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0 NEWS: ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Goodbye Show For Bassist Seedy Mitchell + Post Farewell Video + Begin Search For New Player

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

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 – November 28, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

(R.I.Y.L. – Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexis On Fire, Cancer Bats, Five Finger Death Punch)

EPK | Press Photo

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ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Goodbye Show For Bassist Seedy Mitchell + Post Farewell Video + Begin Search For New Player

Seedy Mitchell’s farewell to All Else Fails and fans – video –  http://youtu.be/Iefim5zGLR4

Music Video – A Most Unwanted Reprieve – http://youtu.be/MpNxV-VE46Y 

Music Video – Better Left Undead – http://youtu.be/Msj1GgtJNbg

‘Fucktropolis’ – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/album/fucktropolis

     
All Else Fails
, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band from Edmonton, AB who’s latest EP ‘Fucktropolis’ garnered them award wins at the Western Canadian Music Awards and Edmonton Music Awards, announce the departure of long time bassist Seedy Mitchellwhom will be performing his last show with the band on December 5th in Edmonton at the Rendez Vous Pub. With his departure, the band will be moving forward and arecurrently searching for a new bassist to work with them on their follow up release.

Seedy Mitchell has issued the following statement on his departure:

 

A Eulogy, to whoever gives a shit,

This message is to set the record straight and quell speculation surrounding my departure from All Else Fails.  First and foremost, I love this band.  I love my band brothers, I love the management and I love the fans. You will always be my family and I hope there are no hard feelings, aside from my causing disappointment, between us. There has never been anything but honesty and heart within the band, within the band’s music and in the decision making so with respect, I’m going to lay it all out there.

For a long time I’ve been at war in my mind because the people involved in this project mean so much to me, but the fact is, I’ve lost my passion and desire to pursue music in this capacity, and I’m retiring from the idea.  A negative and soulless outlook from anyone in a band reverberates throughout the entire project and will inevitably bring it down. For a long time I’ve felt like a boxed artist, a painter making prints, and I feel like I’ve been too busy being in a band to do what’s right for me, and that’s simply writing and recording.  Expel the demons and move on.  To me, the rest seems trivial and just slows that process down. Having said that, an artist never quits, so keep your ears open.  You can expect music from two sources now, and in the meantime, I’ll be standing next to you in the crowd, as an AEF fan.

With utmost respect,
And with endless gratitude,
Thanks for all the beer.

Seedy Mitchell 

 

Statement from vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko on Mitchell’s departure:

Life goes on and so does All Else Fails. Obviously we would have loved to continue with Mitch as our bassist, but he has to follow his own path, and we all respect that. Besides, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that this isn’t the last you have heard of him with us. Meanwhile, we have been writing our next album (which is sounding rad already!) and will not be slowing down at all while we search for our new member. We will be playing live with a fill in bassist until the spot is permanently filled.

December 5th, 2014

Rendezvous Pub

10108 149st NW, Edmonton AB

Doors 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 Adv $15 @ The door
18+

w/ Tyrant and Until Dawn

More Event Details here.

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 Korn, Killswitch Engage, 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

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

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0 NEWS: BLIND RACE Post ‘Truth or Dare’ Lyric Video; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

  • November 12, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Blind Race

amr_logo_smal_570For 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 – November 12, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL = Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch

BlindRace.net| Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Instagram | Soundcloud

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BLIND RACE Post ‘Truth or Dare’ Lyric Video; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

Lyric Video – Truth or Dare – http://youtu.be/6sqeXCkh9VY

     Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE have posted a new lyric video for ‘Truth or Dare’ at the following link here. The track, which was also a Revolver Mag song of the day last week, is off their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ due out on November 18, 2014. The EP was produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.

EP  Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – (lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXVQ

FREE Song Download ‘Come and Get It’ here

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0

Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It

  1. Hypocrite (3:31)
  2. Come And Get It (3:32)
  3. Hopeless (3:18)
  4. Truth Or Dare (4:38)
  5. Gone (1:41)

EP Length: 16:32

About:

What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.

Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.

Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.

Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song.  From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack.  These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.

For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/

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“or those of you who are unfamiliar with the band, I would describe their sound as something like a mix between VOLBEAT and GODSMACK, but noticeably heavier and with a much more serious tone. There is also a prominent groove element present, particularly in the hostile, no-nonsense opener “Hypocrite” as well as the blistering riffs of the high-octane title track. I know that Metal fans pride their music on remaining mostly an underground phenomenon, but I could totally hear these guys on the radio, which I don’t say to simply lump them in with the legions of today’s jock-rock bands. They definitely have the songs to back up their superb musicianship, with a precise yet pummeling rhythm section synchronized expertly with the guitar riffs.” – Metal Temple

 

“…the latest effort from BLIND RACE paints the picture of a band firing on all cylinders. A mature, dynamic, and memorable release, fans of Alternative and traditional Heavy Metal alike will find a lot to like on “Come And Get It.”” – Metal Temple

 

“I would encourage anyone to take the time to check out the Come And Get It EP as you will find yourself quickly drawn in.” – The Front Row Report

 

“strong, aggressive, and hard driving. The first two tracks especially deliver a heavy punch, the kind of thing that will certainly get audiences roused and ready to stomp about….The guitar solo on that track (Hopeless), however, was well worth a listen. It’s a highlight of the album; check it out.” – Sea of Tranquility

 

“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock

 

“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following”  – Spenny Bullen

 

“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley‘s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)

0 NEWS: BLIND RACE ‘Truth or Dare’ Revolver Mag Song of The Day; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

  • November 4, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Blind Race

amr_logo_smal_570For 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 – November 4, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL =  Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch

BlindRace.net| Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Instagram | Soundcloud

Buy Links: iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo | Download EP Lyrics | Download EP Cover

BLIND RACE ‘Truth or Dare’ Revolver Mag Song of The Day; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE has teamed up with Revolver Magazine’s newsletter for the band’s track ‘Truth or Dare’ as song of the day, which can also be heard at the following link here.

“We are pumped for everyone to hear this tune! Truth Or Dare probably represents in the best way what we are all about. Diverse like a melting pot! Enjoy \m/” – comments drummer Stelios Kentros

The track is off their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ due out on November 18, 2014 and was produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.

Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – (lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXVQ

FREE Song Download ‘Come and Get It’ here

EP  Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0

Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It

  1. Hypocrite (3:31)
  2. Come And Get It (3:32)
  3. Hopeless (3:18)
  4. Truth Or Dare (4:38)
  5. Gone (1:41)

EP Length: 16:32

About:

What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.

Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.

Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.

Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song.  From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack.  These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.

For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/

– 30 –

“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock

“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following”  – Spenny Bullen

“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley’s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)

0 Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Lyric Video ‘Come And Get It’ + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th

  • October 15, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Blind Race · Indie Week

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 15, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL =  Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch

BlindRace.net| Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Instagram | Soundcloud

Buy Links: iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo | Download EP Lyrics | Download EP Cover

Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Lyric Video ‘Come And Get It’ + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th

Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It

1. Hypocrite (3:31)

2. Come And Get It (3:32)

3. Hopeless (3:18)

4. Truth Or Dare (4:38)

5. Gone (1:41)

EP Length: 16:32

     Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE has posted a new lyric video for the title track off their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ at the following link below plus have made it available as a FREE Download onPureGrainAudio.com here. The EP is due out on November 18, 2014 and was produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.

(lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”)  – Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXVQ 

EP  Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0

If you’re in the Toronto area, BLIND RACE will be performing at this year’s Indie Week Fest on Thursday, October 16th at Cherry Cola’s. For more info and tickets, please visit the following link here.

Upcoming Show Dates:

October 16 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola (Indie Week)
October 31 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – EP Release Party on Halloween night

About:

What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.

Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.

Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.

Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song.  From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack.  These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.

For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/

– 30 –

“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock

“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following”  – Spenny Bullen

“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley’s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)

0 NEWS: Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Offer FREE Download ‘Come And Get It’ On PureGrainAudio + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th

  • October 10, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Blind Race

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL =  Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch

BlindRace.net| Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Instagram | Soundcloud

Buy Links: iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo | Download EP Lyrics | Download EP Cover

Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Offer FREE Download ‘Come And Get It’ On PureGrainAudio + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th

Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE is offering fans a FREE download of their title track from their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ exclusively on PureGrainAudio.comhere. The EP is due out on November 18, 2014 and was produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.

“You can be up or down, but no matter what you have to keep fighting and moving on. When someone wants to take everything away from you, they can come and get it, but that doesn’t mean they will succeed.” comments drummer Stelios Kentros.

EP  Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

In additional news, BLIND RACE will be performing at this year’s Indie Week Fest in Toronto, ON on October 16th at Cherry Cola’s. For more info and tickets, please visit the following link here.

Upcoming Show Dates:

October 16 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola (Indie Week)
October 31 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – EP Release Party on Halloween night

Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It

  1. Hypocrite (3:31)
  2. Come And Get It (3:32)
  3. Hopeless (3:18)
  4. Truth Or Dare (4:38)
  5. Gone (1:41)

EP Length: 16:32

About:

What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.

Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.

Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.

Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song.  From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack.  These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.

For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/

– 30 –

“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following”  – Spenny Bullen

“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley’s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)

0 NEWS: ALL ELSE FAILS Win Metal Recording of The Year At Western Canadian Music Awards

  • October 9, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

amr_logo_smal_570

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 9, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

(R.I.Y.L. – Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexis On Fire, Cancer Bats, Five Finger Death Punch)

EPK | Press Photo

Tour Dates | AllElseFails.ca  | Facebook | Youtube

Reverbnation | CBC Radio 3 |  Twitter  | Sonicbids

Bandcamp   iTunes   CD Baby   LoudTrax

ALL ELSE FAILS Win Metal Recording of The Year At Western Canadian Music Awards

(WCMA award pic with Canadian legend of “The Cat Came Back” fame…. FRED PENNER!!!

“Yeah that was truly awesome!” vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko said about that pic “Yeah…. we might have had him in a head lock!”)

       All Else Fails, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band is proud to announce they have won Metal Recording of The Year for their latest EP ‘Fucktropolis’ at this year’s 12th annual Western Canadian Music Awardsthat took place on October 5th in Winnipeg, MB. This is also the band’s second award for 2014, previously winning Metal/Hard Music Recording of The Year at the Edmonton Music Awards.

Vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko comments:
“It’s an honour, one we never expected, we just make music we love, and it’s amazing that other people seem to love it as well.​”

Metal/HardMusic Recording of the Year Nominees

All Else Fails – Fucktropolis (AB)

Incura – Incura (BC)

Noire – Dark Reverence (MB)

Sain Arden – A Tear From The Conquered Realm (BC)

Until Dawn – Horizon (AB)

Nominees List: http://breakoutwest.ca/2014-wcma/ 

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 

Music Video – Better Left Undead – http://youtu.be/Msj1GgtJNbg

‘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

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 Korn, Killswitch Engage, 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

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

0 NEWS: Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Post ‘Come And Get It’ EP Teaser + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th

  • October 2, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Blind Race

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 2, 2014

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RIYL =  Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch

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Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Post ‘Come And Get It’ EP Teaser + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th

Toronto, ON alternative metal band Blind Race is now streaming the teaser for their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ due out on November 18, 2014. The EP is produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.

“How excited and stoked we feel are just terms to use lightly for our upcoming release and here we premiere just a snippet of our raw, air thrusting, high octane EP. We can’t wait to share with everyone our new material. Check it out!” comments drummer Stelio Kentros.

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0

EP  Teaser Stream + Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

come & get it ep teaser

Upcoming Show Dates:

October 16 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola (Indie Week)
October 31 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – EP Release Party on Halloween night

Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It

  1. Hypocrite (3:31)
  2. Come And Get It (3:32)
  3. Hopeless (3:18)
  4. Truth Or Dare (4:38)
  5. Gone (1:41)

EP Length: 16:32

About:

What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.

Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.

Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.

Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song.  From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack.  These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.blindrace.net/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blind-Race/7691919182

http://twitter.com/BlindRace

http://www.youtube.com/BlindRace1

http://instagram.com/blindracemusic

http://soundcloud.com/blind-race

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“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following”  – Spenny Bullen

“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley’s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)

0 ALL ELSE FAILS Western Canadian Music Award Nomination; Performing At Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival & Loud As Hell Festival

  • June 19, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

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(R.I.Y.L. – Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexis On Fire, Cancer Bats, Five Finger Death Punch)

EPK | Press Photo

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ALL ELSE FAILS Western Canadian Music Award Nomination; Performing At Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival & Loud As Hell Festival

L-R – Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals | Ryan Biggs – Drums | Mike Sands – Guitar (Photo Credit – Fadeback Studios)

       All Else Fails, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band that recently won Metal Recording of the Year at the Edmonton Music Awards are proud to announce another nomination for Metal/Hard Music Recording of the Year for their latest EP ‘Fucktropolis’ at this year’s upcoming 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards.

Vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko comments:

“We were really surprised by the nomination for the WCMA’s but really proud at the same time, we put a lot into Fucktropolis and it’s great to have the Canadian music industry recognize that. We can’t wait to play the very first Tail Creek Music fest this year, the line up is phenomenal… we have a really sweet spot on the second stage between Killswitch and Korn.  And to be a part of Loud as Hell Metal fest again this year is great! We’ll be sharing the stage with some killer metal bands like Protest, Titan’s Eve, West of Hell and so many more. It’s good to be getting out there and hitting the stage again.”

Metal/HardMusic Recording of the Year
All Else Fails – Fucktropolis (AB)
Incura – Incura (BC)
Noire – Dark Reverence (MB)
Sain Arden – A Tear From The Conquered Realm (BC)
Until Dawn – Horizon (AB)

Nominees List: http://breakoutwest.ca/2014-wcma/

Western Canadian Music Awards Gala will be hosted at the new Club Regent Event Centre, October 5 in Winnipeg during BreakOut West from October 2nd to 5th and is part of the 2014 Manitoba Year of Music.

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 

In additional news, All Else Fails will be performing 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 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/. Plus the band have confirmed a September 19th in Calgary at Dicken’s Pub w/ Every Hour Kills, The Rising and Enemyus. Check out this great online commercial for the show – http://youtu.be/zvVOMT-gMrA – Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/658199404255103/

all else fails september 19th with guests every hour kills / the rising / enemyus

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:

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.AllElseFails.ca 

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada 

Twitter: @allelsefailsca 

http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/

0 ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Return of Drummer Ryan Biggs; New Music Video ‘A Most Unwanted Reprieve’

  • January 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

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Tour Dates | AllElseFails.ca  | Facebook | Youtube | Myspace

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ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Return of Drummer Ryan Biggs; New Music Video ‘A Most Unwanted Reprieve’

L-R – Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals | Ryan Biggs – Drums | Mike Sands – Guitar (Photo Credit – Fadeback Studios)

In a statement posted on their facebook page, All Else Fails have announced the return of drummer Ryan Biggs who was the band during 2010 along with being a touring member through 2011 and 2012.

“I won’t go into the boring details about whats been up the last couple of months, but the short version is that we are really excited to have Ryan Biggs back behind the drums for us! This seems like a suitable time to share this previously unreleased episode of Breaking Acclaim: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLqh4w_yvp4 “
breaking acclaim season 1 episode 5 "my boyfriends back"

The band was scheduled to perform on Feb 1st at Studio Music Foundation in Edmonton w/ Enemyus, Dieuponaday but due to scheduling conflict are now unable to take the stage, but will be performing in Drumheller, AB on March 1st at  the Whiskey Lounge & Night Club w/ Maimed Wolf plus on April 26th at The Vat in Red Deer, AB with Ninjaspy .

AEF released their latest EP ‘Fucktropolis’ on Suicidal Bride Records this past summer, and recently released their latest music video ‘A Most Unwanted Reprieve’.

“This new video is different for us because it’s all live footage filmed during our set at Loud as Hell Metal Fest in Drumheller, AB last summer and obviously the fans played a big part in how it came out. We are also debuting our new VEVO channel with this one. We’d like to wish all our fans a Merry Fucking Christmas from All Else Fails!” comments All Else Fails vocalist / guitarist and video director Barrett Klesko.

all else fails - a most unwanted reprieve

VEVO: http://www.vevo.com/watch/all-else-fails/a-most-unwanted-reprieve/QMGR31302965

Youtube: http://youtu.be/MpNxV-VE46Y

‘Fucktropolis‘ is All Else Fails‘ fourth release since 2007 and is the follow up to their 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.

Upcoming Show Dates:

March 1, 2014 – Whiskey Lounge & Night Club – Drumheller, AB w/ Maimed Wolf – Show Details

April 26, 2014 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB – w/ Ninjaspy

Fucktropolis – Track Listing:

1. AntiMartyr

2. Better Left Undead [Free Download] [Youtube] [Music Video]

3. La Demencia Violenta

4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice

5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve

‘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.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/

0 Brass Metallers FALLSTAF Return With New Music Video ‘Miller’s Crossing’ and New Bassist

  • December 7, 2012
  • by Asher
  • · Fallstaf

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The Hitman – Trombone|GOYY (Bruno Goyer) – Bass| Matt – Drums|Simm – Guitar |Ian – Vocals (Photo Credit – Paul Brutal)

   Working in studio and adding new bassist Bruno Goyer aka GOYY to their line-up, Montreal brass metallers Fallstaf have unleashed their latest music video and new single “Miller’s Crossing”at the following link below:

The new single follows last year’s debut album “Bastard Sons of A Pure Breed”, which features 11 tracks of fury; self-produced by Fallstaf, and mixed and mastered by Kevin Jardine (Slaves on Dope) of Uplift Studios and was the follow up their 2009 EP “The Hitman Plays Trombone”. Blending aggressive trombone with heavy rock, thrash and hardcore influences,  Fallstaf are excited to unleash a new sound to the metal family tree, which was born out of their other more soften music collective North East Bistro.

Show Dates:

Feb 21, 2013 – Cafe Chaos – Montreal, QC – Buckfest w/ Konkreat, Under Aspect

March 9, 2013 – Le Barock – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC w/ La Corriveau – Show Details

Track Listing – Bastard Sons Of A Pure Breed

1. Dark Days
2. The Cost
3. Eulogy
4. Not Welcome
5. Pull The Knife
6. My Demons (acoustic version)
7. 10 Years In Flames
8. The Hounds
9. Fuck The Fence
10. My Demons
11. Violent As Violence Can Be

Music Video – ‘The Cost’ 

Music Video – ‘Pull The Knife’

 

BIO:

Hiring a hit man can sometimes to be seen as a means to an end, but not for Montreal, QC metallers Fallstaf. With their aggressive tendencies and energetic approach to lay it all out in the mosh pit, these brawlers realized that hiring a hit man with a trombone is the means to fuel the fire and only the beginning of what has become.

Forming their own new genre dubbed “Brass Metal”, out of their other more soften music collective North East Bistro. Fallstaf is the angry brother who has melange the trombone assassinations of the hit man with their brand of aggressive / heavy hitting metal that ranges in influences from heavy rock, thrash and hardcore. Expressing their darkest moments from their corner of the world with a creative metal soundscape, Fallstaf is set to release their debut full length  “Bastard Sons of a Pure Breed” on October 25, 2011 and add a new sound to the metal family tree.

The 11 track album of fury is the follow up to Fallstaf’s 2009 EP “The Hitman Plays Trombone” and was self produced by Fallstaf, and mixed and mastered by Kevin Jardine (Slaves on Dope) of Uplift Studios.

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