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0 NEWS: Thrash Legends EXCITER Comment On Original Line Up Performing For First Time Since 1985 at Calgary Metalfest; 2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice, Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!; Tickets & VIP Passes On Sale

  • August 25, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · calgary metalfest · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Aug 25, 2016

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Thrash Legends EXCITER Comment On Original Line Up Performing For First Time Since 1985 at Calgary Metalfest

2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice,
Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!

Tickets & VIP Passes On Sale here

Download Calgary MetalFest Posters here

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Canadian thrash legends EXCITER will be taking the stage at this year’s Calgary Metalfest on September 17th at Flames Central presented by Big Nate Productions. Their performance is one for the history books as they will be reuniting their original line up for the first time since 1985 plus sharing the stage with fellow Canadian thrash pioneers ANNIHILATOR, RAZOR and SACRIFICE. All have never before performed on the same stage together, making the concert a historic moment in metal.

 EXCITER guitarist John Ricci comments:

“We are really stoked to participate at the fest with such great bands that came out of Canada and went on to establish themselves as serious contenders in the metal market around the globe. The last time the original line-up played together was the summer of 1985, our last tour together across the USA. When we got back together in 2014, it was like we never broke up, it was like instant musical chemistry!”

Tickets and VIP Passes on sale through https://calgarymetalfest.com and at Sloth Records in Calgary.

New this year, VIP packages will be offered and include sound check viewings, band meet and greets, and autograph sessions. Check out http://calgarymetalfest.com and http://bignateproductions.com for more info!

Friday, September 16th at Dickens Pub, Portland-based TOXIC HOLOCAUST will headline their first Calgary appearance since 2011. Support by DISCIPLES OF POWER, THE ORDER OF CHAOS, FORNICATION, BLACK PESTILENCE and CONCRETE FUNERAL. Info here.

Thursday, September 15th at Distortion sees THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER in their first ever Western Canadian performance with support from CRYSTAL MESS, SAVAGE STREETS, PROFITS OF CRIME and ACCOSTAL. Info here.

Wednesday, September 14th Kick-off Party at The Ship and Anchor, FREE SHOW with THE CADAVOR DOG, W.M.D., IN/VERTIGO, BLACKBIRD ELECTRIC, OUTLETS BAND. Info here.

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.

Through its live charity auction, Calgary Metalfest has raised a total of $4000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta and is shooting to sponsor an entire $10,000 Wish this year! Auction items will include autographed posters, guitars, art, festival tickets, and more.

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0 NEWS: WITHOUT MERCY Update Canadian Tour Dates (AB/MB/SK/ON/QC); New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out Now!

  • June 9, 2016
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  • · Music News · Without Mercy

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Montreal, QC – June 9, 2016

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WITHOUT MERCY Update Canadian Tour Dates (AB/MB/SK/ON/QC)

New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out Now!

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      Currently on tour in support of their new EP ‘Mouichido’, Vancouver, BC’s WITHOUT MERCY  have updated their Canadian dates, which includes a support slot with Threat Signal in Guelph, ON on June 23rd (full details below).

In additional news, last week WITHOUT MERCY teamed up with GearGods.net for the premiere of their guitar playthrough by DJ Temple for their track ‘Burn’, which can be viewed at the following link: http://geargods.net/playthrough/without-mercy-burn-on-this-savage-guitar-playthrough/

The band’s new EP ‘Mouichido’ is a rebirth for the band as it’s a re-release of re-recorded material from their 2014 EP ‘Reborn’. ‘Mouichido’ is the Japanese word for “Repeat” or “to do one more time” and is perfectly titled for the EP to signify its re-release of previously recorded versions that now feature new vocalist Alex Friis and bass tracks recorded by Tristan Martin plus live performance being done by Ryan Loewen along with a guest appearance by vocalist Mark Hunter of Chimaira on track ‘In Waves’.

