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0 INIRE Announce Ottawa Date w/ Sebastian Bach Nov 24th Offer Free Download ‘Endless’ via PureGrainAudio; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out Nov 18th

  • October 28, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Inire · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 28, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Lamb of God, Pantera, Hatebreed, Metallica, Tool, Alice in Chains

EPK | Facebook | Youtube | Bandcamp

Download = Press Photo | Album Cover | Album Lyrics/ Booklet

INIRE Announce Ottawa Date w/ Sebastian Bach Nov 24th

Offer Free Download ‘Endless’ via PureGrainAudio; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out Nov 18th

L-R – John Laflamme (Guitar) – Fred B. Simard (Bass) – Dre Versailles (Vocals) – Dim Gervais (Guitar) – Chris Bonavia (Drums)

     Set to unleash their the new album ‘Cauchemar’ on November 18th, Aylmer, QC’s heavy hitting northern riffing groove demons INIRE have been given the nod and will be local opening support for Sebastian Bach’s tour stop in Ottawa on November 24th at Barrymore’s. Full details can be found here.

In additional news, INIRE are offering fans a taste of what’s to come with a FREEdownload of their single ‘Endless’ exclusively via PureGrainAudio.com at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/inire-endless-free-song-download

Plus view their music video for ‘Endless’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX00aBRq7LI

INIRE‘s hard knocking 13 track album ‘Cauchemar’ produced by Chris Bonavia continues the band’s reputation of delivering energetic anthems that have garnered them a loyal following in the Ontario and Quebec scenes.  Since debuting their blend of northern groove and stoner metal with a tinge of hardcore energy on their 2007 self-titled EP to 2009’s full length ‘Born The Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’, the band has gone on to perform on one of Canada’s biggest outdoor festivals Amnesia Rockfest, headline Fete Nationale in Gatineau, QC plus tour across Canada along with sharing the stage with known bands such as Cancer Bats and Kill Devil Hill.

The bands comments on the upcoming release of ‘Cauchemar’:

“It is with some trepidation that we present INIRE’s sophomore record ‘Cauchemar’, the long gestating follow up to 2009’s ‘Born the Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’. It has been a long, arduous labour of love to bring this infectious collection of pure northern rock to fruition and we could not be more proud of the final result. ‘Cauchemar’ is an album that is somehow both more melodic and aggressive than the first outing and a new maturity is obvious on the record. A multitude of influences echo across every track and should bring a knowing smile to fans of old-school acts ranging far and wide from Pantera to Alice in Chains. Despite this, the overall sound is distinctive and ‘Cauchemar’ is definitely its own beast. For fans who like their metal hard hitting and mean as hell. We sincerely hope you enjoy it!”

Album pre-order available at http://inire.ca.

1. Avidya (1:49)
2. Wide Awake (4:04)
3. Next of Kin (4:40)
4. Endless (3:46)
5. Crash (3:45)
6. Hell Is Us (3:58)
7. Far From Anything (3:24)
8. Let It Die (3:37)
9. Lord of The Flies (0:59)
10. Burn (3:46)
11. Into The Labyrinth (1:54)
12. Cauchemar (3:42)
13. Just A Halo Away (4:27)
Album Length: 43:58

Upcoming Show Dates:

Oct 21 – Montreal, QC – Quai Des Brumes
Nov 21 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar
Nov 25 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club
Nov 26 – London, ON – The Grinning Gator
Dec 10 – Gatineau, QC – Le Minotaure

For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/inireqc.

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0 NEWS: INIRE Offer Free Download ‘Endless’ via PureGrainAudio; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out Nov 18th

  • October 21, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Inire · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 21, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Lamb of God, Pantera, Hatebreed, Metallica, Tool, Alice in Chains

EPK | Facebook | Youtube | Bandcamp

Download = Press Photo | Album Cover | Album Lyrics/ Booklet

INIRE Offer Free Download ‘Endless’ via PureGrainAudio; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out Nov 18th

L-R – John Laflamme (Guitar) – Fred B. Simard (Bass) – Dre Versailles (Vocals) – Dim Gervais (Guitar) – Chris Bonavia (Drums)

