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0 NEWS: THRONE OF VENGEANCE Announce Alberta Dates w/ Castle + Halloween Madness In Vancouver

  • October 15, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Throne of Vengeance

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

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 15, 2014

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

R.I.Y.L. – Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Dio, Black Label Society, Pantera

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Buy Links: iTunes | TOV Online Store

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THRONE OF VENGEANCE Announce Alberta Dates w/ Castle + Halloween Madness In Vancouver

       Throne of Vengeance, Calgary’s favourite sons of rocking metal are proud to announce Alberta dates supporting San Francisco heavy metal cultists CASTLE in Red Deer on October 28th and in Calgary on October 29th plus performing at Halloween Madness October 31st in Vancouver, BC with Powerclown, Unleash The Archer and 88 Mile Trip.

“We’re stoked to announce part 2 of our western Canadian tour dates. Hailing from San Francisco, the almighty CASTLE are coming to our neck of the woods to show us how they throw down! First we hit Red Deer with them on Tuesday Oct 28th w/ Kyoktys, Wives Tail, and This Monster Won’t Die. After that we come back to our home town for the second Castle show at The Palomino on Wednesday Oct 29. We will then part ways and head out to Vancouver for HELLoween to rock out with our brothers (n’ sister) from Unleash the Archers, 88 Mile Trip and Power Clown for a night of carnage at SBC restaurant!” comments Tommy Holt (Guitar/Vocals).

Oct 28 – Red Deer, AB @ The Vat w/ Castle, Kyoktys, Wives Tale, and This Monster Won’t Die – Tickets and Show Details here.
Oct 29 – Calgary, AB @ The Palomino w/ Castle – Tickets and Show Details here.
October 31 – Vancouver, BC @ SBC Restaurant – Halloween Madness w/ Powerclown, Unleash The Archers and 88 Mile Trip. Tickets and Show Details here.

‘Hands Tied’ (Live Video Calgary Metal Fest) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9lNCJj0psU.

Music video ‘Live Evil’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AwVS0ghz5A

Soundcloud – Live Evil – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/live-evil

Soundcloud – Black Eye – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/black-eye?in=throne-of-vengeance/sets/live-evil 

Video – Black Eye – http://youtu.be/WBgWhKY0XQg

In additional news, Throne of Vengeance won the Best Overall Band category at this year’s 8th annual Calgary Beer Core Awards. The Calgary Beer Core Awards were hosted at Dicken’s (1000-9th Avenue) on September 27th. For more info on categories and winners , please visit the following link: http://www.calgarybeercore.com/

About TOV: Bridging the gap between metal and rock with help from dual guitar harmonies, pounding drum lines and wide-ranging vocal harmonies, Calgary’sThrone of Vengeance released their EP ‘Live Evil’ on October 19, 2013 that echoes the band’s signature thrash-tinged rock.

“‘Live Evil’ is “a collection of songs based on our experiences in the last two years, covering everything from a close friend’s imprisonment for a victim-less crime to the realization of humanity’s demise to the contrast between good and evil and life and death,” says drummer Trevor Cobb.

“If there’s anything we would like people to take away from the record, it’s that you should be your own person, do what makes you happy, be aware of your world and be real. We have the power to control our own destiny. Together, we are more powerful than any world leader.”

Having shared the stage with numerous legends over the years, including Kill Devil Hill, 3 Inches Of Blood and Steven Pearcy of RATT, Throne of Vengeance is ready to take things to a whole new level with Live Evil. Are you ready for a major ‘bangover’?

Throne Of Vengeance - Live Evil - Digital Artwork

Track Listing: Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil
1.    Black Eye (4:10)
2.    All In The Way (4:22)
3.    Hands Tied (3:32)
4.    Live Evil (4:58)
5.    Terminal Velocity (4:26)
6.    Impact (From The Top Of The World) (5:55)
7.    Congregate (As One) (4:10)
Total Time: 31:33

For more info, please visit www.ThroneofVengeance.com

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What the press is saying:

Highlight: #6 on Top 10 – June 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #11 on May 2014 – Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #11 on April 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #12 on March 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #5 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #6 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #9 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

“Calgary metal band Throne of Vengeance rule the local rock scene with heart and soul…Recorded with Emmy-winning producer Paul Sabu, who recorded the band’s 2011 debut Flesh Engine and has worked with such names as David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Shania Twain and Prince, it captures Throne of Vengeance’s sound in a huge, warm and oh-so slick way. It’s all pro from the get-go.” – Calgary Herald

“the record follows their 2009 EP Toxic Black Cloud and 2011’s Flesh Engine and delivers the thrash-tinged classic metal for which the quartet is renowned.”  – Beatroute

“One of the keys to Throne Of Vengeance’s energy and drive lies in their passion…masters of their own domain…Their work is solid and I recommend you check them out” – Beatroute Magazine

“Calgary has an amazing music scene, and in my opinion, if you want to listen to great metal music in this city, this is the band that you need to see.” – X92.9 FM

“The band have hit the sweet spot of heaviness and melody that is hard to find. They have had a considerable amount of local success and LIVE EVIL will help them continue to build on that…this piece is rock solid release with excellent production and a good mix and balance of the instruments. The band tapped Paul Sabu (Only Child, ex-Malice) and countless production credits of big name artists like Alice Cooper. The songs range from mid-tempo to quite a bit faster, songs like ‘Hands Tied’ almost creeping almost in that power metal speed zone. The quartet use some gang-vocals a bit to back up vocalist Tommy. The band also will throw in a hint of acoustic guitar once in a while as well adding to the rock end of the spectrum.” – Metal-Rules

“…they joyously pay homage to their influences while creating their own distinctive sound…there are no lowlights and no filler tracks – each song is a mighty entity unto itself and worthy of your ears.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Whether you are a die-hard metal fan, or prefer rock n’ roll, Throne of Vengeance is the perfect blend of both… a great album to put on if you’re going to get together with friends, have a barbecue and drink beer. It feels like a summer album, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in feel-good thrash rock.” – Vancouver Metal

“The band is perfect for fans of classic metal such as Dio, Iron Maiden and Megadeth.” – Canadian Music News

““Live Evil” features seven hard rock songs including my two favourites, “Live Evil” and “Terminal Velocity”. One thing that I really enjoy about this album is that guitar reminds me of classic metal. You can feel the passion and drive in the songs.” – Canadian Beats

“Their shows are energetic, well-attended and the crowd absolutely loves them…I’ll babysit those maniacs anytime!..One of the few metal bands out there who are 100% convincing in that they genuinely LOVE what they do, and it shows.” – Philly Roach, Owner/Operator – The Distillery Rock & Roll Ballroom, Calgary

0 DUNGEONWORKS:SHOW LISTINGS: Oct. 17 King Diamond After Party|Oct. 18 Thrash Inferno 2|Oct.19 DORO

  • October 9, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Dungeon Works Productions

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DUNGEONWORKS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

KING DIAMOND after-party aux Katacombes!

