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0 Nuevo EP de TYLOR DORY TRIO Featured on Noizz Webzine

  • October 15, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

http://noizzwebzine.blogspot.com.es/2015/09/nuevo-ep-de-tylor-dory-trio.html

0 Canadian Metallers ODIUM Stream New Track ‘Dead’ From Upcoming Album ‘Terraform’ Due Out Oct 23rd

  • October 15, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Odium

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC –  October 15, 2015

 

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For fans of Soilwork, Lamb of God, Darkest Hour, Scar Symmetry

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Canadian Metallers ODIUM Stream New Track ‘Dead’ From Upcoming Album ‘Terraform’ Due Out Oct 23rd

L-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK)

Song Stream – Failure II – Listen here

      ODIUM has been operating out of Hanover, Ontario producing dark, yet melodic metal layered with fast-paced gruff bellows, resonating vocals, and pounding instrumentals for nearly a decade. After releasing an EP, two full-length records plus line up change, the band is gearing up for their third album ‘Terraform’ due out on October 23, 2015and before its release they are streaming their next single ‘Dead’ at the following link https://odium1.bandcamp.com/track/dead-2.
Plus offering fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of their track ‘Return To Form’ at the following link: https://odium1.bandcamp.com/track/return-to-form.
Album Pre-Order – https://www.kt8merch.com/store/pages/18414/Odium.htm 
Upcoming Show Dates:
Nov 20 – Richmond Tavern – London, ON – Event info here.
Nov 21 – Rockpile West – Toronto, ON w/ My Dear Malice, Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy, Crimson Breed, Dawn Vally, Hey Clown

Track Listing: Odium – Terraform
1. Odyssey (2:26)
2. Feral Inversion (5:04)
3. Centipedes (3:43)
4. Return to Form (4:26)
5. Delusion (4:18)
6. Dead (4:16)
7. Failure II (4:17)
8. Obsolete (4:46)
9. The Cell (4:48)
10. Redemption (3:48)
11. Displacement of Hope (6:00)
Album Length: 47:57

About:

ODIUM’s goal is to write heavy and melodic music, while constantly developing their style from album to album. The instrumentals lend their tone and energy to invite more versatility in the vocals in each song. Their passion for performing live and incredible stage energy has allowed them to open for Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Divinity, Moneen, and Fuck the Facts.

The lyrics invite listeners to take a journey through despair, while the bass and drums drive the rhythm, the guitars straddle the line between pure aggression and melodic riffs. For ODIUM there has always been a pattern of evolution over the past few years that allows them to continuously create multi-genre influenced music. The band is comprised of Joe Mullen, Jake Fortney, Andrew Fullerton, Bo Louther, Marc Dobson, who have come from various bands such as Archaea/Willfall.

The bands name is defined as ‘disgraceful hate’ however after the past 10 years they have come to see the band name relating directly to perseverance. ODIUM has a foundation of trust which creates a bond likened to that of a brotherhood. The dedication and teamwork within the band is based on respect, and because the internal bond is so strong they are able to create a meaningful connection with fans.

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“Standouts like the album’s opening title track pit detuned, jud-judding six-strings and double-kick drum rhythms with singer Thomas Emmans’s varied vocal styles, which run from Maynard James Keenan-styled creep-crooning to esophagus-annihilating screams.” – Exclaim!

“Loud and fast but also melodic and complex,  fan of acts like Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God will not be disappointed.” – London Metro News

“Odium are very good at what they do, namely melodic Death Metal. This Canadian quintet have a lot going for them…competent and execute the form very well… There are some nice orchestrated atmospheric moments such as at the beginning of ‘Insomina’” – Metal-Rules.com

“Odium posses very distinctive and strong melodic leanings, catchy riffing and undeniable prowess on the performing front – especially with the clean/growl vocal trade-off and the tight rhythm section….cuts like the thrashy “Viral By Nature”, “Within the Distraction” and the title track, perfectly blend with the more expansive sound of “No Way Out” and the melancholic quasi-ballad “The Descent” among others to deliver a decently solid piece of modern Metal. ” – PureGrainAudio.com

