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

September 25, 2014
by Asher
· Quartered

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Track Listing – Quartered – Eyes And Ears (2014)

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

Album Length: 34:06

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

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

Show Dates:

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

About:

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

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

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

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

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

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.quartered.ca/

http://www.facebook.com/quarteredband

http://twitter.com/quartered

http://soundcloud.com/quartered

http://www.youtube.com/quarteredband

http://quartered.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 NEWS: Sing Along To ‘Get Me A Beer!’ New Lyric Video By Prog Folk Metallers PROTOKULT; New Album Out ‘No Beer In Heaven’ + Ontario Show Dates

September 24, 2014
by Asher
· Protokult

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Montreal, QC – September 24, 2014

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NEWS: Sing Along To ‘Get Me A Beer!’ New Lyric Video By Prog Folk Metallers PROTOKULT; New Album Out ‘No Beer In Heaven’ + Ontario Show Dates

Top L-R: Dawid Slowiak (Bass) – Mike Matveev (Drums), Ekaterina Pyatkova (Vocals, Woodwinds, Synthesizer) – Martin Drozd (Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer) – Jeremy Jackson aka Vodnik (Guitar) – Photo Credit: Danielle Griscti

Sing along with beer drinking progressive folk metallers PROTOKULT and their new lyric video for their track ‘Get Me A Beer!”, the perfect song for any metal karaoke party! The drinking anthem is off the band’s new album ‘No Beer In Heaven’ released on August 8th.

“For those of you who can’t understand what the hell Martin is spewing, now is your chance to sing along! Get yourself a cold one and enjoy!” comments Protokult’s vocalist and woodwinds performer Ekaterina Pyatkova.

Lyric Video – Get Me A Beer! – http://youtu.be/lV3vHbwWqN4

In additional new PROTOKULT will be performing the following Ontario show dates opening for Cauldron in Oshawa on October 10th, playing Metal Divas Fest in Toronto on November 29th and supporting Skull Fist in St. Catharines on December 6th.

Upcoming dates:

October 10 – Oshawa, ON – Simcoe Blues & Jazz – w/ Cauldron, AxMinister, Basalisk, Kryptokultus – Show Details

November 29 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club w/ Metal Divas Fest

December 6 – St. Catharines, ON – Mikado Lounge w/ Skull Fist, Last Scattering, Manacle

The Eastern European transplants now residing in Toronto, ON released their sophomore album ‘No Beer In Heaven’ on August 8th with their single ‘Get Me A Beer!’ pleasing beer fans around the globe. This follow up to 2011’s ‘Marzena’ EP and 2009’s debut ‘Ancestral Anthems’ has a beauty and the beast-like contrast between Ekaterina’s haunting vocals and the band’s metal onslaught, the album captures the reformed quintet at an all-time high, showcasing an impressive palette of twelve entirely new compositions, and straps the listener on an adventurous, heavy and experimental trek, diving into themes of drinking, history and human endeavor. The band unites their diverse cultures into one sound, balancing tradition and folklore with heavy, thrash and black metal for headbangers everywhere.

Bandcamp Album Stream – http://protokultmetal.bandcamp.com/album/no-beer-in-heaven

Youtube Album Stream – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tHT25mIl8o

Get Me A Beer! – Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY_ADjSWiK8

Track Listing: Protokult – No Beer In Heaven

1. Get Me A Beer! (3:04)
2. Heaven Cast Me Out (4:04)
3. My Father’s Word (5:49)
4. Flight of The Winged Hussar (5:52)
5. Sol Intention (4:39)
6. Edge of Time (5:28)
7. Sanctuaries (2:04)
8. Desert Scourge (4:31)
9. Gorale (4:15)
10. Summer’s Ode (6:07)
11. Razbival Okovi Perun (1:26)
12. Water of Life (8:46)

Total Length: (56:12)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.protokult.com

http://www.facebook.com/protokult

http://www.twitter.com/protokult

Album Order – http://protokultmetal.bandcamp.com/album/no-beer-in-heaven

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-protokult-no-beer-in-heaven-2014/