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Le King est en ville! Venez faire le party après le show aux Katacombes, avec DJ Satannick qui fera jouer plein de classiques old-school des années ’70, ’80 et ’90.

Au menu, des tonnes de Mercyful Fate et de King Diamond, ainsi que du Scorpions, Rainbow, Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Angel Witch, Witchfinder General, Grim Reaper, Diamond Head, Satan, Holocaust, Motörhead, Cirith Ungol, Metalucifer, Evil, Budgie, Witchcross, Sortilège, Heavy Load, Acid, Piledriver, Exciter, Iron Angel, Running WIld, Venom, Razor, Voïvod, Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Destruction, Kreator, Whiplash, Sabbat, Danzig, Black Sabbath, Accept, Omen, Ozzy, Kiss, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Bulldozer, Tormentor et plus encore!!!!!!

Le party commence à 11PM et fini à 3AM.
C’est gratuit, la bière coûte pas cher, et c’est vendredi. Alors, venez en grand nombre!!!!

KING DIAMOND AFTER-PARTY
17 octobre 11PM
Coop Katacombes
1635 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montréal, QC
GRATUIT

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The King is in town! Come and join the after-party at the Katacombes, with DJ Satannick who will be spinning tons of old-school metal classics from the 70’s to the 90’s.

On the menu; tons of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond, as well as Scorpions, Rainbow, Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Angel Witch, Witchfinder General, Grim Reaper, Diamond Head, Satan, Holocaust, Motörhead, Cirith Ungol, Metalucifer, Evil, Budgie, Witchcross, Sortilège, Heavy Load, Acid, Piledriver, Exciter, Iron Angel, Running WIld, Venom, Razor, Voïvod, Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Destruction, Kreator, Whiplash, Sabbat, Danzig, Black Sabbath, Accept, Omen, Ozzy, Kiss, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Bulldozer, Tormentor and more!!!

The party starts at 11PM et finishes at 3AM.
It’s free, the beer is cheap and it’s Friday night! So come and bring all your friends!!!

KING DIAMOND AFTER-PARTY
October 17th – 11PM
1635 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montréal, QC
FREE!!!

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THRASH INFERNO FEST 2: ENTROPY, MUTANK, SACCAGE, BLACK ABSINTHE,

CANCERIC, JOE THRASHER, CHEMICAL WAY, POWERED BY DEATH

https://www.facebook.com/events/1542650549300556/

Ibanez, Dungeon Works, et Merciless présentent:

THRASH INFERNO FEST 2

ENTROPY (Toronto/Montreal)
www.entropymetal.com
www.facebook.com/groups/84004774653/

MUTANK
www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

SACCAGE (Québec)
www.facebook.com/saccage

BLACK ABSINTHE (Toronto)
www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband

CANCERIC
www.facebook.com/pages/CANCERIC/1414959565395805

JOE THRASHER (Ottawa)
www.joethrasher.com
www.facebook.com/joethrasher

CHEMICAL WAY
www.facebook.com/ChemicalWayThrash

POWERED BY DEATH
www.facebook.com/poweredbydeathqc

le samedi, 18 octobre
Saturday, October 18th @ Les Katacombes
1635 Boul. Saint-Laurent

17H30 / 5:30 PM (portes/doors)
18H00 / 6:00 PM (spectacle/show)

18+

Billets/Tickets: 10$
Portes/Portes: 15$

Billets disponibles à partir du 16 septembre / tickets available starting September 16th:

www.admission.com
Les Katacombes
La Bête Noire
Boutique X20

**LES DÉTENTEURS DE BILLETS POUR THRASH INFERNO POURRONT RECEVOIR DES BILLETS POUR LE SHOW D’HALLOWEEN-LANCEMENT DE VIDÉO DE MUTANK AU PRIX RABAIS DE 5$

www.facebook.com/events/722259164509773/

TICKET HOLDERS FOR THRASH INFERNO CAN RECEIVE TICKETS TO MUTANK’S HALLOWEEN-VIDEO LAUNCH SHOW FOR THE DISCOUNT PRICE OF 5$ !!**

commandité par:
sponsored by:

Rock Longueuil
Ondes Chocs
Absolute Underground
Imprimerie DAS

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DORO,The Mighty Swine,Arapacis,Potion Treize, plus invites-19 octobre,2014 @ Petit Campus

https://www.facebook.com/events/343443672475944/

19 octobre,2014
DORO
THE MIGHTY SWINE
AraPacis
Potion Treize
plus invités
@ Petit Campus
57 Prince Arthur Est.
19h30
$25.00 plus f.s. en avance/$30.00 plus f.s. a la porte
forfait VIP $65.00 plus f.s.
billets en vente à la billetterie cafe campus,Freeson Rock, Boutique Volume, et http://www.cafecampus.com/

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SEE THROUGH SECRECY, ENDVADE, MINDS OF MEN (+ invités)

https://www.facebook.com/events/695265267236234/

Ibanez, Dungeon Works, et Vendetta présentent:

SEE THROUGH SECRECY
www.facebook.com/SeeThroughSecrecy

ENDVADE
www.facebook.com/endvadeofficial

MINDS OF MEN (Ontario)
www.facebook.com/MindsofMenband

le vendredi, 24 octobre
Friday, October 24th @ Piranha Bar
680 Ste. Catherine Ouest

20H00 / 8:00 PM (portes/doors)
20H30 / 8:30 PM (spectacle/show)

18+

Billets/Tickets: 10$
Portes/Portes: 12$

Billets disponibles /
tickets available

Piranha Bar

La Bête Noire
www.facebook.com/labetenoireemporium

commandité par:
sponsored by:

Belle Gueule
Rock Longueuil
Ondes Chocs
Absolute Underground

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HALLOWEEN PARTY! avec MUTANK (lancement de vidéo), LEATHER UP YOUR ASS, SLEAZY WAY OUT, VENOMENON

https://www.facebook.com/events/722259164509773/

Ibanez, Dungeon Works, et la Société Celte de Montréal présentent:

MUTANK
(lancement du vidéo pour ”Corporate Child”)
(”Corporate Child” video launch)
www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

LEATHER UP YOUR ASS
(hommage au Métal des années 80)
(80s Metal tribute)

SLEAZY WAY OUT
www.facebook.com/SleazyWayOut

VENOMENON
www.facebook.com/VMNMTL

PRIX pour les 3 meilleurs costumes!
PRIZES for the top 3 costumes!