“The thing with a band like Odium is that they know how to walk that line between full on heavy, thrashed out metal and melody. It’s definitely their style, but they only seem to turn it on where it’s necessary, and that speaks to a much wider audience.” – Juliette Jagger – AlanCross.ca

0 Edmonton Goth Rockers VAN HALST Release New Single ‘Save Me’; Toronto Dates @ Indie Week & Pinktober 5.0

  • October 2, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Van Halst

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 2, 2015

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For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

VanhalstMusic.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud | Youtube | Google +

Edmonton Goth Rockers VAN HALST Release New Single ‘Save Me’; Toronto Dates @ Indie Week & Pinktober 5.0

October 16 – The Rivoli – Set time 9pm.  (Indie Week)
October 16 – Coalition Bar – Set time 12:45AM – Event info here. (Indie Week)
October 17 – The Hard Rock Cafe for Pinktober 5.0 Set time 10:30pm  *** all ages – Event info here.

 

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

     Making their first Toronto appearances at Indie Week on October 16th and Pinktober 5.0 on October 17th, Edmonton, AB’s VAN HALST is a fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal.  A project, which began as a solo artist for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations.
Leading up to their performances in Toronto, the band has unleashed their first single ‘Save Me’ from their forthcoming 2016 album “World of Make Believe’, which will be performed live for the first time in Toronto.
Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments about the single:
“Save Me is about Religious Extremists. We chose it for our first single because it’s a statement piece. We wanted to come out with a bang and show everyone what we’re about. We’re very excited to release the song to the world.” 
To listen to ‘Save Me’, please visit the following link: https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/track/save-me 
Also available on iTunes and CD Baby
More about Van Halst:
The band’s influences stay true to goth rock, Kami Van Halst demonstrates an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummelling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgemental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
 
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Strathon J. Bajowsky (Havok Way) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The main writing forces for the band are Kami and Scott working together to give listeners a vivid image of social injustices. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.
For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com 
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“Van Halst’s musical aesthetic is a mix of Joan Jett, Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless and Shinedown.” – Cailtin Crawshaw, Work of Arts Blog

“Her music is in-your-face, rock and roll.” Leah Germain, The Sherwood Park News

“She is a rocker with a social conscience.” Enbridge Emerging Artist Award Write Up

“Kami is one of our heroes, she uses her music to give a voice to those who, at this point in their lives, aren’t heard.” – Alberta Primetime- Around Alberta Feature

0 Kingston Music Review Playlist July 2015

  • September 10, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Scissortooth

http://kingstonmusicreviews.ca/kingstonmusicreviews-playlists/kingstonmusicreviews-metal-playlist-july-2015/ … Continue Reading

0 EPK – Tylor Dory Trio – Carried Away EP (2015)

  • August 31, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Tylor Dory Trio

Tylor Dory Trio – Carried Away EP (2015)

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

For Fans Of = Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Devin Townsend, Dream Theatre, and Rush

TylorDoryTrio.com | Facebook | Twitter | Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Sales links: Itunes

Stream and download through PureGrainAudio.com

Download Album Art | Download High Resolution Photo

PROMO 2015

From L-R: Jonathan Webster (Drums, Backing Vocals), Tylor Dory (Guitar, Vocals), Slava Fedossenko (Bass, Backing Vocals)

Photo credit: Photo Junkies

Download Press Photo | Download Album Cover

Biography

Edmonton’s own Tylor Dory Trio are creating pummeling rock-infused progressive metal with their soaring yet haunting vocals and subtle harmonies draped over technically driven guitar riffs.

Formerly known as Illusive Man, the Tylor Dory Trio features Jonathan Webster on drums and backing vocals, Slava Fedossenko on bass and backing vocals, and of course — Tylor Dory (Death Toll Rising, Villanizer) on guitar and vocals. The band carries their influences like a badge of honour due to the fact that they are all incredibly diverse – Rush, Alice In Chains, Tool, and Devin Townsend. The intention of the group is to create non-genre specific music drawing from all realms of influence; metal, progressive, grunge, and anything else that inspires them.

Their debut EP “Carried Away” is set to be released September 25, 2015. The band is currently recording a follow-up to be mixed and mastered by Christer-André Cederberg beginning later in 2015.

TDT - album cover

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Release Date: Sept 25, 2015

Label: Self-released

Distribution: Oddball Productions

UPC Code #: 888295277761

ISRC: CAV1C1500001-00004

Sales links: Itunes

Track Listing

  1.    Time, The Beholder (8:43)
  2.    Carried Away (5:19)
  3.    The Black Lodge (8:33)
  4.    Anne (6:49)

Album Length: 28:44

Album Credits: All songs performed, written and produced by: Tylor Dory Trio Mixed by: Christer-Andre Cederberg Mastered by: Jens Bogren

Album Band Line Up: Tylor Dory – Guitar, Vocals, Piano/Synthesizer, Slava Fedossenko – Bass Guitar, Jonathan Webster – Drums, Percussion

Upcoming shows

villanizer show

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/489473804562502/

Bermuda Festival Presents: Villainizer Final Show!!!

The Starlite Room

September 11th 2015

18+

Doors 8PM

$10 adv – http://yeglive.ca/events/villainizer/sep-11-2015/starlite-room

Villainizer

http://www.villainizer.com/

Bleed

http://www.bleedband.com/

Bloated Pig

https://www.facebook.com/Bloatedpigmusic

Tylor Dory Trio

http://tylordorytrio.bandcamp.com/releases

Tales of the Tomb

https://www.reverbnation.com/talesofthetomb

Shared Stage w/

Tesseract, Ninjaspy, The Order of Chaos, Villianizer

Discography

2015 – Carried Away

2013 – Illusive EP [Digital Only]

Endorsements

JH Audio In Ear Monitors (artist endorsement)

“It’s not often that you get to say that a band is different, but with the Tylor Dory Trio there is a uniqueness to their sound, a genre on its own. The Tylor Dory Trio introduces us to Progressive Grunge.”- Danny Fournier, Oddball Productions

“Being an Opeth fan, I can’t help but to find similitudes between both bands, but to reduce Tylor Dory Trio(Illusive Man) as an Opeth clone would be too simplistic. The band has a lot of influences, ranging from Dream Theater to Strapping Young Lad to Protest the Hero, it is quite an interesting mix.” – Metal Made In Canada

0 Train Bigger Monkeys – EPK – Human Testing Tour 2015

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

Train Bigger Monkeys –  Canadian Tour 2015

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

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

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

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

TOUR SPONSOR: Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

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

Radio Tracking:  – radiotrackingashermedia(@)gmail.com

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

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

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

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Promotional Video For Tour

Human Testing Tour - 2015 - TBM web

Tour Dates

View Artist Data | Download Tour Poster

Riffs That Kill and sponsored by Hazzardous Material

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

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

TBM-Divergence-Cover

Divergence – Train Bigger Monkeys

Release Date: July 1, 2014

LABEL: None

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

CATOLOG #  766954778 (IPI #)

UPC CODE #  061297421503

ISRC Codes: CAL9T1400001-00012

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

Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Train Bigger Monkeys

All songs written by: Train Bigger Monkeys

Produced by: Jess Charlton and Jason Carter

Mixed by: Jess Charlton

Mastered by: Jess Charlton

Album Band Line Up:

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

Live Band Line Up:

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

Band Photo (no logo)

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

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Biography

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

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

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

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

2014 – Divergence – Full-length

2012 – The Human Disgrace – Full-length

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

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

Farmageddon Open Air 2015

Vernstock 2014

Calgary Metal Fest 2012

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

Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

0 Pre-Release Review – False Flag from Canadian Beats

  • July 10, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Flag

http://canadianbeats.ca/2015/07/09/pre-release-review-false-flag/ … Continue Reading