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“they’ve got a good sense of humor, and they sound top-notch” – Metal Sucks

“boozy blast of heathen prog” – Team Rock

“Le metal a du talent.” – Metal France

“If you’d like a taste of the brew Protokult has on tap, check out the eclectic, hoppy folk thrasher “Get Me a Beer”. Indeed this mix of traditional folk, thrash metal, death metal, and other genres will have you stomping your feet and drinking too fast.`- Yell Magazine

“The rousing opening track “Get Me A Beer” is alcohol-fueled folk metal with similarities to bands like Korpiklaani, but they have many other facets… It’s an extremely diverse album” – Heavy Metal. About.com

“Ah this album was a pleasure to review. So many albums are a slog to get through, but I was sorry when No Beer In Heaven ended…All the band are excellent musicians and you can hear their joy at playing their music. Ekaterina Pvatlova brings another dimension to the band too; her vocals are nothing you’ve heard in metal before, and I love the touch she brings with the woodwind instruments…I love the track “Get Me A Beer” – it could be marketed as a cure for depression. Elsewhere, the contrast between folk and metal works very harmoniously: heavy and uplifting at the same time. Joyous stuff! The band also have a good sense of humour, and while they can be serious, this is an enjoyable life-affirming album to listen to, which is as it should be. Our lives are brief; we should try and enjoy our spell on this earth! I love the album artwork and presentation too. This is a band the world needs to hear more of. Highly recommended! – Hellbound

“a superb album. Protokult gives folk-metal a new nice dimension. Their progressive folk-metal approach is a very delicious one. Don’t let the ‘beer-titles’ fool you, the band goals are far beyond beer-humpaa. They’re far more serious, despite of the sometimes quite merry tunes. This is one of the best folk-metal albums I’ve heard this year” – Folk-Metal.nl

“Protokult is a colourful collective, made up of four guys and a lady…It is a versatile album…progressive twists and turns in the songs and surprising approaches.” – Lords of Metal

“The very second I started to listen to No Beer In Heaven and “Get Me A Beer” came on I was instantly hooked. Instantly Protokult kills it with a killer opening riff that is a combination of electric guitar and synthesizer. “Get Me A Beer” has one of the wildest mix of genres and styles that I have heard in quite some time.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“Let’s mark the list down, shall we: Awesome Folk music spanning different areas of sound and direction, check! Creative and art work based around an old fashioned beer hall, check! And last, but certainly not least, BEER themed music!!!!.” – Metal Temple

“Folk and metal comes together in a epic way with Protokult. The mix is perfect for the party and other festivity’s that needs a nice kick in the ass, like a metal heads funeral. Hooks, beer and the ever changing change ups makes this LP one for the books.” Tommy Tee – The Metal Factory on Insane Realm Radio.com

“Although PROTOKULT is a Canadian-based group, the members come from various backgrounds (Polish, Irish, Russian, Czech) and the result is a marvellous mix of Canadian and international forces. The goal is to unite these cultures into one sound, balancing tradition and folklore with heavy, thrash and black metal for head-bangers everywhere.” – Demented Magazine

“Most bands go on the road to promote the CD and encourage fans to buy it but this album would actually encourage me to go and see the band. The music speaks and says that this band will be well worth watching live.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Anyone who has seen this band live knows that the beer maidens will be pouring potent potables into ever thirsty mouths at the front of the stage. Before this delightful feature comes to fruition, the fans come in close, sing along, and dance the metal jig during the pagan musical onslaught from the band. We are instantly transported to villages, and forests of another era.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Live Review)

“All in all No Beer In Heaven is an extra large package of dark folk metal here to drink and party with you. If you’re a folk fan, be sure to give them a listen. The album is a solid piece and an enjoyment to even non-folk fans. Oh, and they also love the ‘Water of Life’ (that is vodka if you didn’t know already).” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“They belong amongst the ranks of bands like Moonsorrow and Skyforger…Almost every song twists and turns through several folk metal transformations, without ever tapping into cheesy or overly tired clichés.”- Metal Observer (2010 review for Ancestral Anthems)