le vendredi, 31 octobre
Friday, October 31st @ Piranha Bar
680 Ste. Catherine Ouest

20H30 / 8:30 PM (portes/doors)
21H00 / 9:00 PM (spectacle/show)

18+

Billets/Tickets: 10$
Portes/Portes: 12$

Billets disponibles /
tickets available

Piranha Bar

La Bête Noire
www.facebook.com/labetenoireemporium

commandité par:
sponsored by:

Montreal Celtic Society
Belle Gueule
Rock Longueuil
Ondes Chocs
Absolute Underground

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THE AGONIST w/ Ogenix, BornBroken, Red Skies, Temptist

https://www.facebook.com/events/582066548587119/

Ibanez et Dungeon Works présentent:

THE AGONIST
www.facebook.com/TheAgonistOfficial

OGENIX
www.facebook.com/ogenix

BORNBROKEN
www.facebook.com/BornBroken
www.brokenmusic.ca

RED SKIES
www.facebook.com/redskiesmmxi

TEMPTIST
www.facebook.com/pages/Temptist/778415645514469

le vendredi, 7 novembre
Friday, November 7th – Les Foufounes Électriques
87 Ste. Catherine Est

18H30 / 6:30 PM

18+

Billets/Tickets: 15$
Portes/Portes: 20$

Billets disponibles à partir du 30 septembre à 15H / tickets available starting September 30th at 3 PM:

www.admission.com

et bientôt à / and soon at:

Foufounes Électriques

X20

La Bête Noire
www.facebook.com/labetenoireemporium

commandité par:
sponsored by:

Rock Longueuil
Ondes Chocs
Absolute Underground

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About:

Dungeon Works Productions a Montreal based booking and promotion agency.

POUR TOUTES DEMANDES ET QUESTIONS CONCERNANT NOS SHOWS, SVP NOUS CONTACTEZ AU dungeonworksmtl@gmail.com

FOR ANY AND ALL SHOW INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT dungeonworksmtl@gmail.com

0 HARD ROCK AT THE RICHMOND w/ LAUGHT AT THE FAKES

  • October 8, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Laugh At The Fakes

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0 NEWS: LAUGH AT THE FAKES Streaming New Track ‘Killing Time’ From Upcoming Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ Due Out November 14th + Supporting Blaze Bayley At Indie Week Fest In Toronto Oct 17th @ Hard Rock Cafe

  • October 6, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Indie Week · Laugh At The Fakes

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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 – October 6, 2014

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

(R.I.Y.L. = Iron Maiden, Dio, Skull Fist, Cauldron, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Megadeth, ACDC, Opeth, ACDC, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin)

EPK | Press Photo | Album Cover Download | Album Lyrics

LaughAtTheFakes.com | Facebook | Twittter @ LaughAtTheFakes | Reverbnation

Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

LAUGH AT THE FAKES Streaming New Track ‘Killing Time’ From Upcoming Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ Due Out November 14th

Supporting Blaze Bayley At Indie Week Fest In Toronto Oct 17th @ Hard Rock Cafe

Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

1. Not Like Me (6:27)

2. Death Awaits(4:52)

3. Cut To The Chase (3:36)

4. Killing Time (6:14)

5. Fighting Dirty (5:38)

6. Got No Regrets(4:03)

7. Harmonica Playing Man (6:15)

8. And I (6:56)

9. Dethrone The Crown (5:14)

Album Length: 49:14  

         With a name as unique and identifiable as their sound, Toronto, ON’s LAUGH AT THE FAKES is a band that challenges the trends of today’s rock and metal scene. Since the bands inception in 2010, LATF has combined elements of metal, hard rock, and prog to create an unmistakable sound. Debuting their six song EP ‘One Night Only’ in 2011, they return in 2014 with their latest offering ‘Dethrone The Crown’ their first full length produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theatre, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickenson, Bif Naked). Due out on November 14th, the band is now streaming the first single ‘Killing Time’.

Vocalist / guitarist Everett Mason comments:

“After months of writing, rehearsing, and recording, I am happy to say our brand new album “Dethrone The Crown” is complete. It has been a lot of hard work but I can confidently say that our band has never sounded better! Here is our brand new single “Killing Time.” I hope you enjoy it!”

Killing Time – Song Stream:

Youtube: 

Soundcloud: 

Bandcamp: 
In additional news, LATF will be supporting former Iron Maiden front man Blaze Bayley on Friday, October 17th during Indie Week in Toronto, ON at the Hard Rock Cafe. For more info and tickets, please visit the following link here.
For more info on LATF, please visit LaughAtTheFakes.com 
About: 
“Laugh At The Fakes” features Everett Mason (Vocals and Guitar), Galen Weir (bass), Kevin Daliri (guitar) and Chris Avalos (drums).
 
Their debut six-song EP ‘One Night Only’ was released in 2011 and their 2014 follow-up full-length album, Dethrone the Crown, is scheduled to drop this fall on November 14th. Produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theatre, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickenson, Bif Naked) is a “no filler riffs, just money riffs”, as vocalist / guitarist Mason puts it, “the record deals with today’s most newsworthy topics: War, guns, murder and corruption. It’s real, it’s raw and, of course, it’s honest.’
 
Touring across Canada, the Toronto-based group has built a solid following with music that’s geared to stand the test of time. Heavy, melodic, crushing and catchy – Laugh at the Fakes is all that and more.
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“It’s like they are a hard rock band that likes to explore their thrashy-side too. I love it because I enjoy the catchy melodic vocals but at the same time I can bang my head pretty seriously too. You don’t hear albums like this one very often, if at all. I can’t really think of anything that comes close to being like this album as a whole. ”- Rock Music Critic 

“I’ll admit, I laughed at the band name when I first heard it, but these guys are no joke.” – Gruesomeviews.com

“Laugh At The Fakes debut EP One Night Only proves that Melodic Vocals still can reign supreme in Metal albums.” – Kingston Music Reviews 

 

0 Bucket List Music Reviews – MUTANK w/ Dayglo Abortions – Review – Live at Katacombes – September 20th, 2014 – Montreal, QC

  • September 26, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · MUTANK

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0 NEWS: Humorcore Kings PSYCHOSTICK Announce New Album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ + CD Release Tour w/ Downtown Brown, Fungonewrong (IL,WI,OH,IN,MI,PA,NJ,NY,VT,RI,VA,MO,NE,KS)

  • September 26, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 26, 2014

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. = Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D, System of a Down, Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Iwrestledabearonce, Mr. Bungle,  Austrian Death Machine

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Tour Dates | Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Reverbnation | Twitter | Soundcloud

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

Humorcore Kings PSYCHOSTICK Announce New Album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ + CD Release Tour w/ Downtown Brown, Fungonewrong (IL,WI,OH,IN,MI,PA,NJ,NY,VT,RI,VA,MO,NE,KS)

IV: Revenge of The Vengeance

1. Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight to the Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)

Album Length: 57:13

     Chicago, IL based comedy rock kings PSYCHOSTICK are excited to share their latest offering nine months after a successful crowd-funding campaign to build a studio with a promise of new material. Now that day has come and the humorecore masters are ready to unleash their 4th full length installment ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ due out on November 4th, 2014. This latest album from the band’s laugh factory is the follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’ and 2013 singles the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard‘ (debut at #14 on US radio metal charts) and ‘Dogs Like Socks‘ (over 1 million views on youtube), which also appear on the new album along with tons of new tracks such as’Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ) plus guest appearances by Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), Neil Patterson and Rob Nichols from Downtown Brown and many many more comedy sing-a-longs ready for the road.