0 SONG PREMIERE: FALSE FLAG’S “REVERSION OF SIN” + FREE DOWNLOAD

  • July 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Flag

http://www.yellmagazine.com/song-premiere-false-flag-reversion-of-sin/ … Continue Reading

0 EPK – Windy CIty Slaughter – Canadian Slaughter Tour 2015

  • May 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Windy City Slaughter

Windy City Slaughter – Canadian Slaughter Tour (2015)

For fans of Protest the Hero, Suicide Silence, The Black Dahlia Murder, Mudvayne

Tour Dates: June 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 2015

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Protest the Hero, Suicide Silence, The Black Dahlia Murder, Bring Me The Horizon

WindyCitySlaughter.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | CD Baby

UPC CODE # 888295084932
ISRC Codes: CAIF81300001-81300006

Download Album Art | Download High Resolution Photo

“Very quickly I became a fan of the band through the work of their vocalist Dalyn. His voice is quite unique, being both strangely death metal low and deathcore high at the same time. The riff work of Ryan “Carbomb” Sorensen, and bassist Kevin Student brought a nice brand of brutality with the occasional bit of melody, while Joel Zimmerman (no, not THAT Joel Zimmerman) blasted beautifully on the drums. This is one band that I know Crown of Viserys will be following from here on out. They outright kick ass, and I am honestly a bit surprised they didn’t win.” – Crown of Viserys regarding the Edmonton Wacken Metal Battle Canada (2015)
WCS - Group-crop

Top (left to right): Carbomb (Guitar), The Zim (Drums), Kevin S. (Guitar)

Photo credit: Kevin S and Carbomb

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View Artist Data ‘Canadian Slaughter’ Tour Dates | Download Tour Poster

Friday, June 05 – Lethbridge, AB     – The Moose Hall*

(Facebook event)

Saturday, June 06 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn

(Facebook event)

Monday, June 08 – Sudbury, ONT –     Little Montreal

(Facebook event)

Wednesday, June 10 –    Toronto – Nocturne

(Facebook event)

Friday, June 12 –     Oshawa, ONT – The Atria

(Facebook event)

Saturday, June 13 – Guelph, ONT – Dstrct* (Licensed)

(Facebook event)

*All Ages, all other shows are 19+

Alpha - album

Track Listing: Windy City Slaughter – Alpha

  1. Aurora
  2. Grave For Two
  3. Last Breath
  4. Double Tap
  5. Wasted
  6. Alter Ego

All songs written and performed by: Windy City Slaughter
Produced by: Bevin Booth and Windy City Slaughter
Mixed by: Bevin Booth
Mastered by: Troy Glessner (August Burns Red, Devin Townsend, etc.)

Biography

Windy City Slaughter draw up dark imagery through their deafening lows, breakdowns, and occasional pig squeals but the lyrical content defies the genre norm by challenging one to face their greatest fears and overcome them.

Their name is meant to draw up a fear of a rogue serial killer, or a furious storm that is unforgiving. This humble four piece hailing from Grande Prairie, Alberta began in 2012 and has been steadily outgrowing their deathcore genre label by delving into more traditional metal compositions. The band is comprised of Kevin S. on bass, The Zim on drums, and Carbomb as their leading guitarist. Windy City Slaughter is committed to developing their live performance as an engaging and loud act that will lure fans from any metal genre. The band plans to tour eastern Canada June 2015 and has currently released a demo and a full length called ‘Alpha’. Make sure to catch this hurricane of brutal metal as they trek across Canada.

Discography
Alpha – 2014

Festivals
Beaverfest 2014, Wacken Metal Battle Canada (Alberta) 2015

0 Midland Metalhead Help Promote False Flag’s New EP – Nest Of Vipers

  • May 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Falg

http://www.midlandsmetalheads.com/calgarys-groove-metallers-false-flag-western-canada-tour-dates-nest-of-vipers-ep-due-out-aug-4/ … Continue Reading

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