“Their songs pulse and writhe like a sinuous living thing.”- Exclaim (2012 review of Marzena)

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

September 22, 2014
by Asher
· MUTANK

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Montreal, QC – September 22, 2014

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

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

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

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

Show Dates:

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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

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

Total Time: 25:00

About:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 NEWS: THRONE OF VENGEANCE Announce Nominations At Calgary’s 8th Annual Beer Core Awards

September 18, 2014
by Asher
· Throne of Vengeance

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2014

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

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THRONE OF VENGEANCE Announce Nominations At Calgary’s 8th Annual Beer Core Awards

Throne of Vengeance, Calgary’s favourite sons of rocking metal are proud to announce their multiple nominations at this year’s 8th annual Calgary Beer Core Awards including Best CD/ Album for their latest release ‘Live Evil’ and Best song for ‘Hands Tied’, which is about a close friend’s imprisonment for a victimless crime and how corrupt the judicial system torments and beats souls senseless. TOV has posted video performing the track at this year’s Calgary Metal Fest – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9lNCJj0psU.

“The Calgary Beercore Awards are upon us and we need your votes! We are very excited to be a part of the 8th annual CBC Awards with nominations in 8 different categories like Best Album, Best Video, Best Song, Best Rock Band, Best Singer and my favorite category… Worst Band Name!” says drummer Trevor Cobb. “The awards show is the one night a year when all of us ‘greasy’ metal heads, rockers, and punk rockers dress up to the nines and look dapper as F&%K! It’s one hell of a celebration so take a second out of your day and vote for your favorite bands.”

To vote for TOV in the following categories, please visit the following link:

Voting Link: http://www.calgarybeercore.com/voter/

Categories:

Best Guitar

Best Bass

Best Stage Performance

Best Rock/Rockabilly/Horror Band

Best Overall Band

Best CD – Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil

Best Song – Throne of Vengeance – Hands Tied

Worst Band Name

The Calgary Beer Core Awards will be hosted at Dicken’s (1000-9th Avenue) on September 27th, Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at door. For more info, please visit http://www.calgarybeercore.com.

About: The Calgary Beer Core was founded by Mark Russell with the goal to get more exposure to Calgary’s great, but ultimately hidden underground music talent. Along with a handful of bands and a lot of work, the Calgary Beer Core has grown into Calgary’s premiere promoter of Hardcore, Rock, Punk, Metal,you name it.The Calgary Beer Core has striven to give back, not just to the music community, but Calgary as a whole. Yearly events like Rock for Tots and partnerships with the interfaith food bank have allowed them to give back to Calgary.

The Calgary Beer Core is also behind the one and only Beer Core Awards, an annual Awards Show that pays tribute to Calgary’s great live acts. Once a year, bands all hope to win the highly prized “Corey” as voted on by their peers.

About TOV: Bridging the gap between metal and rock with help from dual guitar harmonies, pounding drum lines and wide-ranging vocal harmonies, Calgary’s Throne of Vengeancereleased 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’?

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

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

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

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

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:

www.ThroneofVengeance.com

http://www.facebook.com/throneofvengeance

http://www.twitter.com/thronev

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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 Beacon News – Metal Band Kryosphere tour stops in Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer

September 18, 2014
by Asher
· Kryosphere

http://beaconnews.ca/edmonton/2014/09/kryosphere-metal-band-on-west-koast-katastrophe-tour/

0 BLACKTOOTH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

June 12, 2014
by Asher
· Blacktooth Entertainment

BlacktoothEntertainment.com | Facebook

BLACKTOOTH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

*FREE* SHOTGUN CURE / ETERNAL JUDGMENT / OLD JAMES / BLACK ABSINTHE -JUNE 14

Blacktooth Entertainment & Heavy Mentality Proudly Present:

Saturday June 14th @ Smiling Buddha – 961 College St. W.
FREE / 9:00PM / 19+ (Heavy Mentality ♠ Free Concert Series)