“We’re excited to get back on the road after the lengthy studio-building and album-recording process. The early reaction to the album has been fantastic and we’re ready for everyone to finally get the chance to hear it.” comments vocalist Rob Kersey.

The laugh makers will be venturing out on the road from October 31st to November 23rd promoting the release with tickets going on sale Monday, September 29th. (dates listed below)

To check out the various pre-order packages for ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’, please visit the following link: http://psychostick.com/preorder

Pre-Order Video – http://youtu.be/2pUTiaMOKvs

revenge of the vengeance: new psychostick album preorder now!

Videos:

‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE

‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc

Tour Dates:

Oct 10 – Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard

Oct 11 – Dallas, TX @ The Door (Party Madness 64)

Oct 31 – Cherry Valley, IL @ Take 20

Nov 1 – Ringle, WI @ Q and Z Expo Center

Nov 3 – South Bend, IN @ Cheers Pub

Nov 4 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom

Nov 6 – Woodstock, IL @ Offsides Bar & Grill

Nov 7 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s

Nov 8 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

Nov 9 – Erie, PA @ BT Theater

Nov 11 – Trenton, NJ @ Championships Bar & Grill

Nov 12 – Amityville, NY @ Revolution

Nov 13 – South Burlington, VT @ The Venue Nightclub

Nov 14 – Cranston, RI @ Oak Bar & Grill

Nov 15 – Winchester, VA @ Blue Fox Billiards

Nov 16 – Reading, PA @ Reverb

Nov 18 – Milford, OH @ Bocca Live

Nov 19 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

Nov 20 – Joplin, MO @ Rock 3405

Nov 21 – Omaha, NE @ Shamrocks Pub & Grill

Nov 22 – Merriam, KS @ Aftershock

Nov 23 – Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:

http://www.psychostick.com

http://www.facebook.com/psychostick

http://www.twitter.com/psychostick

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-psychostick/

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist  Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, with four full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title” (2006), their holiday album “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” (2007), “Sandwich” (2009),  and “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D” (2011), the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory, Psychostick returns with their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) to showcase their latest offering, the crowd funded album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ (fan thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI) due out on November 4, 2014. Featuring a hilarious track listing that includes previously released singles the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard’ and popular ‘Dog Like Socks’ plus new tracks such as ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

Fun facts about Psychostick

  • 14 million Youtube video views with nearly 50,000 subscribers
  • Approaching 100,000 Facebook fans.
  • Completed 28 nationwide tours, in 47 states, since July 2006.
  • Completed nationwide tours with Mushroomhead, Dog Fashion Disco, American Head Charge, Green Jelly, Nashville Pussy, Blacklight Burns,Polkadot Cadaver, One Eyed Doll, The Bunny the Bear, Powerglove, Bobaflex, Look What I Did, Downtown Brown, Wild Throne
  • Successfully crowd funded $38,000 through Indiegogo (126% of goal) to build a recording studio and fund new album in 2013
  • “Dogs Like Socks” video went viral, was featured on “Right This Minute” daily syndicated viral video tv show in 2013
  • “Beer” was #1 sold song for Rock Band Network in 2012
  • Played “Dirtfest” 4 years in a row (2011-2014) with acts such as Killswitch Engage, Clutch, Sevendust, Nonpoint, Powerman 5000, Chimaira, All That Remains, Trapt, Hed PE, Asking Alexandria, Pop Evil, In This Moment
  • Played “WIIL Rock Fest” 2013 with acts such as Volbeat, HIM, Nonpoint, Hurt, All That Remains, Trapt, Adam Gontier, Soil
  • Played “South By South West” 2013 with Hed PE
  • Played “Rockstar Mayhem Festival” in St. Louis, MO in 2012, with acts such as Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, White Chapel,
  • Played “Warped Tour” in 2011 (5 dates)
  • Played “Earthday Birthday 18” in Orlando, FL in 2011, with Sevendust, Coheed and Cambria, Finger Eleven,Nonpoint, Drowning Pool, Hollywood Undead, A Day To Remember, All That Remains, The Supervillians, Hail the Villain, and Pop Evil
  • Played “Rockapalooza” in 2013 with Candlebox, Saliva, Taproot, Adam Gontier, Mushroomhead, Hed PE, Hurt, Smile Empty Soul, 12 Stones, Boy Hits Car
  • Played the “5th Annual Breast Fest Biker Bash” in 2013 with Drowning Pool, Nonpoint, Pop Evil, Soil, Primer 55, Gemini Syndrome
  • Played the “Jagermeister Music Tour” in Kansas City and St. Louis, MO in 2011, with Buckcherry, Hellyeah, All That Remains, and The Damned Things
  • Played the “Rockstar Mayhem Festival” in St. Louis, MO in 2010, with acts such as KORN, Rob Zombie, Lamb of God, Five Finger Death Punch, Hatebreed, Chimaira, Norma Jean, Atreyu, Winds of Plague, In This Moment,Shadows Fall, and 3 Inches of Blood
  • Played “The Gathering of the Juggalos” in southern Illinois, 2010, with acts such as Insane Clown Posse, Tech N9ne, Method Man/Red Man, and Twiztid
  • Played “Skatopia” in southern Ohio, 2010, with acts such as GWAR, Green Jelly, Fishbone, Meat Puppets, 7 Seconds, Murphy’s Law, Agent Orange, Mustard Plug, and Downtown Brown
  • Played the “Jagermeister Music Tour” in St. Louis and Columbia, MO in 2009, with Pennywise and Pepper
  • Played the “Rockstar Mayhem Festival” in Phoenix, AZ in 2008, with acts such as Slipknot, Disturbed,Dragonforce, Mastodon, Machine Head, Underoath, Black Tide, Walls Of Jericho, 36 Crazyfists, and Five Finger Death Punch

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“The opening set by Psychostick — a band best known in Kansas City for its 98.9 The Rock staple “Beer!” — was deeply amusing. Heavy metal is ripe for parody, and the jokers in the Arizona band mercilessly mock the genre’s inherent silliness. Psychostick’s presence reflected the night’s theme of good, dirty fun.” – Kansas City Star

“”The grooves are infectious and easy to nod along to”- Metalunderground.com

“”Psychostick continues to be the most fun band in rock’n’roll with “Sandwich,” twenty-four tracks that will have you banging your head while you laugh your ass off at the same time.” – RoughEdge.com

“I found myself laughing out loud, track after ridiculous track, eager to hear what nonsense was to follow.” – Metal-Rules.com

“If you like humorous metal like Polkadot Cadaver you might just laugh yourself to death by this new album (Space Vampires vs Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D by Psychostick. It’s actually very like a comedy show on metal music. Totally awesome and insane.” – MetalLikey

“A crazy musical storm truly one of the most entertaining and energetic show’s we’ve covered in a long time and most defiantly the most humorous!” – OrlandoBands.com

“Do you want to metal? Psychostick wants to metal. On their newest, heaviest and funniest effort Sandwich, the clowned princes of humorcore metal their mad-hatted heads off.” – HeavyMetal.About.com 

“Listening to a Psychostick album is like eavesdropping on college bros riffing on each other or just jamming in their garage.” – ThatDevilMusic.com

“When listening to a Psychostick album, you can usually expect two things: outstanding guitar riffs and hooks and then, and most importantly, you can almost always expect to laugh…at least once or twice.” – TheFrontReport.com

“Psychostick is notorious for a few things, two of which being off-the-wall album titles (2003’s We Couldn’t Think of a Title” and 2009’s Sandwich) and hilarious lyrics meshed with face-melting instrumentals.” – TheFrontRowReport.com

“…the Weird Al Yankovic of Metal.” – examiner.com

“…the more you listen, the funnier and harder it becomes.” – rocknycliveandrecorded.com

“It’s a magical moment when you see a band doing exactly what they love to do.” – TheRealAtlanta.com

“Psychostick wrapped more amazingness into about 35 minutes than I have ever really seen in concert.” – behindthehype.com

“Psychostick may come off as idiot savants considering a lot of what they sing about are everyday common crap such as oranges, hoagies, salsa and taking showers, but the Texas taco munchers who once released an album called We Couldn’t Think of a Title in 2006 are smarter than you think.” – The Metal Minute

“Psychostick release another solid album with over-the-top hilarity.” Sputnik Music – Review of Sandwich

0 NEWS: Idobi Howl Premiere QUARTERED ‘She Sees Colour’ From New Album ‘Eyes And Ears’ Out Oct. 7th + Playing Rain City Throwdown In Vancouver Sept 27th

  • September 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Quartered

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 25, 2014

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

R.I.Y.L. – Deftones, Of Mice & Men, Darkest Hour, Asking Alexandria,
Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Baptized In Blood

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Idobi Howl Premiere QUARTERED ‘She Sees Colour’ From New Album ‘Eyes And Ears’ Out Oct. 7th + Playing Rain City Throwdown In Vancouver Sept 27th

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L-R: Jeff Wang – Guitar | Greg Williams – Vocals | Craig Rudder – Bass | Scott Miller – Drums | Photo Credit – Tyler Branston

      Vancouver, BC prog metallers QUARTERED has teamed up with Idobi Howl for the premiere of their latest single ‘She Sees Colour’ from their upcoming album ‘Eyes And Ears’ due out on October 7th.

“She Sees Color is one of my personal favorites on this album. Before ever actually writing the album or going in to the studio to record it, I spent some time with someone personal who has synesthesia, the ability to hear/ see color when they listen to music. You know it was just one of those crazy moments when every word, and every action means something to you, that creates that still frame in your head that I will never forget, but you haven’t noticed yet. So in the end it lead me to wanting to recreate those colors again.” comments vocalist Greg Williams.

She Sees Colour – http://idobi.com/exclusive/quartered-she-sees-colour/ 

Quartered’s focus has always been on conveying moody emotion and mixing heavy grooves, experimental riffs, and hook-laden bridges to paint a picture with lyrics that tell a story while keeping one major goal in mind: longevity. Now the band is ready to unleash their third record, ‘Eyes and Ears’ they co-produced with Royce Whittaker at Spinnaker Sound and mark their return to the spotlight to follow up 2010’s ‘Walk Like A Ghost’ that was produced by Ben Kaplan (worked on projects with Mudvayne, Chevelle, Alexisonfire and Rise Against) and took the band on multiple Canadian and international tours, one of which saw them playing with Lamb of God and Testament at the 2010 Pulp Summer Slam festival (held in Manila, Philippines).

Lyric Video – Violent Love – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrLhkoTkLH0

FREE Download – Violent Love – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/quartered-violent-love-free-song-download

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Track Listing – Quartered – Eyes And Ears (2014)

1. Blink Blink Flash (4:15)
2. Call Me Crazy (4:04)
3. Violent Love (3:02)
4. Speak of the Devil (4:07)
5. She Sees Colour (5:19)
6. Take Me There Tonight (3:52)
7. Echoes (3:55)
8. Ricochet (5:29)

Album Length: 34:06

In additional news, Quartered will be performing at this year’s third annual Rain City Throwdown presented by Denyss McKnight of Crowsnest Productions and Cariboo Brewing at the Rickshaw Theatre on Sept 27th in Vancouver, BC alongside bands Take The Earth Beneath Us, The Body Politic, Wolfborne, Drop The Hate. Full details can be found here.

“Rain City Throwdown was an event born out of support for the local metal scene.  With a lack of mediums for bands to gain exposure, this was a no-brainer. An event for us by us.  One night of the year where we showcase Vancouver talent.  This event has given the local heavier acts a chance to perform together for one night, on one stage, for the fans. See you at the front, bring them dancing shoes.” comments vocalist Greg Williams

Show Dates:

Sept 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre (Rain City Throwdown)

About:

Thanks to a group of high school friends fusing their influences into one cohesive sound and the flip of a coin to help choose between band names, Vancouver progressive metal band Quartered’s moniker has certainly given itself meaning over the years.

Inspired by bands like Deftones, Tool and Thrice from early on – Quartered’s focus has always been on conveying moody emotion and mixing heavy grooves, experimental riffs, and hook-laden bridges to paint a picture with lyrics that tell a story while keeping one major goal in mind: longevity.

Following multiple Canadian and international tours, one of which saw them playing with Lamb of God and Testament at the 2010 Pulp Summer Slam festival (held in Manila, Philippines) and two full-length albums, The Falls of Autumn and Walks Like a Ghost, produced by Ben Kaplan (worked on projects with Mudvayne, Chevelle, Alexisonfire and Rise Against), Quartered is ready to unleash its third record, Eyes and Ears, on October 7th that was produced by them and Royce Whittaker at Spinnaker Sound.

Heavily influenced by “memories and how senses play a big part in connecting and helping us remember parts of our lives,” the title Eyes and Ears was chosen because “you can’t un-see the things you’ve witnessed and hearing is such a powerful way to trigger memories,” explains vocalist Greggor Williams.

Are you ready to open your eyes and ears to Quartered?

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.quartered.ca/

http://www.facebook.com/quarteredband

http://twitter.com/quartered

http://soundcloud.com/quartered

http://www.youtube.com/quarteredband

http://quartered.bandcamp.com/

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/quartered/id275406670

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““Blink Blink Flash”, as an intro, shows the trademark vocals from Greggor Williams, deviating from screams to melody in a matter of seconds. All the while, clanging and heavily distorted guitars crash around. I have to say, Quartered reminded of a hybrid of Glassjaw and Every Time I Die – that aint a bad thing!!” – All About The Rock

“I just love how the music is rich of nuances and rhythmic riffs. Not to mention the superb production. Highlights : “Blink blink flash”, “She sees colour”, “Take me there tonight”.” – Palace of Rock

“Their intense brand of progressive metal is what’s lacking in music today, the real deal….Quartered is, hands down, one a a very few select bands in this country that will go somewhere.” – Danger, 99.3FM The Fox (Vancouver, BC)

“Their live show has the energy of Alexisonfire, while their music reminds me of early Deftones. They are definitely one of Vancouver’s top 5 heavy bands.” – Christian Aldred, Rednyne Productions (Vancouver, BC)

“…put them on stage – as in their upcoming CD release performance at Vancouver’s media club – and they’ll win new converts with their sheer impassioned intensity alone.” – Peach Arch News (Surrey, BC)

“Quartered has an amazing history and accomplishments. On tour constantly and having tracks on Rockband are only a couple of great things this band has done… Great refined sound of a modern hard rock band. Elements of prog rock mixed in with metal to create a blend tastes which just flow into ones ears. Catchy hooks and sick riffs rekindled my love for Quartered as they blew away the crowd. Using boxes crafted to house lights to shoot up at them as they played they looked and sounded amazing. I could see Quartered rock a small venue, a theatre or even an arena and you would still get such an intimate feeling with such a personable band. ” – Hammer Records (Live Review)

“The perfect blend of brutality, melody and catchy hooks made for the perfect metal storm. Self described as progressive, Quartered never let the energy fall below maximum during their entire set. Through the constant tempo changes, occasional time signature madness and swift vocal style change ups they were proving that hype means nothing when all you’ve got is talent and the ability of writing a great and memorable metal song. So many bands, even seasoned veterans, lack stage presence but Quartered could write a how-to book on the subject. Engaging and attention grabbing, these guys know how to put on a show. Its not very often you see a band live, hearing them for the first time, and there is not a single thing to complain about. There is just something so intriguing with their hybrid sound of “Alive or Just Breathing” era Killswitch Engage and the progressive flair of Tool. With the peaks and valleys woven into their sound it keeps all eyes on stage at all times and all ears forever open, and that is something the night had been missing.” – Metal Underground (Live Review)

“Somewhere along the inspiration of other Canadian screamos Alexisonfire, see for yourself by listening to their newest single “Casa”” – Vancouver Music Review.

“Screamo modern metal with a complexed progressive edge is what I call this style of music from Vancouver based hard hitters Quartered.” – Fireworks Magazine

‘Walks Like A Ghost’ is an album packed with the perfect mix of heaviness and melody, creating songs that contain elements of progressive metal, post-rock, metalcore, and in some short instances; alternative doom.” – Metal Underground

“They are not only one of the most talented bands I have had the honour of working with but are flexible, easy to deal with and I have never received anything other than the best reviews from venues that have hosted them with multiple requests to have them return again.”- Leanne Harrison, Sin Agency

0 NEWS: WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD Announce Ontario Show Dates: New EP ‘Live Above’; New Music Video ‘Living In Security’

  • September 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Where Giants Once Stood

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C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 22, 2014

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

RIYL =  Avenged Sevenfold, The Human Abstract, August Burns Red, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Miss May I

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WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD Announce Ontario Show Dates: New EP ‘Live Above’; New Music Video ‘Living In Security’

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Jordan Turnbull – Lead Guitar/Back Up Vocals,  Reshaun Page – Lead Vocals ,  Scott Major – Rhythm Guitar/ Back  Up Vocals , Austin Hamilton- Drums  – Photo Credit – Logan Swinkels

     Toronto, ON’s metalcore quartet Where Giants Once Stood announce they will be performing Ontario show dates in October in promotion of their new EP ‘Live Above’ produced by Jon Howard of Threat Signal and released on September 2nd. The four new tracks on this EP take Where Giants Once Stood’s signature sound of scorching guitar work, “assaultive underbeats” and “drill-sergeant vocals” to soaring new heights to follow up the band’s 2013 EP ‘The Changing’.

iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/live-above-ep/id907144882

Music Video – Living In Security (an anthem for taking control of your own destiny, and deconstructs small-town complacency to showcase the band’s most creatively ambitious material to date.) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztYBohMvjY

Soundcloud stream – Living In Security – http://soundcloud.com/where-giants-once-stood/living-in-security

Show Dates:

September 30 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar w/ Affiance, Phinehas, Last of a Dying Breed, Mirrelia, Milk Room, The 49th Parallel

October 3 – Belleville, ON – Belleville Pub – FilthFest w/ Drag The Lake, Signifier, Greta Knights, Enter Euphoria, Harbors, Of Vice And Vultures, Greylights, This Burning City, High Minded

October 10 – London, ON – Richmond Tavern w/ Last Scattering, Esoteric Doctrine, Mammoth Seed

Oct 31 – Oshawa, ON – Diezel Room w/ Enter Euphoria, Sinew Sunder, Fallen Legion, Backlash

EP COVER - Where Giants Once Stood - Live Above 2014

Track Listing – Where Giants Once Stood – Live Above

1. Living in Security (4:27)

2. Illuminate (4:54)

3. The Damaged (4:08)

4. Myths Lies And Crimes (5:20)

EP Length: 18:51

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/wheregiantsoncestood

http://www.twitter.com/WGOSofficial

http://www.youtube.com/WhereGiantsOnceStood

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/live-above-ep/id907144882

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-where-giants-once-stood-live-above-2014/

About:

Great heavy metal doesn’t waste time, and Where Giants Once Stood have hit the ground running. This July, the Toronto metallers return with the video for their new single ‘Living in Security’, filmed on location in Toronto and directed by LoganSwinkels of Logan Lights Creative. An anthem for taking control of your own destiny, ‘Living in Security’ deconstructs small-town complacency and showcases the band’s most creatively ambitious material to date.

