Locutus (Calgary, AB)
The Worst (Calgary, AB)

Festival Links:

Full festival

Expo – Vendor opportunities are available. Please go to the website to fill out a form.

Pinball Tournament

Kickoff Party

Ticket Information:

Early Bird Festival Passes are $50 (plus GST/SC) while quantities last or until Dec 31, 2019, 11:59 pm

Regular Festival Passes are $65 (plus GST/SC)

Regular Festival Passes and Single Day tickets go on sale on January 1, 2020.

Social Media Links:

Website: TheElectricHighway.ca

Facebook: Facebook.com/ElectricHighwayFestival

Instagram: Instagram.com/TheElectricHighway

Twitter: Twitter.com/TheElectricHwy

The Electric Highway 2020 Spotify Playlist here.

Hashtag #BuckleUp

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Royal Canadian Legion #1
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Business partnerships and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact theelectrichighwayfestival[@]gmail.com for more information.

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0 NEWS: Out Now + Canadian Tour Kick Off THE DECOYS New Album ‘In Our Blood’ + Tour Dates (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON)

April 15, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · The Decoys

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Montreal, QC – April 15, 2016

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Out Now + Canadian Tour Kick Off THE DECOYS New Album ‘In Our Blood’
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New Album ‘In Our Blood’ Out April 15th

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What originally formed as a band to support guitarist and vocalist Matt Stanley’s solo EP “The Life & Times” in 2008, has developed into a three piece of good old rock n roll fun known as THE DECOYS. Comprised of Matt Stanley on guitar/vocals, Sean Poissant on drums and Sean Schneider on bass, the Kamloops, BC based band deliver raw and honest tunes influenced by the spirit of artists like Neil Young, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Led Zeppelin.

Their new album ‘In Our Blood’ is now available via iTunes as of April 15, 2016 and has been gaining buzz for its infectious singles ‘Don’t Hesitate’ and title track, which can be heard at the following links below. ‘In Our Blood’ is the follow up their 2011 debut album “Stripped, Bare, And On Display” co-produced by Henry Small (Prism, Scrubbaloe Caine, John Entwisle Band), which garnered much support from Western Canadian radio for their singles “I Know” and “Modern Disaster” leading them to be one of Western Canada’s most active independent touring acts.

The band comments on the album ‘In Our Blood’:

“We are psyched to finally unleash “In Our Blood” to the world. We’ve put our heart and soul into this album and I hope that can be heard on every song. From the opening riff of “Don’t Hesitate” to the jam session finale of “Don’t Hang Me Up”, this is an album that’s meant to be a journey for the listener, just like the albums we loved growing up. Be sure to crank it up!” – The Decoys

Music Video – In Our Blood – http://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_decoys-in_our_blood_video
FREE track download – ‘In Our Blood’: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-decoys-in-our-blood-free-song-download

Music Video – Don’t Hesitate – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLpVag4ygno

The band will be supporting the album with a tour kicking off on April 14th across Western Canada plus dates for the first time in the Prairies (SK, MB) and Ontario. (dates listed below).

1. Don’t Hesitate (3:33)
2. Not Right Now (4:14)
3. Ain’t Gonna Let You Go (5:12)
4. Wasting Your Time (4:42)
5. Alibi (3:44)
6. Crossed The Line (3:51)
7. In Our Blood (4:39)
8. The Underdog (4:32)
9. The Lighthouse (3:29)
10. Don’t Hang Me Up (7:29)
Album Length: 45:30
Tour Dates:

4/14/2016 – Revelstoke, BC – The Last Drop

4/15/2016 – Leduc, AB – Kosmos

4/16/2016 – Leduc AB – Kosmos

4/18/2016 – Beaumont, AB – Live City

4/21/2016 – Edmonton, AB – Mercury Room

4/22/2016 – Fort McMurray, AB – Blackhorse Pub

4/23/2016 – Fort McMurray, AB – Blackhorse Pub

4/26/2016 – Saskatoon, SK – Capitol club

4/27/2016 – Arcola, SK – Buddy’s Pub

4/28/2016 – Kenora, ON – Norman Community Centre

4/30/2016 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – Rockstar Bar

5/02/2016 – Sudbury, ON – Townehouse Tavern

5/03/2016 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Bistro

5/05/2016 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill

5/07/2016 – Windsor, ON – The Dominion House

5/09/2016 – Hamilton, ON – Homegrown Hamilton

5/12/2016 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – Lop Lops

5/13/2016 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub

5/14/2016 – Winnipeg, MB – Shannon’s Irish Pub

5/19/2016 – Field, BC – Truffle Pigs

5/21/2016 – South Slocan, BC – The Dam

For more info, please visit www.thedecoysband.com

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0 NEWS: THE DECOYS Offer Free Track Download ‘In Our Blood’ via PureGrainAudio + Canadian Tour Dates (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON); New Album ‘In Our Blood’ Out April 15th

March 24, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · The Decoys

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Montreal, QC – March 24, 2016

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THE DECOYS Offer Free Track Download ‘In Our Blood’ via PureGrainAudio
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New Album ‘In Our Blood’ Out April 15th

Music Video – ‘Don’t Hesitate’ – Watch here.

Their upcoming album ‘In Our Blood’ set for release on April 15, 2016 is already gaining buzz for its infectious first single ‘Don’t Hesitate’. Now teaming up withPureGrainAudio.com, THE DECOYS are offering a FREE download of their second single and album title track ‘In Our Blood’ available at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-decoys-in-our-blood-free-song-download

‘In Our Blood’ is the follow up to their 2011 debut album “Stripped, Bare, And On Display” co-produced by Henry Small (Prism, Scrubbaloe Caine, John Entwisle Band), which garnered much support from Western Canadian radio for their singles “I Know” and “Modern Disaster” leading them to be one of Western Canada’s most active independent touring acts.

Vocalist / guitarist Matt Stanley comments on the upcoming album ‘In Our Blood’:

“We definitely have a power trio kind of sound now. We have a different bass player on this album and when we parted ways with our former lead guitarist, I went from playing rhythm guitar to playing lead guitar. We’re also better players and songwriters at this point. The last album was pretty much straight rock and alternative. We’ve dug a little deeper this time around, incorporating elements of punk, grunge, folk and country rock and writing lyrics about everyday life. The best inspiration for writing songs is experiencing the world; getting out there, playing live and being a touring rock ‘n’ roll band.” says vocalist / guitarist Matt Stanley.

The band will be supporting the album with a tour kicking off on April 14th across Western Canada plus dates for the first time in the Prairies (SK, MB) and Ontario. (dates listed below).

4/14/2016 – Revelstoke, BC – The Last Drop

4/15/2016 – Leduc, AB – Kosmos

4/16/2016 – Leduc AB – Kosmos

4/18/2016 – Beaumont, AB – Live City

4/21/2016 – Edmonton, AB – Mercury Room

4/22/2016 – Fort McMurray, AB – Blackhorse Pub

4/23/2016 – Fort McMurray, AB – Blackhorse Pub

4/26/2016 – Saskatoon, SK – Capitol club

4/27/2016 – Arcola, SK – Buddy’s Pub

4/28/2016 – Kenora, ON – Norman Community Centre

4/30/2016 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – Rockstar Bar

5/02/2016 – Sudbury, ON – Townehouse Tavern

5/03/2016 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Bistro

5/05/2016 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill

5/07/2016 – Windsor, ON – The Dominion House

5/09/2016 – Hamilton, ON – Homegrown Hamilton

5/12/2016 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – Lop Lops

5/13/2016 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub

5/14/2016 – Winnipeg, MB – Shannon’s Irish Pub

5/19/2016 – Field, BC – Truffle Pigs

5/21/2016 – South Slocan, BC – The Dam

For more info, please visit www.thedecoysband.com

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0 TOUR ALERT: LEAVE THE LIVING Announce Western Canadian Pacifist/Fallows Tour (AB, BC, SK, MB) w/ Netherward

June 8, 2015
by Asher
· Leave The Living · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 8, 2015

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TOUR ALERT: LEAVE THE LIVING Announce Western Canadian Pacifist/Fallows Tour (AB, BC, SK, MB) w/ Netherward

L-R = Sean Higgins (Drums) – Steve McGillivray (Bass) – Ben Bushido (Guitar), Josiah Dyck (Guitar) – Justin Shadows (Vocals) – Photo Credit – Michael Grebinsky

Album Stream – Pacifist – Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Album Order – Digital and CD – Bandcamp – CD Baby

Lyric Video – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Watch here.

Live Video – LTL @ Dicken’s Pub (Calgary) – Watch here.

June 13 – Farmageddon Open Air – Ryley, AB – Tickets and info here.

July 16 – Edmonton, AB @ DV8

July 17 – Saskatoon, SK @ The Burning Beard

July 18 – Winnipeg, MB @The Zoo

July 20 – Regina, SK @ The Club

July 21 – Medicine Hat, AB @ Liquid Nightclub

July 22 – Lethbridge, AB @ Inferno

July 23 – Nelson, BC @ The Kootenay Co-Op Radio

July 24 – Vancouver, BC @ Funky Winker Beans

July 25 – Chilliwack, BC @ The Echo Room

July 27 – Grande Prairie, AB @ Better Than Freds

July 29 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens Pub

July 30 – Red Deer, AB @ The Vat Pub

Aug 2 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – Tickets and info here.

Breaking necks with their punishing riffs, incredible breakdowns backed by wrenching screams and a heavy brutal groove assault, Red Deer, AB’s LEAVE THE LIVING will be hitting the road across Western Canada (AB, BC, MB SK) for the Pacifist / Fallows Tourw/ Edmonton’s Netherward in support of their debut album ‘Pacifist’ released this spring on May 1st and available both digitally and on CD here to follow up their 2012 self titled EP.

“Leave the Living is stoked to be hitting the road with our good friends in Netherward to promote our new album ‘Pacifist’! We will be in some cities we’ve never been to before and can not wait to make some new friends! Make sure you come out to a show and say hi!” comments vocalist Justin Shadows.

Recommended for fans of Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, As I Lay Dying, and Arsis,LEAVE THE LIVING has evolved significantly since inception, the band has taken major steps to bring their songwriting to a higher level, collaborating closer as a band to make a heavier sound plus map out a new album and more that fans old and new, locally and internationally will be anxious to hit the mosh pit to support.

Track Listing: Leave The Living – Pacifist
1. Let Go (2:28)
2. Pacifist (2:59)
3. Manifesto (4:08)
4. Word of a Whore (3:49)
5. Open Sea (1:57)
6. Undone (3:07)
7. Poison Pen (3:06)
8. Sink or Swim (5:24)
9. Farewell (2:41)
Album Length: 29:44

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.leavetheliving.ca

http://www.facebook.com/leavetheliving

http://www.twitter.com/leavetheliving1

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“30 minutes of pummelling, groove-laden metal.” – BeatRoute

“Pacifist” is a straight to the point no nonsense heavy hitting debut.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Leave the Living can clearly write and play angry, politically-charged, thrash-tinged groove metal.” – Echoes And Dust

“The album started with their track “Let Go” which I thought was a great opening track for the album. They really showed off their talent with this track and it prepared the listeners for how the rest of the album is.” – Canadian Beats

0 Tour Alert: Calgary Hardcore Noisemakers FALL CITY FALL ‘No Parents, No Rules Tour’ (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC)

May 28, 2015
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· Fall City Fall · Music News

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Tour Alert: Calgary Hardcore Noisemakers FALL CITY FALL ‘No Parents, No Rules Tour’ (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC)

June 5 – St. Albert, AB – St Albert Community Hall – Ticket info here.

June 12 – Kelowna, BC – House Show – Ticket info here.

June 13 – Vancouver, BC – 333 – Ticket info here.

June 18 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theater – Ticket info here.

June 19 – Calgary, AB – Nite Owl – Ticket info here.

June 20 – Edmonton, AB (Matinee Show) – The Pawn Shop – Ticket info here.

June 21 – Siksika, AB – TBA

June 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – TBA

June 23 – Regina, SK – The Exchange – Ticket info here.

June 24 – Saskatoon, SK – Sutherland Hall – Ticket info here.

June 25 – Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick Centre

June 27 – Windsor, ON – Great Lakes Heavy Fest – Knights of Columbus South Windsor – Ticket info here.

June 28 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub – Ticket info here.

June 29 – Toronto, ON – Smiling Buddha – Ticket info here.

June 30 – London, ON – The APK – Ticket info here.

July 1 – St. Catharines, ON – TBA

July 2 – Kingston, ON – Overtime Sports Bar – Ticket info here.

July 3 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf – Ticket info here.

July 4 – Montreal, QC – On Rock Community Services – Ticket info here.

July 5 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière

July 6 – Belleville, ON – TBA

July 7 – Oshawa, ON – TBA

Jordon Storey – Guitar, Nathan Pope – Drums, Andre Urquidi – Bass, Keenan Pylychaty – Vocals (Photo Credit – Carmin Edwards)

Music Video – Victus (Trilogy Pt. 3) – Watch here.

Calgary hardcore noisemakers FALL CITY FALL are hitting the road with Edmonton’s Slum Lord for the No Parents, No Rules Tour that will see them embark across Canada from British Columbia to Quebec this coming June and July in support of their latest album 2013’s ‘Victus’ released on Victory Records plus promoting new material from their follow up set to be released later this year. The band also plans to give fans exclusive free download cards during the tour at the door of each concert for a new single that will be heard only live and later released online.

“There have been a lot of hardships within the past year for us as a band, but they’ve helped us grow and put us in the right mind set. With everything that’s happened whether it be member changes or writing and recording our new record at Rain City Studio with Stu Mckilliop, I think we owe it to our fans to come out and show them what we’ve been working so hard on, show them that we’re are still dedicated to fucking shit up and that this is not the end. There’s still a lot of fight left in us and we came to make waves.” comments vocals Keenan Pylychaty.

About:

Providing the remedy for today’s monotonous hardcore scene, FALL CITY FALL will not be ignored. The ultra-dynamic five piece band’s unforgiving, commanding sound is unleashed unto the world. With conviction in their hearts and balled up fists, they’ve dedicated their purpose to changing the music scene forever.

Like most bands, FALL CITY FALL began humbly in 2008 as a small project between three best friends in their hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With duel-vocalists, Nathan Zorn and Keenan Pylychaty leading the pack, guitarist Jordon Storey, drummer Nathan Pope and bassist Andre Urquidi, have mastered their crafts, complimenting the vocals with technical riffs and hard-hitting melodies. Picking up steam, they began to collect a very loyal fan base as they continued to play local shows for friends and family. Broadcasting their hardworking attitudes, they quickly became known for their wildly energetic performances and continued to book shows all over Canada. Taking a very large step away from the typical bands of today,FALL CITY FALL stands for unison in the music scene; playing music from the heart and expanding musical horizons.

Releasing their first EP, 1629, in 2010, FALL CITY FALL had finally created the finely-tuned, perfected sound they had been searching for. Revealing their unique blend of low growls, mid-screams, and clean vocals, they had successfully married progressive, hardcore and alternative to form a subgenre of metal that leaves crowds speechless in the best way. Hungry for more, they delivered the Dead Saints EP, solidifying their spot as one of the most prolific hardcore bands to hail from Calgary. Drawing in hundreds on their own, they have performed alongside bands such as THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, SILVERSTEIN, ARCHITECTS and label-mates COUNTERPARTS, showcasing their unrivaled energy to thousands across North America.

Preparing for world domination, FALL CITY FALL released their first full length release from Victory Records. Described as their most “intimate” and “intense” project yet, the alternative world greeted Victus with an overwhelming response, upon its release on January, 22nd 2013. Applauded for their honesty and the raw intensity of the vocals, Victus set FALL CITY FALL apart from their hardcore contenders, proving that with passion and conviction, anything is possible. In an industry full of musicians willing to compromise, FALL CITY FALL stands strong, dedicated to pushing boundaries and crossing lines.

Missing an opportunity to witness their musical battle ensue live will surely be a decision you’ll soon come to regret. With no end in sight, FALL CITY FALL has come to turn the hardcore scene upside down.

Track Listing: Fall City Fall – Victus

1) St. James

2) Dissentipede

3) Anxiety Attack

4) Bitter to the end

5) Love Birds

6) Many Master

7) Many Lives

8) Shallow Believer

9) Dead Saints

10) Taken

11) Victus

For more info, please visit the following links:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fallcityfall

Twitter: @FallCityFall

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/fall-city-fall/id407198382

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“Wild and uncompromising” – Metalhammer UK

“Let’s face it: Metalcore has gotten a bit same old, same old lately. Yet Calgary, Canada’s Fall City Fall wield a big, heavy slap shot of creativity that shatters the monotony” – Revolver Magazine

“It’s about time Victory signs a good band.” – Alternative Press

“Good times.” – Blabbermouth

“…I will however tell you just how fucking awesome Fall City Fall’s Victory Records debut Victus is…… undeniably a contender for one of the best hardcore albums of 2013. If you’re a fan of The Chariot, This Is Hell or Every Time I Die you will definitely find some value in Victus.” – Kill Hipsters

“one hell of a ride.” – Golden Mixtape

“This band from Calgary, Alberta brings forth a storm of what modern spastic rock should be” – Head Bang or GTFO

0 Video Alert: TAKE THE THRONE New Music Video ‘Artificial Heart’ + Canadian Tour Dates (ON, SK, MB, AB)

May 8, 2015
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· Music News · Take The Throne

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Video Alert: TAKE THE THRONE New Music Video ‘Artificial Heart’ + Canadian Tour Dates (ON, SK, MB, AB)

L-R: Take The Throne Current Line Up: Jake Nowak (Bass) | Tom Jakobs (Guitar) Landon Smallwood (Vocals) | Brad Feor (Guitar) | Kurtis Fulton (Drums) – Photo Credit – Kevin Unger

Niagara Falls, ON’s metalcore quintet TAKE THE THRONE have posted their new music video ‘Artificial Heart’ in support of their latest release ‘Guardian’ available onBandcamp and iTunes.

“We are extremely excited to release our music video for ‘Artificial Heart’. The video was shot by director and cinematographer Ben Dundas and visual effects, editing and colour grading by Igor Omodei of the band Uneven Structure. We had a lot of fun developing the plot for this album and can’t wait to see the response from our fans! Fun fact, Nick Xourafas of the band Structures played the role of the lead soldier in the video.” comments guitarist Tom Jakobs.

To watch the video, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=AK7vYWJc5-E

Drawing comparisons to August Burns Red, Born Of Osiris, and Within The Ruins,TAKE THE THRONE has unleashed two EPs, 2014’s ‘Guardian’, which featured guest appearances by Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills and Fred Beaulieu of Beheading Of A King and 2013’s debut EP ‘Legacy’. Having already shared the stage with bands such as Veil Of Maya, Intervals, Born Of Osiris, The Contortionist and Norma Jean along many others.TAKE THE THRONE are gearing up for a 2015 packed with more touring, more shows and getting the mosh pit going like a super charged blender. Their first tour this summer will be supporting Sons of Sirens along with Loyalist for a Canadian tour across Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta this May and June (dates listed below).