SHOTGUN CURE
www.facebook.com/shotguncure

ETERNAL JUDGMENT (Quebec)
www.facebook.com/eternaljudgmentmetal

OLD JAMES

BLACK ABSINTHE
www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband

***Blacktooth Entertainment’s HEAVY MENTALITY is a series of FREE heavy metal concerts and events. With the goal of syndicating and strengthening the Toronto metal scene, HEAVY MENTALITY will showcase underground metal bands from all reaches. Please note that a ‘pay what you can’ donation collection will be in place if you would like to further support the bands.***

Group: HEAVY MENTALITY – TORONTO’S FREE METAL CONCERT SERIES
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www.heavymentality.com
www.blacktoothentertainment.com

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GUTTERMOUTH w/ UNBELIEVERS / BLACK CAT ATTACK / SKULLIANS + MORE! – JUNE 21

Travis Porter, People Put Out Productions & Blacktooth Entertainment present:

GUTTERMOUTH LIVE @ HARD LUCK
Saturday June 21, 2014 @ Hard Luck Bar ♠ 772 Dundas St. W.
7:30 / $15 adv @ ticketweb / 19+

Guttermouth 12:40
Unbelievers 11:55
Black Cat Attack 11:10
Skullians 10:30
The Cola Heads 9:50
Ungrateful Children 9:10
Kill Matilda 8:30

adv tix $15 advance @ Ticketfly:
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/599357?utm_medium=bks
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www.facebook.com/HardLuckBar
www.facebook.com/peopleputout
www.facebook.com/blacktoothentertainment

0 DISPARAGER Announce Show Dates (NYC, OH, DE); New EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’

June 5, 2014
by Asher
· Disparager

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

RIYL = Deftones, Thrice, Junius, Neurosis, Isis, Defeater, Modern Life Is War, Refused, Fugazi

Tour Dates | Disparagermusic.com | Facebook | Twittter | Reverbnation

Soundcloud | Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram

Buy Links: Disparager.bandcamp.com | iTunes |Amazon |CD Baby

EPK | Press Photo | Download Album Lyrics | Download Album Cover

DISPARAGER Announce Show Dates (NYC, OH, DE); New EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’

L-R: Chris AhKao (guitar, vocals), Jason Kim (guitar), Peter Meluso (drums), Sri Rao (bass) – Photo credit: Merissa Blitz

Brooklyn, NY’s post rock metal band DISPARAGER is proud to announce they will be performing the following show dates in support of their debut EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’ released this past March and produced by Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane, H2O, American Nightmare, Polar Bear Club).

Show Dates:

June 14 @ Desmond’s Tavern – New York, NY
DESMOND’S TAVERN, 433 Park Ave. South (29th Street)
$10 admission – 21+ w/ID
For further info: www.desmondstavern.net
Bands Performing:
8pm The Stewart Dolly (thestewartdolly.com)
9pm Disparager (facebook.com/Disparager)
10pm Cicada Radio (facebook.com/we.are.cicada.radio)
11pm Jaguar Shark (facebook.com/wearejaguarshark)
12am Big Cheese (facebook.com/pages/Big-Cheese/146994878841974)

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June 26 @ Buzzbin Art & Music Shop – Canton, OH

BUZZBIN ART & MUSIC SHOP, 339 Cleveland Ave NW

For more info: http://buzzbinshop.com

Bands Performing:

Disparager (facebook.com/disparager)

The Ravenna Arsennal (https://www.facebook.com/theravennaarsenal)

Chasing the Riots (https://www.facebook.com/Chasingtheriotsband)

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June 29 @ Mojo13 – Wilmington, DE

MOJO13, 1706 Philadelphia Pike

For more info: http://www.mojothirteen.com/

Disparager

Sovereign (Facebook.com/soverreignbandofficial)

2 TBA

Formed just last year, DISPARAGER has always had the crazy notion that music is art and that art is never a means to an end but an end in itself. As an extension of frontman Chris AhKao regaining his life from personal demons, this debut EP is a testament to that. Bursting with dense rawness and precision while pushing the boundaries of metal with tracks like “At Least I Still Have Bon Iver” – half folk song, half crushing mix of Isis and Slayer – and “Pictures” – a time signature mindfuck the band is proud NOT to call prog rock. The music is meant to showcase a refusal to settle, to compromise, to live any other life than that inspired by unwavering intent, self-expression and integrity.