A full stream of ‘Mouichido’ can be heard at the following links below along with Canadian tour dates:
Bandcamp
Decibel Magazine

Music Video – Burn – NCS | Youtube

Video – Worthless – Youtube

1. Worthless (3:48)
2. In Waves (Ft. Mark Hunter of Chimaira) (4:06)
3. Burn (4:27)
4. Morphine (5:56)
EP Length: 18:19

Tour Dates:

June 10 – Winnipeg, MB – The Windsor – info
June 11 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn – info
June 16 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirate’s Pub
June 17 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum – info
June 18 – Oshawa, ON – The Diezel Room – info
June 19 – Woodstock, ON – Illusions Night Club – info
June 20 – Toronto, ON – Coalition T.O.
June 21 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
June 22 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch – info
*June 23 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct – info
* June 24 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Defcuf – info
June 25 – Timmins, ON – TBA
June 28 – Portage la Prairie, MB – Masonic Hall
June 29 – Regina, SK – TBA
June 30 – Medicine Hat, AB – TBA
July 1 – Prince George, BC – The Art Place
July 2 – Burns Lake, BC – The Dungeon
Jul 23 – SBC Restaurant – Vancouver, BC
*New date

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

About:

Tenacity, work ethic and originality. There’s no excuses anymore.

Vancouver-based Without Mercy certainly stays true to its name. Ruthless and menacing, these Canadian metal titans have cultivated and redefined the phrase, “Fuck Pussy Metal”.

Founded in 2004, Without Mercy has gone from strength to strength over the years. They released their first EP “All Else Fails” in 2007 completely independently and used its humble beginnings to start the catapulting of performances, internet presence and radio play. In 2009, Without Mercy went on to record their self-titled full length album using the same team that worked on records by Devin Townsend, Mudvayne, and Marilyn Manson.  Without Mercy rode the attention wave of their self-titled debut, using the escalation to begin a relentless performance schedule that would lead them far from their hometown and include over 200 live performances.  No stranger to tenacity, in only a few short years Without Mercy have achieved; being the only indie metal band in Western Canada to have two tracks available on Rock Band 3, being featured in Tattoo Savage Magazine, and pioneering the phrases, ‘You Smell Like A Bitch’ and ‘Fuck Pussy Metal’ – which have now become synonymous with the band.

In 2014, Without Mercy unleashed third studio release, “Reborn”.  Another massive evolution for the band, Without Mercy sought to bring back the organic metal sound and combine it with a high production standard.  Fast forward to 2016, some line up changes with a new vocalist and bassist, the band is ready to share with fans re-recorded material from ‘Reborn’ on their new EP ‘Mouichido’ that even features Chimaira vocalist Mark Hunter on their track ‘In Waves’. The EP is set to be unleashed on May 27th, 2016 and will be supported with a steady rotation of touring and appearances across Canada and the USA. All of course, independently.

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0 NEWS: HOPELESS YOUTH On Cross Canada Tour Now! Streaming New EP ‘Devil, Walk With Me’ (Rainville Records)

  • May 2, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Hopeless Youth · Music News

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HOPELESS YOUTH On Cross Canada Tour Now! Streaming New EP ‘Devil, Walk With Me’ (Rainville Records)

     Montreal, QC’s chaotic hardcore force HOPELESS YOUTH are hitting the road across Canada in support of their latest EP ‘Devil, Walk With Me’ released on April 15th via their indie label Rainville Records for physical CD plus digitally via Pluto Records to follow their 2014 debut album ‘Disgust’ released on Candlelight Records.

“We’re stoked to be hitting the road across Canada, in support of the new EP. Excited to see familiar faces and hopefully new ones. We’ll have a silk screen version of the record, available on this tour only, limited to 5 copies per show. ” comments the band.