Set to unleash their the new album ‘Cauchemar’ on November 18th, Aylmer, QC’s heavy hitting northern riffing groove demons INIRE are offering fans a taste of what’s to come with a FREE download of their single ‘Endless’ exclusively via PureGrainAudio.com at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/inire-endless-free-song-download

Plus view their music video for ‘Endless’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX00aBRq7LI

INIRE‘s hard knocking 13 track album ‘Cauchemar’ produced by Chris Bonavia continues the band’s reputation of delivering energetic anthems that have garnered them a loyal following in the Ontario and Quebec scenes.  Since debuting their blend of northern groove and stoner metal with a tinge of hardcore energy on their 2007 self-titled EP to 2009’s full length ‘Born The Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’, the band has gone on to perform on one of Canada’s biggest outdoor festivals Amnesia Rockfest, headline Fete Nationale in Gatineau, QC plus tour across Canada along with sharing the stage with known bands such as Cancer Bats and Kill Devil Hill.

The bands comments on the upcoming release of ‘Cauchemar’:

“It is with some trepidation that we present INIRE’s sophomore record ‘Cauchemar’, the long gestating follow up to 2009’s ‘Born the Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’. It has been a long, arduous labour of love to bring this infectious collection of pure northern rock to fruition and we could not be more proud of the final result. ‘Cauchemar’ is an album that is somehow both more melodic and aggressive than the first outing and a new maturity is obvious on the record. A multitude of influences echo across every track and should bring a knowing smile to fans of old-school acts ranging far and wide from Pantera to Alice in Chains. Despite this, the overall sound is distinctive and ‘Cauchemar’ is definitely its own beast. For fans who like their metal hard hitting and mean as hell. We sincerely hope you enjoy it!”

Album pre-order available at http://inire.ca.

1. Avidya (1:49)
2. Wide Awake (4:04)
3. Next of Kin (4:40)
4. Endless (3:46)
5. Crash (3:45)
6. Hell Is Us (3:58)
7. Far From Anything (3:24)
8. Let It Die (3:37)
9. Lord of The Flies (0:59)
10. Burn (3:46)
11. Into The Labyrinth (1:54)
12. Cauchemar (3:42)
13. Just A Halo Away (4:27)
Album Length: 43:58
Upcoming Show Dates:

Oct 21 – Montreal, QC – Quai Des Brumes
Nov 21 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar
Nov 25 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club
Nov 26 – London, ON – The Grinning Gator
Dec 10 – Gatineau, QC – Le Minotaure

For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/inireqc.

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0 NEWS: MEDEVIL Reveal New Track ‘The Angel of Rain’ via Metal -Rules + Western Canadian ‘Conductor of Storms Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio + Debut Album ‘Conductor of Storms’ Out Aug 26th

  • July 27, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Medevil · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 27, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Megadeth, Metallica, Accept, Metal Church

MedevilMusic.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

MEDEVIL Reveal New Track ‘The Angel of Rain’ via Metal -Rules
+
Western Canadian ‘Conductor of Storms Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio
+
Debut Album ‘Conductor of Storms’ Out Aug 26th
Photo Credit – Kevin Eisenlord

L-R – Eric Wesa (Bass/Backup Vocals), Ross Collingwood (Drums), Liam Collingwood (Vocals), Gary Cordsen (Lead Guitar), Brett Gibbs (Rhythm Guitar)

Influenced by legends such as Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Accept and Metal Church, Chilliwack, BC heavy metallers MEDEVIL are set to unleash their debut full length ‘Conductor of Storms’ on August 26th.  The Canadian metal scene has been anticipating this release since the band placed in the top 6 during the 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition where they won over many fans with their self described ‘power thrash’ full of blistering fast riffs, strong choruses and front man Liam Collingwood’s impressive vocals (you can swear is Udo Dirkschneider from a distance).

Teaming up with Metal-Rules.com, MEDEVIL is proud to premiere their second single ‘The Angel of Rain’ streaming at the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2016/07/27/medevil-reveal-new-track-the-angel-of-rain-via-metal-rules-com/ 

1. Nightwalk (5:11)
2. Machination Factory (4:37) [Youtube]
3. An Empty Glass (4:03)
4. In The Distance (2:50)
5. The Angel of Rain (7:40)
6. A Sacrifice (5:04)
7. Escape (4:20)
8. The Fabled Uxoricide (12:02)
Album Length: 45:51

MEDEVIL will also will be hitting the road this coming August and September for their Western Canadian tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com.



‘Conductor of Storms’ Western Canada Tour presented by PureGrainAudio:
http://www.medevilmusic.com/tour-schedule
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – The Media Club – info
Aug 26 – Victoria, BC – The Copper Owl – info
Aug 27 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie – info
Aug 28 – Chilliwack, BC – Main Street Night Club – info
Sept 5 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
Sept 8 – Calgary, AB – Verns – info
Sept 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 – info

For more info, please visit: www.medevilmusic.com.

About:

It is one of the most magical moments in a band’s life when they release their debut album. We can only imagine what Kerry King and Tom Araya felt like on the eve of ‘Show No Mercy’ being unleashed on the world, or the excitement that must have coursed through Steve Harris and Dave Murray as their self-titled debut was about to escape into an unsuspecting and never to be the same again world.

Well, Medevil don’t just imagine it…their debut album ‘Conductor of Storms’ is about to explode in a blast of metallic thunder and lightning upon the earth.

Hailing from Chiliwack, BC, Medevil are a hard-working progressive band, constantly striving to improve their songs, a fact not missed by Wacken Metal Battle Canada, where Medevil made the top 6!

Band vocalist Liam Collingwood explains the band’s memorable moniker. ‘The band name was thought up by Eric and fits our style of music perfectly.’

Liam is very serious about the bands modus operandi. ‘Medevil formed as a creative outlet for each member. The goal of our band is to satisfy our creative desires, while maintaining our standard of quality and to expand our knowledge of music as a whole. In five words, I’d sum up our music as power/thrash/prog/heavy metal.’

Liam says if he had to pick one Medevil track to represent the band it would be ‘the song ‘Machination Factory’ as it is one of the heavier songs on the album and it’s also the newest song that we wrote so it’s fresher in our heads. We wanted to release something first that would be a good start at representing our band even though future songs may.’

Liam reveals that song-writing is very much a collaborative effort. ‘We normally have a bunch of riff ideas ourselves and then we all come together to complete our vision…We all take part in the writing. All the songs have some sort of collaboration going on, even though some may be very minor alterations. We try to collaborate on projects as much as possible without destroying the original vision.’

While the band collaborates strongly on the music, the lyrics are Liam’s department, as you’d expect. ‘Lyrics are normally written based on an emotion or a story I am thinking of at the time that I want to project. Although sometimes I have some melodies in my head that I really like which I try to put into my lyrics. Some songs are more about a story I am telling whether fictional or somewhat true. Others are about a feeling or emotion I am feeling at the time and can be hidden beneath metaphors.’

Liam is proud that Medevil have a high level of quality control when it comes to their music. ‘In total we probably scrapped eight songs in favour of the ones included on the album. Our early sound, from 2011-2014, was mostly a rock-esque type of metal. ‘In The Distance’, ‘The Angel of Rain’ and ‘A Sacrifice’ are all from the early days of the band. When we included Brett and Gary in the band in 2014, we started leaning towards a much faster and more progressive style.’

A similar level of thought went into the track listing. ‘The track listing was a long task, it was most decided based on what we thought was the best listening experience for our fans and for how we like to set up our live shows with some changes. Fans can expect new material in the coming years and regular tours once or twice a year.’

Liam rates the bands live show highly. ‘People can expect a refined sound from us as well as a powerful energy, and a good connection between the band members. Fans can tell we are a band of friends!’

Liam reveals that the letter ‘M’ is very significant in Medevil’s top five influences, which are ‘Metalica, Megadeth, Mastodon, Metal Church, and Iron Maiden!’

And now we can add Medevil to that proud list of bands beginning with M who all released powerful a debut album.