May 25 – St. Catharines, ON – Detour Music Hall

May 26 – Barrie, ON – The Foxx

May 29 – Regina, SK – Mercury Cafe

May 30 – Saskatoon, SK – Mazz Fest

June 1 – Calgary, AB – Skate Shack

June 3 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

June 4 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theater

June 5 – Lethbridge, AB – Moose Hall

June 6 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn

June 7 – Winnipeg, MB – TBA

Track Listing: Take The Throne – Guardian

1. Intro

2. Ghosts feat. Fred Beaulieu of Beheading Of A King

3. Captive feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills

4. The Void

5. Beneath It All

6. The Apology

7. Artificial Heart

8. Deserter

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/takethethroneband

https://twitter.com/TTT_Band

https://www.youtube.com/takethethroneband

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“What impressed me most was that Take The Throne aren’t trying to jam a million different ideas into each song, they know what they do best and stick to it.” – Lambgoat

“Not gonna lie…I loved the fuck out of this song (Deserter). Maybe even more than Thrillhouse enjoys sex with barely legal scene girls. Ok… Maybe not THAT much, but it’s still a brilliant song. Not even once did I find myself thinking “I wish they did this” or “why did they do that”, and I’m eagerly awaiting any further submissions these guys want to send our way.” – I Probably Hate Your Band

0 NEWS: Arrival of Autumn Announce Lethbridge, AB Show Date

February 20, 2015
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· Arrival of Autumn

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Montreal, QC – Feb 20, 2015

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EPK | High Res Press Photo | Download Shadows Album Cover

Arrival of Autumn Announce Lethbridge, AB Show Date

Album Stream – Shadows – http://arrivalofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/shadows

Song Stream – Labyrinth – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EVDAn4QXxA

Shaking up the Canadian prairies with their heavy riffs, hooky vocals and speed demon double kicks, Grande Prairie, AB’s ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN announce they will be performing in Lethbridge, AB on March 13th in support of their latest release‘Shadows’, which is now streaming at the following link here.

March 13 – Lethbridge, AB – The Zoo @ The University – All-Age w/Eye Of Horus, Naraka and more tba

Track Listing – Shadows

1. DanmnedNation (3:08)

2. Selfish Sanity (4:25)

3. Labryinth (4:21)

4. Forget Me Now (3:32)

5. Endless Nights (4:19)

6. Like Fire (3:22)

7. The Court Of Owls (4:10)

8. Shadows (5:01)

9. There’s No Angels Here (3:57)

10. Fall In Ashes (4:28)

About:

A band name inspired by Opeth lyric’s (thanks to drummer Ty Fox) and influenced by various genres ranging from melodic death to groove metal to progressive to rock n’ roll, AOA’s catalogue has grown rapidly with two self-releases in 2014. First it was their debut EP ‘Endless Nights’ in March followed by their ten track full length ‘Shadows’ in September.

Touching on personal issues to triumphing demons as a band, ‘Shadows’ with a dash of dark lyrics and tracks such as The Court Of Owls to There’s No Angels Here to the infectious chorus of Like Fire demonstrates AOA are not just evolving, but are a live force raging to be discovered by the masses.

For more info, please visit www.arrivalofautumn.com

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“Shadows” is an album that stands out” – Nataliez World

“If you’re all about Metal, check out Arrival of Autumn. Hailing from Grande Prairie, they have all the double kick pedal you’ll ever need” – Public Records

“Exciting, Bold, catchy as fuck and just plain heavy” – Brutal Reviews

0 Extreme Metal Television – Review – The Body Politic – Egressor

August 27, 2014
by Asher
· Uncategorized

http://www.extrememetal.tv/the-body-politic–egressor.html

0 NEWS: THE BODY POLITIC Perform Vancouver’s RAIN CITY THROWDOWN Presented By Cariboo Brewing Sept 27th; New EP ‘Egressor’ Out Sept. 16th; Performing At Beaver Fest Aug. 29th

August 25, 2014
by Asher
· The Body Politic

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RIYL: Periphery, Bring Me The Horizon, Protest The Hero

BodyPoliticBand.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

YouTube | Last.FM | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

EPK | Press Photo | EP Lyrics – Body Politic – Egressor – 2014 | Download EP Cover

Photo – L-R – Rob Wilkinson – Keyboards – Matt Aasen – Guitar – Sam Britton – Vocals- Dan Montgomery – Guitar – Jesse Janzen – Bass/Vocals – Spencer Bowman – Drums – Photo Credit – Evan Nixon

THE BODY POLITIC Perform Vancouver’s RAIN CITY THROWDOWN Presented By Cariboo Brewing Sept 27th; New EP ‘Egressor’ Out Sept. 16th; Performing At Beaver Fest Aug. 29th

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Nanaimo, BC six-piece powerhouse THE BODY POLITIC are proud to announce they will performing at this year’s third annual Rain City Throwdown in Vancouver, BC presented by Cariboo Brewing on September 27th at the Rickshaw Theatre.

“Rain City Throwdown will definitely be a highlight of our fall touring season. We’ve been friends with the guys in Take The Earth Beneath Us for a couple of years now, and we’re happy to be a part of their hometown comeback show. Quartered is unleashing their EP to local fans that night as well, which we are really looking forward to. Vancouver is one of our homes away from home, so we’re eager to go back and see some friendly faces!” comments drummer Spencer Bowman.

Event Details:

September 27 at 7:30pm

Rickshaw Theatre

254 E. Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1P1

Ticket info/etc

https://www.facebook.com/events/268590389997450/

TAKE THE EARTH BENEATH US
QUARTERED
THE BODY POLITIC

WOLFBORNE

DROP THE HATE

Last week, THE BODY POLITIC released a guitar playthrough video onGunShyAssassin.com for ‘Armature’, the first single off their new EP ‘Egressor’due out on September 16, 2014.

To watch the video please visit, the following link: http://gunshyassassin.com/exclusive/the-body-politic-exclusive-playthrough-video-armature/

Guitarist Matt Aasen comments:

“Dan and I had a blast with this playthrough! I’m so excited to have an opportunity to showcase some of the guitar work from ‘Egressor’. Since we have six members, sometimes it can be hard to focus on the individual parts of our songs – especially when each of us is playing something different! Armature is the best example of the kind of musicianship you should expect from the rest of Egressor.”

In additional news, the band will be performing at this year’s Beaver Fest in Valley View, AB on August 29th alongside Protest The Hero, Silverstein, Comeback Kid and many more. For more info, please visit the following link:http://www.raisedfistproductions.com/event/beaverfest-2014-featuring-protest-hero-silverstein-comeback-kid-gob-mounties-agonist-night-seeker-funk-hunters-delhi-2-dublin-many/

The EP is now available in various pre-order packages on Bandcamp here that includes t-shirts, iphone covers and other apparel.

Lyric Video ‘Armature’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52IHxr7UuEI

Free download of ‘Armature’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-body-politic-armature-free-song-download-exclusive-world-premiere

About:

Taking their name from a Clive Barker short story and shifting gears from jazz (which most of the members studied at Vancouver Island University) to progressive metal, the band combine poly-metric grooves, aggressive screams and soaring vocal melodies to push the boundaries of modern metal music with technically impressive musicianship to follow up their 2011 debut album ‘All Too Human’ (also available for free download at the following link http://thebodypolitic.bandcamp.com/). Their emotionally charged songs incorporate an element of playfulness that has lead THE BODY POLITIC to stand out in a vast metal crowd and to perform opening slots for Tesseract, Protest The Hero and Scale The Summit plus multiple Western Canadian tours with their evolution.

1. Vitam Agere (2:18)

2. Armature (4:12)

3. All Hands (4:53)

4. Swing For The Fences (4:05)

5. Colqhoun (4:13)

6. Irradiate (4:56)

EP Length: 24:39

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.bodypoliticband.com/

http://www.facebook.com/thebodypolitic

http://www.twitter.com/bodypoliticband

http://www.youtube.com/thebodypoliticband

http://instagram.com/thebodypolitic

EP Pre-Order – https://thebodypolitic.bandcamp.com/merch

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-body-politic-egressor-2014/

0 Display of Decay Offer Free Download of ‘Outbreak of Infection’ + Alberta Festival Dates @ Harvesting Hell + Loud As Hell

July 25, 2014
by Asher
· Display of Decay

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. – (Recommended If You Like) = Deicide, Immolation, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Cryptopsy

Displayofdecay.net | Facebook | Twittter | Reverbnation | Youtube

Pre-Order Sales Links: Displayofdecay.bandcamp.com | Big Cartel

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Display of Decay Offer Free Download of ‘Outbreak of Infection’ + Alberta Festival Dates @ Harvesting Hell + Loud As Hell

33 Days Left Until Total ‘Outbreak of Infection’ August 26th

L-R – Tyler Goudreau (Vocals/Bass), Sean Watson (Guitarist, Vocals), Avery Desmarais (Drums)
Photo credit: Dana Zuk

The Edmonton, AB grim and gore trio of Display of Decay are giving everyone a chance to experience a taste of their new EP, ‘Outbreak of Infection’ before its full release on August 26th by offering a FREE download of the title track via their bandcamp here (type in zero for free download). Painting audiences a picture of a much darker and more hostile world than our own, DOD‘s gore-filled lyrics and rhythmic brutal death metal ring true throughout this EP, which even includes a DODtake of KISS’ Black Diamond showcasing their dynamic influences.

Implementing elements of classic death metal while bringing more groove into the equation. DOD has been steadily growing in the Alberta metal scene as the band is scheduled to perform Harvesting Hell in Edmonton, AB on Aug 22 and the infamous Loud As Hell festival in Drumheller, AB on Aug 31.

EP Teaser Video – http://youtu.be/fqkS5Hqvfuo

EP Pre-Order Links:- http://displayofdecay.bandcamp.com/album/outbreak-of-infection | http://displayofdecay.bigcartel.com/product/outbreak-of-infection-ep

Festival dates

Aug 22 – Edmonton, AB – The Pawn Shop – Harvesting Hell w/ The Faceless, Origin, Beyond Creation, Rings of Saturn, King Parrot, Fallujah, Archspire and more: Event link | Website | Tickets

Aug 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest w/ Protest The Hero, Titans Eve, Ninjaspy, Death Toll Rising and more: Event link | Website | Tickets

EP Cover - Display of Decay - Outbreak of Infection

Track Listing: Display of Decay – Outbreak of Infection
1. Born of Rot (3:37)
2. Manchurian Candidate (4:24)
3. Praise The Gore (3:30)
4. Outbreak of Infection (3:50)
5. Black Diamond (KISS cover) (3:13)

EP Length: 18:37

For more info, please visit these links:

http://www.displayofdecay.net/

http://www.facebook.com/displayofdecayofficial

http://twitter.com/displayofdecay

http://www.youtube.com/displayofdecay

http://displayofdecay.bandcamp.com/

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-display-of-decay-outbreak-of-infection/

About:

In 2007, Edmonton, AB underwent one of the most notable natural disasters in history. An earthquake split the city in two, and chaos ran amok through the streets.

Alas…such things are bound to happen when DISPLAY OF DECAY takes the stage. Handcrafted by Hell’s most elite demons, DISPLAY OF DECAY is noted for bringing a unique blend of old school death metal, blended with tinges of thrash and doom metal. The band has spread their infection across Western Canada over the years, sharing the stage alongside other local elite acts such as, Disciples of Power and Into Eternity.

After unleashing three well received indie releases, DISPLAY OF DECAY is currently gearing up for their next follow up “Outbreak of Infection”, an EP featuring five brutal tracks that includes an annihilating rendition of KISS’ ‘Black Diamond’. Set to riot mosh pits officially August 26, 2014, DISPLAY OF DECAY is eagerly preparing to tour Western Canada in 2014 to promote their best work to date.

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