To hear the full stream of ‘Devil, Walk With Me’, please visit the following link: http://rainvillerecords.bandcamp.com/album/devil-walk-with-me

The band will be performing the following cities:

May 2 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Handsome Daughter
May 3 – Regina, Saskatchewan – The Club
May 4 – Calgary, Alberta – Trvp House
May 6 – Vancouver, British Columbia – The Matador
May 8 – Edmonton, Alberta – Local Omnivore


1 – The Garden (3:31)
2 – Devil, Walk With Me (2:41)
3 – Moon Child (4:34)
4 – Light Bearer (1:51)
5 – The Price To Pay (4:46)

EP Length: 17:15

 

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

About:
What started in the summer of 2012 has managed to grow into a blend of chaotic and dissonant hardcore. Hopeless Youth takes influence of everything from thrash metal, crust punk to even black metal and doom. They manage to keep it rough and in your face, while having you sing along at the same time. The four piece from Montreal, QC manages to make every show as loud, unpredictable, and entertaining as a train wreck. Not to say they fall apart on stage, but rather put themselves in a position to achieve a certain catharsis through violently pouring themselves into every performance. After releasing their debut record ‘Disgust’ in 2014 on Candlelight Records, they’ve returned in 2016 with a new E.P.  ‘Devil, Walk With Me’, which has been released on their own label Rainville Records, as well as digitally via Pluto Records. This new set of songs is sure to turn heads and blow speakers. Enjoy it at your own risk.

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0 NEWS: VESPERIA Sign w/ Fatal Illness Management + Cross Canada Tour (April 4-24) w/ KALMAH

  • March 23, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vesperia

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VESPERIA Sign w/ Fatal Illness ManagementCross Canada Tour (April 4-24) w/ Finnish Masters KALMAH


L-R – Casey Elliott (Guitar), Morgan Rider (Vocals, Bass), Frankie Caracci (Guitar), Dylan Gowan (Drums)
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EP Stream – The Iron Tempests – Listen here.
Music Video – The Western Tempests – Watch here.

 

       After a hectic 2015, which included 3 tours, a new EP, a music video, an appearance at Wacken Open Air and being crowned the International Wacken Champions, Canada’s VESPERIA have rung in 2016 by signing a management agreement with California-based Fatal Illness Management.

Manager Eric Dow comments: “Fatal Illness Management is proud to add VESPERIA to our roster. Everyone involved in this partnership has great passion for this genre of music and we are very confident of the success we will have together. We have big plans in the works so be on the lookout for this epic onslaught.”

For more info on Fatal Illness Management, please visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement

In additional news, VESPERIA will be supporting Finnish metal mastersKALMAH‘s 2016 cross Canada tour from April 4th – 24th (dates listed below) plus finishing up their recording of their new album to follow up to 2015’s ‘The Iron Tempests’ EP. The album is being recorded at Blue Sound & Music Studios in Toronto, Canada with engineer/ producer Russ Mackay (Mastodon, Iron Maiden, Styx) and will feature an array of famous Canadian guest musicians with the art created by Juno award-winning artist Hugh Syme (Rush, Nevermore, Dream Theater).

VESPERIA launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise over $5,000 to record the new album giving fans many special and unique perks for their contributions, including mead made by the band’s front man Morgan Rider, drinking horns, album pre-releases, the bands stage banners and much more! For all details on contributions, please visit the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/at/new-vesperia-album 

Canadian Tourture 2016 Kalmah & Vesperia 
April 4 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar – Event Info
April 5 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – Event info
April 6 – Jonquiere, QC – Les Productions 4 Barils – Event info
April 7 – Rimouski, QC – Salle Desjardins-Telus – Event info
April 8 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub & Grill – Event info
April 9 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern – Event info
April 10 – Quebec, QC – Salle Multi de Méduse – Event info
April 11 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques – Event info
April 12 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch – Event info
April 13 – Drummondville, QC – Salle Gaston-Mandeville – Event info
April 14 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum – Event info
April 16 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre (Manitoba Metal Fest) – Event info
April 17 – Regina, SK – The Exchange – Event info
April 18 – Lethbridge, AB – Moose Hall – Event info
April 19 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room – Event info
April 20 – Prince George, BC – Generator Cabaret – Event info
April 21 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room – Event info
April 22 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub – Event info
April 23 – Kelowna, BC – Flashback’s – Event info
April 24 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – Event info
April 26 – Brandon, MB @ North Hill Inn **No Kalmah
April 29 – Timmins, ON @ The Working Class **No Kalmah – Event info

 

About:
The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now four-member band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are bound to encounter in their tenures.
Established in 2012 by vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider, the sound, direction and theme of the music quickly and naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known and praised for.
Shortly after releasing their first full-length album Voyage from Vinland, VESPERIA redefined themselves and further focused their direction with the 2012 demo, The Swordsman. In 2013, the band independently funded and released their 2nd full-length album An Olden Tale, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft. During that same year, the band also independently funded and completed several Canadian tours to support the album.
Early 2015 saw the band enter the studio once again to record some demo material, which would become The Iron Tempests EP. During this time, the band toured Canada from coast to coast and also made an appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany, where they won the title of 2015 International Wacken Battle Champions, a second time win for the band’s frontman, Morgan.
With their most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA continue to hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.vesperiametal.com
http://facebook.com/vesperiametal
http://twitter.com/vesperiametal
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0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce Inaugural Year + Submissions For Artist Categories

  • March 2, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2016

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce Inaugural Year + Submissions For Artist Categories

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YYC Music Awards – September 25, 2016
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     Recognizing the achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC Music Awards is proud to announce their inaugural year in supporting and celebrating the wide range of musical talent based in the city. Honouring artists in 19 categories (list below), the YYC Music Awards is taking submissions until April 16th for this year’s first annual gala being held on September 25th at a venue later to be announced.

 

The YYC Music Awards are founded by music industry veterans Darren Gilbert (producer, Off The T-Can Studio), Shannon Ambrose (The Portal Magazine), Larry Mayell (artist manager) & Leanne Harrison (SIN Agency) to celebrate the artists that embrace Calgary at home, entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.

 

“With 2016 proclaimed as Calgary’s Year of Music, we felt it perfect timing to announce the YYC MUSIC AWARDS to take place this September. We think it’s deserving to shine the spotlight on Canada’s third largest city and its vibrant music scene.” comments Shannon Ambrose.

 

Submissions can be made at the following link until April 16th: http://yycmusicawards.com/submissions/

 

The YYC Music Awards categories.

 

  • Single of the Year
  • Group of the Year
  • Female Artist of the Year
  • Male Artist of the Year
  • Pop Recording of the Year
  • Rap/ Hip-Hop Recording of the Year
  • Country Recording of the Year
  • Roots/ Folk Recording of the Year
  • Rock Recording of the Year
  • Metal Recording of the Year
  • Blues Recording of the Year
  • Jazz Recording of the Year
  • R&B/ Soul Recording of the Year
  • DJ/ Electronic Recording of the Year
  • Alternative Recording of the Year
  • Singer/ Songwriter of the Year
  • Music Video of the Year
  • Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
  • People’s Choice Award

 

In addition, the YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CARS (Calgary Association For Recording Selection) Committee, who are our voting members.

 

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteers/ 
Join CARS: http://yycmusicawards.com/cars-committee/
Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship-kit/ 

 

About:
The YYC Music Awards purpose is to celebrate the wide range of musical talent in the city of Calgary.

 

 

For more info:  YYCMusicAwards.com
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0 NEWS: DIVINITY Premiere ‘Manhunt’ Video via Metal Nation Radio; New EP ‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ Out Feb 5th

  • January 21, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Divinity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Jan 21, 2016

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DIVINITY Premiere ‘Manhunt’ Video via Metal Nation Radio

New EP ‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ Out Feb 5th

     Taking flashlights and a simple HD cam, Calgary, AB progressive death metal band DIVINITY have created one of the cheapest but very much fulfilling music videos of their career. Teaming up with Metal Nation Radio, the band is premiering their video ‘Manhunt’ in support of their upcoming EP ‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’set to be unleashed on February 5th  to follow 2013’s ‘The Immortalist – Part 1 – Awestruck’.

Vocalist Sean Jenkins comments on the video:

“We’re very excited to release a new music video for our upcoming EP release! This video is raw, in your face, and will leave no doubt in your mind that we are back, stronger than ever. We’re also very proud of the fact that we self produced and directed this video all in our band room using flashlights and an HD Cam. Who says you need a 10K budget to make a music video? We surely don’t think so. Crank this new video up and rock on!”

To watch ‘Manhunt’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/exclusive-divinity-premiere-manhunt-video/#more-19705 

divinity - manhunt (music video)

‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ was produced by DIVINITY and mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) at The Grid studio in Montreal along with artwork created by Justin Totemical. The EP is also part of DIVINITY‘s EP trilogy series that will lead up to a full length release later in 2016.

Track listing and EP artwork revealed below.

  1. Manhunt (4:24)
  2. PsyWar (6:34)
  3. DMT (7:33)
  4. Momentum (5:26)

EP Length: 24:00

The Immortalist – Trilogy Overview

DIVINITY have decided to release a full-length album in a different way. They are going to create a 3 part series of 4-song EPs that will develop a full length concept album they are calling ‘The Immortalist’. Doing an Indiegogo campaign in 2012, the band was able to gather enough support to get the production rolling. In April 2013, the band released the first of three EPs entitled, ‘The Immortalist, Part 1 – Awestruck’, which put the trilogy EP idea into motion. With ‘The Immortalist, Part 2 –Momentum’ being released in early February 2016, this leaves Part 3 left to complete and the band is already on top of the writing/recording process for the final 4 songs. Once all 3 EPs are complete, DIVINITY will release an LP version as a 12 song full-length album which is slated to be released later this year.

About:

DIVINITY is made up of 5 musicians with 4 of them being original members of nearly 20 years of playing together. They’ve been described as Progressive Death Metal and compared to bands such as Soilwork, Strapping Young Lad, Death, and Fear Factory.

Current Line-up:

Sean Jenkins – Vocals

Jeff Waite – Vocals

James Duncan – Guitars

Brett Duncan – Drums

Keith Branston – Bass

DIVINITY, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, started in 1997 and began playing live shows in 1999. In 2001, the band released its first EP album called “Intensify”, which received a lot of local (Canadian) praise. A music video was released for the song “World of Pain” in 2003.

Fast forward to 2007, DIVINITY independently releases their first full-length album called “Allegory” and is picked up by Nuclear Blast Records just 3 months after the independent release. Obviously, this was a major turning point for the band!

In 2008, DIVINITY took on it’s first major tour by joining the Summer Slaughter Canada tour. This gave them the opportunity to connect to high-caliber booking agents and other acts such as Dying Fetus, Whitechapel, and Necrophagist.

Then in 2010, DIVINITY spent its time creating their 2nd full-length album called “The Singularity”,which was released under Candlelight Records with a very positive response from numerous reviewers and listeners. Since the release of The Singularity, DIVINITY has toured Canada numerous times over and has received countless support and praise from around the world.

Currently, The band looks forward to finishing the release of The Immortalist Trilogy and doing follow up touring to support it later this year!

For more info, please visit www.Divinity.ca.

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0 DRI HIEV featured on Iamtheleastmachiavellian

  • October 23, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · DRI HIEV

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0 EPK – DRI HIEV – CONTRAVIRTUAL + Tour (2015)

  • August 25, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · DRI HIEV

DRI HIEV – CONTRAVIRTUAL (2015)

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
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Management: Igor Gvozdenovic – igor.gvoz[@]gmail.com

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = White Lung, Metz, Sonic Youth, Nine Inch Nails, My Bloody Valentine

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Sales links: Shake! Records | Bunghole Records

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“ They played short, wild bursts of noise punctuated by frontman Carter Crough, dressed in white overalls and a gold lamée mask,  weaving, bobbing and rolling around on the stage while howling like the tormented ghost of a tortured serial killer.” – Richard Amery, L.a. Beat

Gritty noise punk with a catchy backbeat. Highly aggressive, highly distorted, very good. – Dave host of Contramandatumon CJSW 90.9 FM

#6 Year end list – Sonikraf

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Release Date: Sept 25, 2015
Label: Shake! Records and Bunghole Records

Distribution: Shake!Records,Bunghole Records, Split Records
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

Sales links: Shake! Records | Bunghole Records

Track Listing

  1. Good Shirt (3:19)
  2. Felix Down (2:48)
  3. OHMz (3:19)
  4. Amberman (2:31)
  5. ContraVirtual (3:34)

Album Length: 14:51 min

Album Credits All songs except track 4 written and performed by DRI HIEV

Track 4 was written and performed by BOOSH! and DRI HIEV

Recorded, Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Daniel Auger at the Cosmic Mansion in Calgary, AB April 2015

Additional recording and production on track 4 by Brett Klein (aka BOOSH!)

Album Line Up:

Kyle Crough (Bassist), Igor Gvozdenovic (Synth and Samples), Carter Crough (Vocals), and Dan Auger (Guitar)

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Top (left to right): Kyle Crough (Bass), Igor Gvozdenovic (Synth and Samples), Carter Crough (Vocals), and Daniel Auger (Guitar and Drum Machine)

Photo credit: Heather Ross

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DRI HIEV is a Calgary noise quartet specializing in creating disorienting music with one foot in modern electronic music and the other in aggressive punk rock.

Three out of four members (Dan Auger, Carter Crough, and Kyle Crough) originally played in Bloody Circuits from Grande Prairie, Alberta, but upon relocating to Calgary they recruited Igor Gvozdenovic and became DRI HIEV. Their live show demands your attention with all members creating a wall of noise while maintaining a steady driving electronic sample to get people moving.

They are going to be touring across Canada with fellow noise enthusiasts Feverfew. DRI HIEV are also releasing their EP CONTRAVIRTUAL on cassette through Shake! Records and Bunghole Records on September 23, 2015.

Tour Dates

Sept 23 Calgary, Alberta – Bamboo

Sept 24 Lethbridge, Alberta – Electric Manor

Sept 25 Regina, Saskatchewan- The German Club

Sept 26 Winnipeg, Manitoba- UMFM

Sept 29 Sudbury, Ontario- TBA

October 7 Winnipeg, Manitoba – Big Fun HQ

October 8 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Horse Club

October 9 Calgary, Alberta – Tubby Dog

October 10 Edmonton, Alberta – Acid Church

0 Train Bigger Monkeys – EPK – Human Testing Tour 2015

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Train Bigger Monkeys

Train Bigger Monkeys –  Canadian Tour 2015

For fans of Arch Enemy, Death, Enslaved, Exodus, and Mastodon

www.TrainBiggerMonkeys.com | Facebook |Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud |Youtube | Bandcamp

Sales links: Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play

Tour Dates: August 6-22, 2015 (Canada)

TOUR SPONSOR: Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

Contact: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey@gmail.com

Radio Tracking:  – radiotrackingashermedia(@)gmail.com

“TBM is an excellent band. This band is exciting to watch and have alot of energy behind them. It’s almost like these guys were meant to play together because they all mesh so well and are a very tight band.” – Maggie ‘Metal Maiden’ Bolcsfoldy (Crown of Viserys)

“TBM challenge the listener to engage their brains…a band that is ready to take the Calgary (and Canadian) metal scene by storm.” – Matt Beauchamp (National Music Centre)

“Train Bigger Monkeys writes dynamic, melodic, thrashy riffs. The songs are complex… varied, melodic, death like offerings will keep any fan of melodic dead or thrash entertained… carefully crafted and original.” – Ryan Primrose (Absolute Underground)

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Promotional Video For Tour

Human Testing Tour - 2015 - TBM web

Tour Dates

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Riffs That Kill and sponsored by Hazzardous Material

Thursday, August 6, 2015 – Calgary, AB –  Dickens Pub
Saturday, August 8, 2015 – Winnipeg, MB –  Ozzy’s
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 – Sudbury, ONT – The Little Montreal
Friday, August 14, 2015- Guelph, ONT – Dstrct
Saturday, August 15, 2015 – Montreal, QC – Grind Festival
Sunday, August 16, 2015 – Cambridge, ONT – TBA
Friday, August 21, 2015 – Portage La Prairie, MB – House Show
Saturday, August 22, 2015 – Brandon, MB – The North Hill Inn

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Live At Dicken’s Calgary, AB

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Divergence – Train Bigger Monkeys

Release Date: July 1, 2014

LABEL: None

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

CATOLOG #  766954778 (IPI #)

UPC CODE #  061297421503

ISRC Codes: CAL9T1400001-00012

  1. Traversing the Storm
  2. Monster
  3. Hypocritic Oath
  4. Terry the Pigeon-Eating Vagrant
  5. Altered States
  6. Dissident Cogs
  7. Glass Case of Emotion
  8. Science Friction
  9. Lack of Morality
  10. Interlude (A Day in the Studio) [Secret Track]
  11. Toe the Line [Bonus Track]
  12. The Art of Desperation [Bonus Track]

Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Train Bigger Monkeys

All songs written by: Train Bigger Monkeys

Produced by: Jess Charlton and Jason Carter

Mixed by: Jess Charlton

Mastered by: Jess Charlton

Album Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Bryce Gorman (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Kevin Watson (Bass)

Band Photo (no logo)

Band Photo (no logo) – From L-R: Jason Carter (Guitar) | Kevin Donovan (Drums) | Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals) | Alex Dobbins (Guitar) | Kevin Watson (Bass)

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Biography

Train Bigger Monkeys is an expression of society force fed life-long corruption. Metal has a way of taking control, and TBM revels in the direction it takes them.

Formed in the winter of 2007, Train Bigger Monkeys have set out to destroy. With a sound that is both melodic and punishing, TBM has succeeded in creating music that melts faces and blasts minds. With a wide array of influences across numerous metal genres you get a taste of death, thrash, progressive, hardcore and straight up metal all rolled into one. Train Bigger Monkeys always bring an energy, technicality and a true passion to the stage that will challenge anyone not to get involved.

They have had the honour to share the stage with metal legends such as Massacre, Archspire, Incantation, and Benighted, and have performed at multiple Death/Chuck Shuldiner tribute shows as well as Vernstock, Farmageddon Open Air, and Calgary Metal Fest.

With 2 full length albums under their belts (The Human Disgrace – 2012 & Divergence – 2014), and a line up that makes it look easy, the band is undoubtedly on their way to success with a sound that is constantly evolving and refining into something truly unique that can only be Train Bigger Monkeys.
Discography: 

2014 – Divergence – Full-length

2012 – The Human Disgrace – Full-length

Shared Stage w/:
Archspire, Benighted, Incantation, Massacre, Chuck Shuldiner/DTA tribute shows

List of Tours and Festivals:
Current Canadian Tour – August 2015

Farmageddon Open Air 2015

Vernstock 2014

Calgary Metal Fest 2012

Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
Raven Picks – Adrián Urías (Guitarist)

Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

0 NEWS: Idobi Radio Exclusive Track Premiere: ‘Love And Art’ By Calgary Hardcore Noisemakers FALL CITY FALL

  • July 20, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fall City Fall · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 20, 2015

PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[@]gmail.com

For Fans of Dillinger Escape Plan, La Dispute, Stray From The Path, The Chariot, Every Time I Die, Counterparts, Defeater

Facebook | Twitter @FallCityFall | Soundcloud |Youtube

Last.FM | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram | Tumblr | Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | Download High Res Press Photo | Download Album Cover

Idobi Radio Exclusive Track Premiere: ‘Love And Art’ By Calgary Hardcore Noisemakers FALL CITY FALL

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

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

     Coming off their cross Canada ‘No Parents, No Rules’ tour this past June and July with Edmonton’s Slumlord, Calgary hardcore noisemakers FALL CITY FALL has teamed with Idobi Radio for the exclusive online premiere of their latest track ‘Love And Art’, which will be one of many set to be released on their follow up to 2013’s ‘Victus’.

Listen to ‘Love And Art’ at the following link: http://idobi.com/idobiradio/rock-the-walls/2015/07/exclusive-fall-city-fall-song-premiere-love-and-art/ 

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

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