EP Stream – Timeless, Ageless – https://soundcloud.com/disparager/sets/timeless-ageless-ep

Song Stream – Tuesday Love – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN2J4SgT830

Song Stream – R.I.P. Bill Hicks – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUPEAO0FWbs

“Disparager are from Brooklyn, New York and play metal or hardcore, or post-rock, or whatever you want to call it. Above all else though, Disparager are fucking badass. ” – Pure Grain Audio

[EP Lyrics – Download]

[EP Cover – Download]

EP Track Listing – Timeless, Ageless:
1. Pictures
2. Tuesday Love
3. Gratitude
4. R.I.P. Bill Hicks
5. At Least I Still Have Bon Iver

For more info, please follow the band at these links:

http://disparagermusic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/disparager

http://www.twitter.com/disparagermusic

http://www.instagram.com/disparagermusic

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

0 Spotlight Ottawa – (Concert Review) – Double Experience

June 3, 2014
by Asher
· Double Experience

http://www.spotlightottawa.com/double-experience-and-iconoclast-entertain-the-crowd-at-zaphods/

0 Canadian Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce USA ‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour (VA,NC,AL,FL,TX,KS,MO,IL)

May 27, 2014
by Asher
· Uncategorized

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

RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age

Tour Dates | 2xXP.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | High Res Press Photo

Canadian Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce USA ‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour

L-R – Ian Nichols (Vocals) | Tim Kealey (Bass) | Kenny Saunders (Drums) | Brock Tinsley (Guitars) | Photo Credit – Vicky Kao

Recently wrapping up their ‘Rated M For MaTour’ that included a showcase at this year’s Canadian Music Week to add their 500+ shows and collection of over 100,000 miles during their multiple past tours across Canada, the UK, and the States. Ottawa, ON video game rock nerds Double Experience are taking no time to hit the road again and going South to the USA for their ‘Smells Like Freedom Tour’ this June, which includes performances at Pegasus Records Store in Florence, AL and video game stores Game Over in Houston, TX and Austin, TX.

“Though this won’t be our first time touring in the USA, each show we booked was in a city or state we have never played before. We’ve already compiled another list of dream locations to visit based on the Food Network, too.” comments bassist Tim Kealey.

The band is gearing up for the August 1st release of their forthcoming album ‘721835′ recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive) in North Carolina. A curious collection of songs that are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy, the album showcases a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences to follow up their 2011 EP ‘One Big Quicksand’ recorded and produced by Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) that was released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada.

The band’s first music video ‘Who The Hell?’ in support of their album ‘721835′ can be viewed at the following link: http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc

‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour Dates:

June 13 – Chesapeake, VA @ Roger’s
June 14 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Chapel Hill Underground
June 19 – Florence, AL @ Pegasus Garage Records Tapes & CDs, Comics
June 20 – Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar
June 21 – Houston, TX @ Game Over
June 22 – Austin, TX @ Headhunters
June 24 – Austin, TX @ Game Over
June 27 – Kansas City, KS @ John Barleycorn’s Bar
June 28 – Overland, MO @ Just Bill’s Place
June 30 – Chicago, IL @ The Elbo Room

Track Listing: 721835

1. Gambit (3:57) [Video]
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41) [Lyric Video]
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34) [Lyric Video]
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19) [Lyric Video]
5. Congratulations on Second Place (3:28)
6. Here’s Y (2:39)
7. Thumbsucker (3:30)
8. Destiny Chile (3:39)
9. Who the Hell? (3:05)

Album Length: 32:57

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock