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0 AhornTV: Wacken METAL Battle Canada 2014 champions MUTANK interview from Wacken Open Air (starts at 13:50) Thanks to Gibson for letting them use the guitar bus during the interview!
0 NEWS: Death Metal Crusaders KRYOSPHERE To Play Lethbridge Dethfest + Announce ‘West Koast Katastrophe’ Tour
RIYL = Cannibal Corpse brutality with Death progressiveness & melody of In Flames
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Photo = L-R – Dave Waram – Guitar, Davis Hay – Vocals, Brent Bell – Drums, Stephanie Bell – Bass
NEWS: Death Metal Crusaders KRYOSPHERE To Play Lethbridge Dethfest + Announce ‘West Koast Katastrophe’ Tour
18-Sep – Nelson, BC – Kootenay Coop Radio In Studio Performance + Interview
19-Sep – Vancouver, BC – Funky Winkerbeans
20-Sep – Victoria, BC – The Cambie
21-Sep – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens
23-Sep – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s
24-Sep – Cranbrook, BC – Byng Roadhouse
25-Sep – Medicine Hat, AB – Liquid Niteclub
26-Sep – Calgary, AB – Lord Nelson’s
27-Sep – Red Deer, AB – Murph’s Bar
28-Sep – Edmonton, AB – DV8
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/kryospheremetal
http://www.twitter.com/kryosphere
http://kryosphere.bandcamp.com/
About:
Kryosphere at its core has always maintained strong connections with an old-school Death Metal sound, while embracing the new ideas of their younger peers. In short, they are a modern death metal band that knows how to draw a crowd across the massive gulf of metal fans.
Formed in 2008 by drummer Brent Bell (ex-Spawned by Rot, ex-Butcher’d) with line changes through its early years, Kryosphere finally solidified an identity with Brent Bell on drums, Stephanie Bell on bass, Dave Waram on guitar, and Davis Hay on vocals. Their debut EP “At Six Feet” was unleashed in 2011 and followed by their 2013 self-release EP “SOL”.
Great attention has been placed on song writing, and it shows on. The uniquely structured music of “SOL” has memorable riffs that are often lacking in today’s metal. Soaring solos and powerful vocals accompany thick bang along sections, while thumping bass drives the overall feeling of every song. Inventive and technical drumming steer the band through multiple time changes and differing movements.
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“…the percussion underscores everything with rolling thunder, and the song includes hammering rhythms and a nice melodic hook shooting through the skin-flaying riffage…” – No Clean Singing review of At Six Feet EP
“Kryosphere are a seriously tight knit band, every single member on point. Because they are a four-piece with no lead guitarist, they are extremely rhythmic and are able to really play heavily…” -Crown of Viserys Live Review from Farmageddon 2014.
Discography:
2011 – At Six Feet – EP
2013 – SOL – EP
Shared stage w/:
Putrescence, Dead Jesus, Unleash The Archers, West of Hell, Archspire, & many local bands.
Tours and Festivals:
Metal Wizard 2014
Lethbridge Deathfest 2014
Farmageddon 2014
Farmageddon 2013
Zombiefest 2013
Metal Mountain 2 & 3
0 Out Now! DISPLAY OF DECAY Unleash New EP ‘Outbreak of Infection + Performing Loud As Hell Fest (Drumheller, AB)
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R.I.Y.L. – (Recommended If You Like) = Deicide, Immolation, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Cryptopsy
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Out Now! DISPLAY OF DECAY Unleash New EP ‘Outbreak of Infection + Performing Loud As Hell Fest (Drumheller, AB)
L-R – Tyler Goudreau (Vocals/Bass), Sean Watson (Guitarist, Vocals), Avery Desmarais (Drums)
Photo credit: Dana Zuk
Display of Decay, the Edmonton, AB death metal trio turned four piece with the recent addition of guitarist Jeremy Puffer have unleashed their new EP ‘Outbreak of Infection’, out today, August 26th. Their fourth EP since forming in 2007 features five groovy death metal tracks with gore filled lyrics that includes a black metal cover of KISS‘ ‘Black Diamond.’
A full EP stream can be heard on Bloody-Disgusting.com: http://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3309149/display-decay-outbreak-infection-ep-album-stream-exclusive/
Plus physical and digital copy of the EP is available at the following links:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/displayofdecay
http://displayofdecay.bandcamp.com/album/outbreak-of-infection
http://displayofdecay.bigcartel.com/product/outbreak-of-infection-ep
EP Teaser Video – http://youtu.be/fqkS5Hqvfuo
Track Listing: Display of Decay – Outbreak of Infection
1. Born of Rot (3:37)
2. Manchurian Candidate (4:24)
3. Praise The Gore (3:30)
4. Outbreak of Infection (3:50)
5. Black Diamond (KISS cover) (3:13)
EP Length: 18:37
In additional news, last week Display of Decay shared the stage with The Faceless, Origin, Beyond Creation, Rings of Saturn, King Parrot, Fallujah, and Archspire at Harvesting Hell in Edmonton, AB and will be performing this weekend on August 31st at Loud As Hell Fest (Drumheller, AB) with Protest The Hero, Titans Eve, Death Toll Rising, All Else Fails, Ninjaspy and many more.
Festival dates
Aug 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest w/ Protest The Hero, Titans Eve, Ninjaspy, Death Toll Rising and more: Event link | Website | Tickets
For more info, please visit these links:
http://www.displayofdecay.net/
http://www.facebook.com/displayofdecayofficial
http://twitter.com/displayofdecay
http://www.youtube.com/displayofdecay
http://displayofdecay.bandcamp.com/
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-display-of-decay-outbreak-of-infection/
About:
In 2007, Edmonton, AB underwent one of the most notable natural disasters in history. An earthquake split the city in two, and chaos ran amok through the streets.
Alas…such things are bound to happen when DISPLAY OF DECAY takes the stage. Handcrafted by Hell’s most elite demons, DISPLAY OF DECAY is noted for bringing a unique blend of old school death metal, blended with tinges of thrash and doom metal. The band has spread their infection across Western Canada over the years, sharing the stage alongside other local elite acts such as, Disciples of Power and Into Eternity.
After unleashing three well received indie releases, DISPLAY OF DECAY is currently gearing up for their next follow up “Outbreak of Infection”, an EP featuring five brutal tracks that includes an annihilating rendition of KISS’ ‘Black Diamond’. Set to riot mosh pits officially August 26, 2014, DISPLAY OF DECAY is eagerly preparing to tour Western Canada in 2014 to promote their best work to date.
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“The EP contains 5-tracks of, “…grim and gore,” perfect for fans of Deicide and Cannibal Corpse” – Bloody-Disgusting0 NEWS:THRONE OF VENGEANCE Post Live Video From Calgary Metal Fest + Performing Alberta Festival Dates
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R.I.Y.L. – Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Dio, Black Label Society, Pantera
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EPK | Press Photo | Album Lyrics – Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil – 2013 | Download Album Cover
Press Photo – L-R = Riley Cobb (Bass) | Tommy Holt (Guitar/Vocals) | Brady Side (Guitar) | Trevor Cobb (Drums) – Photo Credit: Paige Woodbury
THRONE OF VENGEANCE Post Live Video From Calgary Metal Fest + Performing Alberta Festival Dates (Aug 29, 30, 31)
Earlier this summer, Throne of Vengeance had the honour of performing at this year’s Calgary Metal fest kickoff party where they recorded live video playing their track ‘Hands Tied’ to share with fans.
“‘We wanted to do a live show music video to give people a taste of TOV on stage and thought what better time to do it than during Calgary Metalfest?! The crazies come out in force and mosh pits rage for the better part of a week! If you ever had doubts about the local metal scene, this was a Wednesday. I also like to mention, we chose ‘Hands Tied’ as it’s a song close to our hearts that is loosely based on a close friends imprisonment for a victimless crime. It talks of the corrupt ways our judicial system torments and beats souls senseless.” comments drummer Trevor Cobb.
To view the video, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9lNCJj0psU
This week, Throne of Vengeance will be performing Alberta Festival dates at The Lethbridge Dethfest on August 29th, Beaverfest on August 30th and Alberta’s Own on August 31st. During their fest dates, TOV will be sharing the stage with fellow Canuck metal bands Golers, Death Toll Rising, Kryosphere, Comeback Kid, Protest The Hero, Nightseeker, Striker, The Wild! and Titans Eve.
Music video ‘Live Evil’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AwVS0ghz5A
Upcoming Show Dates
Aug 29 – Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge DethFest
Aug 30 -Valley View, AB – Beaver Fest
Aug 31 – Alix, AB – Alberta’s Own Arts & Music Festival
About: 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’?
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
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 the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/throneofvengeance
http://www.twitter.com/thronev
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-throne-of-vengeance-live-evil/
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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 Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce Festival Dates in Quebec, Newfoundland; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’
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Download Album Lyrics – Mutank – M.E.C.H. Metal – 2014 | Download Album Cover
Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce Festival Dates in Quebec, Newfoundland; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’
L to R: Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar| Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass | Ahmed Saad – Drums (top)| Liam Hinchey- Lead Guitar (bottom) | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu
Montreal, QC thrash band MUTANK are proud to announce they will be performing a series of festival show dates this summer that includes a stop at the 709 Metal Fest in St. John’s, Newfoundland, which includes headliners Havok. MUTANK will be on tour in support of their latest release ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’, which is available as a pay what you want download on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ plus audio cassette.
MUTANK vocalist / bassist Stephen Reynolds comments:
“Hey thrash addicts we are back at it. Mosh in horror as MUTANK enters your vicinity and leaves you with an affinity for warp-speed heavy metal. Catch us this summer at the following dates, including shows with Havok in St. John’s, NL!”
Show Dates:
May 28 – Katacombes – Wacken Metal Battle Canada Semi-Final – Montreal, QC
June 14 – Vieux St. Paul – Repentigny, QC w/ Warsenal
July 4 – Rockhouse – 709 Metal Fest – St. John’s, NL w/ Havok
July 5 – The Deck – 709 Metal Fest – St. John’s, NL (two shows: Early Show TBA and Late Show TBA)
July 12 – Samstock – St-Liguori, QC w/ Warsenal, Vicious, Venomenon
Aug 22 – Trailer Thrash Fest – Saint-Pie, QC w/ Reanimator, Eternal Judgment, Death Lullaby, Venomenon, Dissension and more!
The skull smashers recently posted live video from their last performance at Death House in Montreal, QC along with live jam video for fans at the following links below.
Live Video – Death House – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2okCeD9UdmY&feature=share&list=PLKhjabZyBUk1qPYioLrcgGF8q0T97gSEY
Jam Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rh5NDhCLcE
Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjbkeCtUjs
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.’
“[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
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
Album info:
All songs performed by: MUTANK
Songs written by: MUTANK and Mike Molloy
Produced and Mixed and Mastered by: Olivier St. Pierre
Available on: Casette or digital download
Album + Live band line-up:
Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Liam Hinchey – Lead Guitar
Discography:
2014 – M.E.C.H. Metal – LP
2013 – Demo-Lition – EP
Shared stage with:
Lich King, Screamer, Fatality, Shotgun Cure, Trainwreck Architect, Warsenal, Chemical Way, Powered by Death, Kadraal, Venomenon
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
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mutank-m-e-c-h-metal-2014/
0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Montreal Qualifying Round 1 Winner; One Band To Rule Them All!
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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Montreal Qualifying Round 1 Winner; One Band To Rule Them All!
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce Fanachronic winner of Montreal’s first qualifying round that took place on Sunday, April 27 @ Katacombes (1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent). The band will move on to compete at the city semi final on Wednesday, May 28 @ Katacombes (1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent) where they will be one of the top four bands from each qualifying round to battle for one spot at the national final in Toronto, ON on June 7th at Opera House (735 Queen St. E.). One independent Canadian metal band will be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2.
Note: Three Montreal Qualifying Rounds Remain.
| MONTREAL | Sun, April 27 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details |
| ROUND ONE | Judges: Pit Timal – CHOQ.FM Jason Dascal – ”Sounds of Steel” CKUT 90.3FM Andrew Wieler – Metal Director – CJLO 1690AM Chris Wheeler – Ondes Chocs |
| NearGrey | |
| Sudden Spawn | |
| Fanachronic – WINNER | |
| Eclipse Prophecy |
| MONTREAL | Thur, May 1 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details |
| ROUND TWO | Kruhl |
| Warsenal | |
| Mutank | |
| Chemical Way |
| MONTREAL | Wed, May 14 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| ROUND THREE | The Catalyst |
| Forbidden Sin | |
| Ogenix | |
| Evertrapped |
| MONTREAL | Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| ROUND FOUR | Hidden Pride |
| Dark Century | |
| Tunguska Mammoth | |
| Uriel |
| MONTREAL | Montreal Semi-Final: |
| SEMI FINAL | Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| Fanachronic | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA |
About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada line up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The bands will compete during the months of March, April and May in 22 qualifying rounds, 6 semi-finals, and an Alberta final along with the national final being held on June 7th in Toronto, ON at Opera House.
One band will be chosen to represent the nation with highest honour at this year’s 2014 international battle at the world’s most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany.
The finals will have the following representation and will be judged along with all other rounds by a panel of music industry representatives.
1 finalist from Vancouver, BC
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off in Alberta final)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Montreal, QC
Last year’s battle was witnessed to Toronto, ON’s epic power/death metal band Crimson Shadows not only winning the 2013 Canadian final but conquering the international final and performing in front of thousands unknown to their behemoth sound. (Video of that champion set can be viewed here.) The band joined a list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.
Submissions were open from December 5, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2014 Line Up (listed by date):
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com/
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com/
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com/
H.M.M.A.C. – https://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/
Concertworks – www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – www.calgarymetalfest.com
Media Sponsors:
Abort Magazine – http://abortmag.com/
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807/
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca/
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com/
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com/
Camuz – http://www.camuz.ca/
Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com/
CJSR – http://www.cjsr.ca/
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca/
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com/
Hellbound – www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://livevan.com/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
Montreal Music Scene – http://www.montrealmusicscene.com/
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com/
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com/
MusikUniverse – http://www.musikuniverse.com/
Ondes Chocs – https://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/
0 ALL ELSE FAILS Win Metal Category At Edmonton Music Awards; Performing At Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival Headlined by Korn, FFDP, Chevelle And More…
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ALL ELSE FAILS Win Metal Category At Edmonton Music Awards; Performing At Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival Headlined by Korn, FFDP, Chevelle And More…
L-R – Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals | Ryan Biggs – Drums | Mike Sands – Guitar (Photo Credit – Fadeback Studios)
Loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band All Else Fails is proud to announce their win at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Metal Recording of The Year’. Nominated alongside Death Toll Rising, Dieuponaday, Monarch Sky and Villianizer, vocalist/ guitarist Barrett Klesko comments the following:
Metal Recording Of The Year
All Else Fails “AntiMartyr”
Death Toll Rising “Malice Incarnate”
Dieuponaday “Enlighten”
Monarch Sky “Circles”
Villainizer “Twin Tower Two-Step”
Nominees List: http://2014edmontonmusicawards.blogspot.ca/2014/02/and-nominees-are.html
In additional news, the band has been confirmed to perform at this year’s Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival taking place from June 27-29 with headliners Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Chevelle, Killswitch Engage and more. Full details can be found at http://tailcreek.ca/. Along with that fest, AEF have also been confirmed for this year’s Loud As Hell Metal Festival taking place from August 29 – September 1 in Drumheller, AB. Full details can found at http://www.loudashell.com/.
AEF released their EP ‘Fucktropolis’ on Suicidal Bride Records during summer 2013 and recently released their latest music video ‘A Most Unwanted Reprieve’.
VEVO: http://www.vevo.com/watch/all-else-fails/a-most-unwanted-reprieve/QMGR31302965
Youtube: http://youtu.be/MpNxV-VE46Y
About: The fourth release since 2007, ‘Fucktropolis’ is the follow up to the band’s 2012 release ‘The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been’ that received world wide praise from industry publications around the world along with their music video ‘This Burden of Life‘ added to rotation on Canada’s largest music channel Much Music, expanding their Canadian fan base dramatically.
Making their mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre and drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God. All Else Fails infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.
Their high energy live show sets them apart from their peers and has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening support slots for artists like Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.
Fucktropolis – Track Listing:
1. AntiMartyr
2. Better Left Undead
3. La Demencia Violenta
4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice
5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve
Upcoming Show Dates:
April 26, 2014 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB – w/ Ninjaspy
June 28, 2014 – Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival – Nevis, AB
August 30, 2014 – Loud as Hell Heavy Metal Festival – Drumheller AB
‘Fucktropolis’ can be purchased on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and most online retailers.
BC – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/
iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/fucktropolis-ep/id670779779
Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/mp3-downloads/dp/B00DU197RI
Music Video – Better Left Undead – http://youtu.be/Msj1GgtJNbg
Music Video – This Burden of Life – http://youtu.be/9IOIWddofYE
Music Video – Obsidian Walls – http://youtu.be/MZ4PZuzQq_g
Music Video – Rebirth – http://youtu.be/BGov6ji_72s
For more info, please visit these links:
www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada
Twitter: @allelsefailsca
0 PSYCHOSTICK Green Sticker Contest: Win Psychostick Stuff! Mad Marchness Tour, SXSW, South By So What? Fest
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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Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes
PSYCHOSTICK Green Sticker Contest: Win Psychostick Stuff! Mad Marchness Tour, SXSW, South By So What? Fest
Trekking across the Midwest for their Mad Marchness Tour, which includes a SXSW showcase on March 13th at Red Dog in Austin, TX and a show date at South By So What? on March 15th at Quicktrip Park in Grande Prairie, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth area), humorcore forefathers PYSCHOSTICK have got a sticker contest for the best fans on the planet!
Check the following video for instructions on how to participate and win FREE stuff from the band! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKnKBmwyxmk
The laugh makers recently released their new music video and single ‘Obey The Beard’, which debut at #14 on US radio metal charts. After a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), the band is currently working on their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs’.
Psychostick Mad Marchness Tour dates:
March 12 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Chameleon Room – Ticket Link
March 13 – Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog (SXSW) – Event Details w/ Hed PE, Smile Empty Soul, Blue Felix, The Heroine, Righteous Vendetta, and First Degree, SXSW show–free admission! Ages 18+; Doors at 11 a.m., Psychostick plays at 3:15 p.m.; all other SXSW info can be found at http://www.sxsw.com
March 14 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Zero’s – Event Details – w/ Throw the Fight, and Spanish Reds
March 15 – Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth area) @ QuickTrip Park (SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! MUSIC FESTIVAL) – Event Details – Ticket Link – w/ Mindless Self Indulgence, Motionless In White, Bring Me the Horizon, Of Mice and Men, Hed PE, Throw the Fight, many others. MANY OTHERS. Complete list here: http://www.southbysowhat.com/home/2014-line-up/
March 17 -Houston, TX @ BFE Rock Club w/ RWWD Houston, 12 Gauge Awakening, Klodine, Abandon This Oath, and Chaos Sauce
March 18 – Pascagoula, MS @ Thunders
March 19 – New Orleans, LA @ Hangar 13 – Ticket Link – w/ Abandon This Oath, Wreckage Revival, and Madfro
March 20 – Birmingham, AL @ The High Note w/ Abandon This Oath, Dark Before Dawn, Sweet Violence, A Day Worth Dying For
March 21 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
March 22 – Pontiac, IL @ Freakster’s Roadhouse – Event Details
Music Videos
‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE (grow a beard! Debut #14 on US radio metal charts)
‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc (viral hit for dogs that like socks)
‘Sadface Emoticon’ – http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4 (video for social media whiners)
‘Boobs’ – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc (title says it all)
‘Beer’ – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 5 million views (we all love the beer!)
‘Girl Directions‘ – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0 (sometimes she gets us lost, but not all the time)
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, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.
Almost 100 percent do-it-yourself, Psychostick never strays from its signature sound, a combination of heavy music that Chimaira, Machine Head, and Hatebreed would be proud of, and wit and humor that would make Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic holler with laughter.
With three full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title,” “Sandwich,” and their holiday album, “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” – the band released their latest record, “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D,” in 2011, following it up with a tour with Mushroomhead to add to their total count of 21 nationwide tours that have hit 47 states.
After a successful 2013 that saw these touring ninja warriors hit the road for multiple shows on the ‘Our Tour Can Beat Up Your Tour’, ‘Blow Your Fingers Off’ summer tour, their late summer dates with American Head Charge plus appearances at summer fests that included Rockapalooza, A2 Fest, Breast Fest Biker Bash, and Dirtfest. The band finally took a break in last months of the year and held a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), where they are now currently in studio recording their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs’.
For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/psychostick
1 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Unleash FREE Download Compilation of 2014 Battling Bands; Line Up Announced! One Band To Rule Them All!
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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Unleash FREE Download Compilation of 2014 Battling Bands; Line Up Announced! One Band To Rule Them All!
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to unleash in promotion of this year’s 2014 battle line up, a FREE DOWNLOAD compilation featuring some of the indie metal bands competing in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
FREE DOWNLOAD link: https://wackenmetalbattlecanada.bandcamp.com/album/wacken-metal-battle-canada-compilation-vol-2
About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada line up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The bands will compete during the months of March, April and May in 22 qualifying rounds, 6 semi-finals, and an Alberta final along with the national final being held on June 7th in Toronto, ON at Opera House.
One band will be chosen to represent the nation with highest honour at this year’s 2014 international battle at the world’s most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany.
The finals will have the following representation and will be judged along with all other rounds by a panel of music industry representatives.
1 finalist from Vancouver, BC
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off in Alberta final)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Montreal, QC
Last year’s battle was witnessed to Toronto, ON’s epic power/death metal band Crimson Shadows not only winning the 2013 Canadian final but conquering the international final and performing in front of thousands unknown to their behemoth sound. (Video of that champion set can be viewed here.) The band joined a list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.
Submissions were open from December 5, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2014 Line Up:
TORONTO
Sat, March 8 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details – Ticket Link
The Parallax
Sovereign Council
Oneiromancy
Pariah
Psycho Mad Sally
Fri, March 14 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Our Covenant
Operus
Protokult
The Fiction In Folklore
Endemise
Fri, March 21 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Burning The Day
The Curse Within
SludgeHammer
Empyrean Plague
My Hollow
Fri, March 28 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Beg For Mercy
Tsargrad
At Dawn’s Edge
Shattered Remains
Santuarium
Fri, April 4 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Shotgun Cure
The Blackcloud Syndicate
Dawn Vally
Wretchedpain
FINAL TRIGGER (Special Guest Headliner)
Toronto – Semi-Finals:
Sat, April 26 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details
Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
National Final:
Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
MONTREAL
Sun, April 27 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
NearGrey
Sudden Spawn
Fanachronic
Eclipse Prophecy
Thur, May 1 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Kruhl
Warsenal
Mutank
Chemical Way
Wed, May 14 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
The Catalyst
Forbidden Sin
Ogenix
Evertrapped
Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Hidden Pride
Dark Century
Tunguska Mammoth
Uriel
Montreal Semi-Final:
Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
CALGARY
Sat, Jan 25 @ The D, 222 7 St S.W. – Event Details
Krepitus – WINNER
Video – Calgary Battle One – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU2_jT9elUI
Sat, March 8 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details
Sat, March 22 @ The D, 222 7 St S.W. – Event Details
Sat, April 26 @ The D, 222 7 St S.W. – Event Details
Fri, May 2 @ The D, 222 7 St S.W. – Event Details
Calgary Semi-Final:
Sat, May 3 @ Lord Nelson’s Pub, 1020 8 Ave SW. – Event Details
EDMONTON
Wed, March 5 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW. – Event Details
Bring Us Your Dead
Immunize
Quietus
These Colors Don’t Run
With Malice
Wed, March 19 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW.
Black XIII
Death Assembly
Display of Decay
Samandriel
Arrival of Autumn
Wed, April 2 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW.
BLËED
Earth’s Ashes
Eye of Horus
Netherward
This is War
Wed, April 23 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW.
Death Toll Rising
Dieuponaday
Ides of Winter
Kryosphere
VANCOUVER
Wed, March 5 @ Red Room Ultra Bar, 398 Richards St. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Wed, March 19 @ Red Room Ultra Bar, 398 Richards St. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Vancouver Semi-Final:
Sat, May 3 @ Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. – Event Details – Ticket Link
Special Guest Headliners: Mitochondrion and Aevangelist
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
H.M.M.A.C. – https://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – www.calgarymetalfest.com
Media Sponsors:
Abort Mag – http://www.abortmag.com
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Camuz – http://www.camuz.ca
Canadian Music News – http://www.canadianmusicnews.com
Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
CJSR – http://www.cjsr.ca
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hellbound – www.Hellbound.ca
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Montreal Music Scene – http://www.montrealmusicscene.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
MusikUniverse – http://www.musikuniverse.com
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Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
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0 On The Road Again! Comedy Rockers Psychostick Announce SXSW, South By So What?, Mad Marchness Tour; New Video ‘Obey The Beard’
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
Tour Dates | Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Reverbnation | Twitter | Soundcloud
Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes
On The Road Again! Comedy Rockers Psychostick Announce SXSW, South By So What?, Mad Marchness Tour; New Video ‘Obey The Beard’
On the road again! One of America’s favourite comedy rock bands Psychostick are kicking off 2014 with their Mad Marchness Tour that includes a SXSW showcase on March 13th at Red Dog in Austin, TX and a show date at South By So What? on March 15th at Quicktrip Park in Grande Prairie, TX (Dallas/ Forth Worth area).
Guitarist Josh Key comments:
“Not only are we super excited to get to eat some awesome Tex-Mex in Texas this March, but we’re also very excited, if not MORE excited, to be playing the legendary South By South West and South By So What?! with Mindless Self Indulgence!”
Psychostick Mad Marchness Tour dates:
March 11 – Springfield, MO @ Outlander Room – Event Details
March 12 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Chameleon Room – Ticket Link
March 13 – Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog (SXSW) – Event Details w/ Hed PE, Smile Empty Soul, Blue Felix, The Heroine, Righteous Vendetta, and First Degree, SXSW show–free admission! Ages 18+; Doors at 11 a.m., Psychostick plays at 3:15 p.m.; all other SXSW info can be found at http://www.sxsw.com
March 14 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Zero’s – Event Details – w/ Throw the Fight, and Spanish Reds
March 15 – Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth area) @ QuickTrip Park (SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! MUSIC FESTIVAL) – Event Details – Ticket Link – w/ Mindless Self Indulgence, Motionless In White, Bring Me the Horizon, Of Mice and Men, Hed PE, Throw the Fight, many others. MANY OTHERS. Complete list here: http://www.southbysowhat.com/home/2014-line-up/
March 17 -Houston, TX @ BFE Rock Club w/ RWWD Houston, 12 Gauge Awakening, Klodine, Abandon This Oath, and Chaos Sauce
March 18 – Pascagoula, MS @ Thunders
March 19 – New Orleans, LA @ Hangar 13 – Ticket Link – w/ Abandon This Oath, Wreckage Revival, and Madfro
March 20 – Birmingham, AL @ The High Note w/ Abandon This Oath, Dark Before Dawn, Sweet Violence, A Day Worth Dying For
March 21 @ Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
March 22 @ Pontiac, IL @ Freakster’s Roadhouse – Event Details
The laugh makers recently released their new music video and single ‘Obey The Beard’, which debut at #14 on US radio metal charts. After a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), the band is currently working on their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs’.
Music Videos
‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE (grow a beard! Debut #14 on US radio metal charts)
‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc (viral hit for dogs that like socks)
‘Sadface Emoticon’ – http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4 (video for social media whiners)
‘Boobs’ – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc (title says it all)
‘Beer’ – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 5 million views (we all love the beer!)
‘Girl Directions‘ – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0 (sometimes she gets us lost, but not all the time)
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, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.
Almost 100 percent do-it-yourself, Psychostick never strays from its signature sound, a combination of heavy music that Chimaira, Machine Head, and Hatebreed would be proud of, and wit and humor that would make Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic holler with laughter.
With three full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title,” “Sandwich,” and their holiday album, “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” – the band released their latest record, “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D,” in 2011, following it up with a tour with Mushroomhead to add to their total count of 21 nationwide tours that have hit 47 states.
After a successful 2013 that saw these touring ninja warriors hit the road for multiple shows on the ‘Our Tour Can Beat Up Your Tour’, ‘Blow Your Fingers Off’ summer tour, their late summer dates with American Head Charge plus appearances at summer fests that included Rockapalooza, A2 Fest, Breast Fest Biker Bash, and Dirtfest. The band finally took a break in last months of the year and held a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), where they are now currently in studio recording their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs’.
For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/psychostick
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