‘Living in Security’ is the first single to be taken from the new EP Live Above, due for release September 2, 2014. Live Above is the natural successor to 2013’s The Changing EP, which tore onto the iTunes metal charts in July 2013 with a debut at no.2, earning critical praise, sponsorship from Ernie Ball and a place on SoundSHOCK’s “Best of 2013” feature along the way. The four new tracks take Where Giants Once Stood’s signature sound of scorching guitar work, “assaultive underbeats” and“drill-sergeant vocals” to soaring new heights, thanks to incendiary production by Jon Howard of Threat Signal. “Since we started up last year, we’ve grown so much as musicians, as songwriters and as performers”, reveals lead guitarist Jordan Turnbull. “We knew the sound of this new material had to be something special to reflect that, and Jon Howard’s production has really taken the Giants sound to the next level!”

The release of Live Above will see W.G.O.S. hit the road this summer for their third independently-booked tour of Eastern Canada, as the band move from city to city and strength to strength to prove themselves as genuine contenders in the Canadian metal scene. For lead vocalist Reshaun Page, touring is a call-to-arms: “Now we’ve arrived, we’re not going anywhere! Canadian audiences are some of the best in the world, and we can’t wait to show metal fans the new material with our heaviest live shows yet!”

While W.G.O.S. have been winning fans on home turf with their frenetic live shows that have seen them share the stage with bands such as Chelsea Grin and Born of Osiris, social media is equally important to the band’s ethos as they use their online presence to connect with metal fans across the globe. Theirstellar YouTube channel featuring everything from interviews and lyric videos to exclusive cover songs and blistering instrumental playthroughs, while their Instagram and Twitter feeds provide to-the-minute studio and live updates. Guitarist Scott Major explains, “Whether it’s keeping up with us on tour through Twitter or rocking with us on YouTube, we want you to get the full Giants experience wherever you are!” [Bio by James Harding]

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Where Giants Once Stood – Live Above (2014)

RIYL =  Avenged Sevenfold, The Human Abstract, August Burns Red, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Miss May I

Release Date: September 2, 2014

Distribution: Online = Tunecore,  iTunes

“Where Giants Once Stood deliver fully on this energy packed EP but atop that, it is the band’s musical wit that makes Live Above an EP that stands out among others in the genre. Where Giants Once Stood is definitely a band to keep your eye on.” – We Love Metal

 

“Whether the Live Above EP is your introduction to Where Giants Once Stood or the next instalment on the journey already embraced, it thrusts the band to a new dramatic and impressive status within metal. Canada’s creative sons could and should be devoured by the wide metal world thanks to the EP” – Ring Master Review

 

“Canada has always had talented heavy metal and extreme metal bands take to the world’s stage and show off their killers talents, and Where Giants Once Stood are no exception to the rule. This quartet from Toronto, Canada plays a catchy and memorable style of heavy metal with an aggressive edge to their songs. This e.p. features four tracks that’ll want to make you stage dive with their headbanging rhythms and a drumming style that only adds more fire power to this quartet’s heavy metal music.” – Explicitly Intense

 

“This is great Canadian Metal and if you’re looking for something new look no further, WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD are new to the turf but will soon make it their own that’s for sure. If you like the idea of a ton of different sections of metal coming together to form one monster then this is it.” – Metal Temple

 

“This album is nothing but a delight to listen to, with 19 minutes of pure rowchy metalcore, once it’s over it only leaves us begging for more… Brilliant melodic metalcore very well built! The guitar work on this album is simply genius, twin guitar harmonies, dropped palm muted riffs, gut bustin legatos oh my god! That rocks so much! Vocals are both guttural and clean which is the main foundation of metalcore but usually in this kind of album the clean parts somehow annoy me but not in this one! It fits, it’s everything from classic melodic metal “a la” Iron Maiden to more contemporary brutality it’s just plain awesome!” – The Blood Shed

 

“Yeah, this EP (Live Above) is flawless in every way it deserves all the marbles it can! Great songs, great performance, great musicianship, great production… Nothing else to say… This is flawless!” – Canadian Beats

 

“A self-released offering with a mix of guttural growls, screams and clean vocals that are very reminiscent of early Killswitch Engage and The Human Abstract. Their style is very much their own however incorporating a bit of the technical guitar riffs with the heavy metal chugging, all of which blends well with smooth flowing bass lines and pounding drums that are sure to get you head-banging upon first listen.” – Damnation Magazine

 

“Live Above is a four-song EP. Where Giants Once Stood doesn’t go into preliminaries: an EP has a short duration and they don’t want to waste any time showing what they’re capable of. “Living in Secrity” immediately catches the attention with its guitar solo à-la-Unearth and its clean vocals à-la-Avenged Sevenfold during the chorus.” – Metal Made In Canada

0 NEWS: Thrashers MUTANK Playing Inferno Fest 2 + Halloween Show Dates (Montreal, Quebec City)

  • September 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · MUTANK

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 22, 2014

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

R.I.Y.L. – D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Megadeth, Metallica, Faith No More, Motorhead, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus

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NEWS: Thrashers MUTANK Playing Inferno Fest 2 + Halloween Show Dates (Montreal, Quebec City)

Press Photo – L to R:  Liam Hinchey- Lead Guitar | Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar | Ahmed Saad – Drums | Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu

      Coming off this past weekend’s Montreal show with legendary punk band Dayglo Abortions and their first show since returning from Wacken Open Air, thrashers and Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions MUTANK announce additional show dates in Montreal and Quebec City that includes Inferno Fest 2, Hello-Ween Fest 5 and a music video release party for their track ‘Corporate Child’, which is off their latest album ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’ released in early 2014 that is available as a pay what you want download on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ plus audio cassette.


Show Dates:

October 18 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – INFERNO FEST 2 w/ Entropy, Black Absinthe, Canceric, Joe Thrasher, Chemical Way, Powered By Death

October 31 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – Celtic Society Presents: Heavy Metal Halloween/Mutank Video release party w/ Sleazy Way Out, Venomenon, Leather Up Your Ass (80’s heavy metal tribute band feat. members of Ex Deo, Ashes of Eden, Mürtenscythe, Dungeon Works Productions, and MUTANK)

November 1 – Quebec City – Salle Unisson – Hell-oween Fest 5 w/ Leather Up Your Ass (80’s heavy metal tribute band feat. members of Ex Deo, Ashes of Eden, Mürtenscythe, Dungeon Works Productions, and MUTANK), Ordoxe, Merdarahta (Current & ex-members of Fuck The Facts), Deche-Charge, Smirking Revenge

Live Video – Running Reds (Wacken Open Air) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJaymA4JipU

Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjbkeCtUjs

For more info on Mutank, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/

http://www.soundcloud.com/mutank-1

Album Stream – http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/album/m-e-c-h-metal

Track Listing: M.E.C.H. Metal

1. M.E.C.H Metal (2:04)
2. MUTANK (4:03)
3. Minions (3:49)
4. W.A.R. (1:57)
5. Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock (3:38)
6. No Spoils, No Mercy (2:48)
7. Corporate Child (2:35)
8. Thrashback In Time (4:02)

Total Time: 25:00

About:

Formed when three Newfoundlanders crossed paths in the Canadian heavy metal capital with Ahmed Saad who hails from the Middle East, the injection of music immediately began to flow through their veins and M.E.C.H. metal was soon born.

“It stands for Middle East Coast Heavy Metal; Our drummer being from the Middle East and the rest of the members being from the east coast of Canada,” explains Stephen Reynolds (bass, vocals). ‘Every single person in this band is a songwriter, so the songs come out with their own feel and develop naturally.’ continues Reynolds. ‘We don’t shackle ourselves to any kind of focused idea, which brings about a sort of honesty in the music not often found in metal.’

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“they play good-natured thrash a la Overkill and Exodus… perfectly serviceable and enjoyable, definitely more effective when they are playing fast.” – Decibel Mag

“WAR is a vicious sonic attack… [M.E.C.H. Metal] it’s a ferocious delight.” – Powerplay Magazine UK

“[MUTANK] fuse old school speed metal and present day crossover thrash into one package of fun.” – Metalhorizons

“MUTANK is like a Coffee Crisp bar: crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center.” – Bucket List Music Reviews

“Fans of old school speed metal and more metallically oriented crossover thrash should check out the compact and intense 25-minute speedbomb that is “M.E.C.H. Metal”.” – Metal Music Archives

“I personally think [M.E.C.H. Metal] could be contender for best album of the year!”- High Speed Hangover

“M.E.C.H. Metal is fast. Of course, the dual guitars’ riffs are aggressive and complementary; and drums are as constant as the caterpillars tracks of a tank; but the album gets its real flavour via the pace of the songs and their short and simple structure. Ranging from 1:57 to 4:03, this is an album that explodes in our face in less than 25 minutes, with a remarkable intensity.” – Metal Made In Canada

0 THE BODY POLITIC ‘Egressor’ EP Premiere On Idobi.com + Pre-Order Contest! Winner Gets New Ibanez 7 String Guitar; Playing Vancouver’s RAIN CITY THROWDOWN Sept 27th

  • September 11, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · The Body Politic

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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 – September 11, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

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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 ‘Egressor’ EP Premiere On Idobi.com + Pre-Order Contest! Winner Gets New Ibanez 7 String Guitar; Playing Vancouver’s RAIN CITY THROWDOWN Sept 27th

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Gearing up for the release of their new EP ‘Egressor’ on Tuesday, September 16th, Nanaimo, BC six-piece powerhouse The Body Politic has teamed up withIdobi.com (The Internet’s #1 Alternative Radio. New Music. Unfiltered.) for its exclusive full online stream at the following link: http://idobi.com/exclusive/idobi-howl-premiere-the-body-politic-egressor/ 

“This is it. This is the culmination of two years worth of hard work and passion. Today is the day we unveil Egressor to the world, and we’ve never been more proud of anything. This stream is a huge step towards releasing the album itself, and we couldn’t be more excited.” comments drummer Spencer Bowman.

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In addition to the premiere, the band will be doing an interview on the Idobi Howl Takeover September 12th at 8pm EST.

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Also take note, The Body Politic is giving fans a chance to get their hands on a new GUITAR!!! as part of the ‪Egressor‬ Pre-Order contest where the grand prize is a7 string Ibanez S7421 + 6 runners up will win an online lesson with a member of TBP via BANDHAPPY (a music education marketplace that connects musicians LIVE through online video chat instruction and on tour music lessons) or Skype.

To Enter: Buy any of the Egressor pre-order packages at http://thebodypolitic.bandcamp.com that includes t-shirts, hoodies, iphone covers and other apparel.

15 people who share this photo and hashtag it #Egressor will get their copy for free!

“Pre-order numbers have a massive impact on a band’s success following a release. Everything from touring opportunities to endorsements are effected. We wanted to do something extra for our fans that pre-order Egressor, and give them the chance to win this brand new 7-string, along with a massive thank you for helping this release be as big as it can be. Your support is something we don’t take for granted.” comments drummer Spencer Bowman.

In additional news,   THE BODY POLITIC are performing at this year’s third annual Rain City Throwdown in Vancouver, BC presented by Cariboo Brewing andCrowsNest Vancouver 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/

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Guitar Playthrough ‘Armature’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFHtOeTDCg8

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

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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.

EP Cover - Body Politic - Egressor - 2014

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/

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“The Body Politic share a similar desire to take their art in new directions. Opening track “Vitam Agere” is the perfect intro to the EP, short ,modern and original, and something that would work well in film soundtrack. Second track “Armature” shows the band to be technically adroit but not at the expense of song-writing. “All Hands” mixes precision with power, while “Swing For The Fences” shows The Body Politic are very much making music for the 21st century. “Colqhoun” has a raw power to match its melodies. Finishing with the fine “Irradiate,” it’s clear that The Body Politic are a band with the potential to cross over to a wide audience indeed.” – Hellbound

“Watch these prog-metal masters as they rip through “Armature,” a song off of the band’s forthcoming self-released EP, Egressor… If you’re into the likes of Periphery and Protest The Hero, this song will most certainly get your blood flowing. And in all the right directions, you dig?” – Gunshy Assassin

“The Body Politic combines staccato rhythms with catchy vocal melodies and blends them in a killer progressive metal package. “Egressor” their new six song EP is a short but extensive slice of modern metal…The production on “Egressor” is top notch and the musicianship…there is no denying that “Egressor” is a great album…Go get your grubby little hands on The Body Politic’s Egressor” – Extreme Metal Television

“The feverish energy and charisma that floats through your speakers while you listen to Egressor will leave you enlightened with a sense of purpose and motivation.”- Damnation Mag

“Wow! Yes, this is what I said, when I started listening to The Body Politic, as their latest ep “Egressor” comes at you like a locomotive engine, yet puts you at ease with their melodic vocals and melodic guitars.” – Explicitly Intense

“technical brilliance.This is an EP of six cuts that slash twenty minutes long that brings together all the ingredients for modern and advanced metal.” – Noizz Webzine

 

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