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0 NEWS: MEDEVIL Unleash ‘Machination Factory’ Off Upcoming Debut ‘Conductor of Storms’ Out Aug 26th

  • July 13, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Medevil · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 13, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Megadeth, Metallica, Accept, Metal Church

MedevilMusic.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

MEDEVIL Unleash ‘Machination Factory’ Off Upcoming Debut ‘Conductor of Storms’ Out Aug 26th

Photo Credit – Kevin Eisenlord

L-R – Eric Wesa (Bass/Backup Vocals), Ross Collingwood (Drums), Liam Collingwood (Vocals), Gary Cordsen (Lead Guitar), Brett Gibbs (Rhythm Guitar)

Chilliwack, BC’s heavy metallers MEDEVIL will be unleashing their debut album‘Conductor of Storms’ on August 26th with much anticipation from the Canadian scene after placing as a national finalist (top 6) during the 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Canada. With influences from legends such as Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Accept and Metal Church, MEDEVIL have taken their self-described ‘power thrash’ full of blistering fast riffs, strong choruses and vocalist Liam Colingwood’s impressive vocals (you can swear is Udo Dirkschneider from a distance) to present a debut of eight anthem chanting tracks.

The band’s first single ‘Machination Factory’ is now streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF6_AE7UCg4

 

1. Nightwalk (5:11)
2. Machination Factory (4:37)
3. An Empty Glass (4:03)
4. In The Distance (2:50)
5. The Angel of Rain (7:40)
6. A Sacrifice (5:04)
7. Escape (4:20)
8. The Fabled Uxoricide (12:02)
Album Length: 45:51

For more info, please visit: www.medevilmusic.com.

About:

It is one of the most magical moments in a band’s life when they release their debut album. We can only imagine what Kerry King and Tom Araya felt like on the eve of ‘Show No Mercy’ being unleashed on the world, or the excitement that must have coursed through Steve Harris and Dave Murray as their self-titled debut was about to escape into an unsuspecting and never to be the same again world.

Well, Medevil don’t just imagine it…their debut album ‘Conductor of Storms’ is about to explode in a blast of metallic thunder and lightning upon the earth.

Hailing from Chiliwack, BC, Medevil are a hard-working progressive band, constantly striving to improve their songs, a fact not missed by Wacken Metal Battle Canada, where Medevil made the top 6!

Band vocalist Liam Collingwood explains the band’s memorable moniker. ‘The band name was thought up by Eric and fits our style of music perfectly.’

Liam is very serious about the bands modus operandi. ‘Medevil formed as a creative outlet for each member. The goal of our band is to satisfy our creative desires, while maintaining our standard of quality and to expand our knowledge of music as a whole. In five words, I’d sum up our music as power/thrash/prog/heavy metal.’

Liam says if he had to pick one Medevil track to represent the band it would be ‘the song ‘Machination Factory’ as it is one of the heavier songs on the album and it’s also the newest song that we wrote so it’s fresher in our heads. We wanted to release something first that would be a good start at representing our band even though future songs may.’

Liam reveals that song-writing is very much a collaborative effort. ‘We normally have a bunch of riff ideas ourselves and then we all come together to complete our vision…We all take part in the writing. All the songs have some sort of collaboration going on, even though some may be very minor alterations. We try to collaborate on projects as much as possible without destroying the original vision.’

While the band collaborates strongly on the music, the lyrics are Liam’s department, as you’d expect. ‘Lyrics are normally written based on an emotion or a story I am thinking of at the time that I want to project. Although sometimes I have some melodies in my head that I really like which I try to put into my lyrics. Some songs are more about a story I am telling whether fictional or somewhat true. Others are about a feeling or emotion I am feeling at the time and can be hidden beneath metaphors.’

Liam is proud that Medevil have a high level of quality control when it comes to their music. ‘In total we probably scrapped eight songs in favour of the ones included on the album. Our early sound, from 2011-2014, was mostly a rock-esque type of metal. ‘In The Distance’, ‘The Angel of Rain’ and ‘A Sacrifice’ are all from the early days of the band. When we included Brett and Gary in the band in 2014, we started leaning towards a much faster and more progressive style.’

A similar level of thought went into the track listing. ‘The track listing was a long task, it was most decided based on what we thought was the best listening experience for our fans and for how we like to set up our live shows with some changes. Fans can expect new material in the coming years and regular tours once or twice a year.’

Liam rates the bands live show highly. ‘People can expect a refined sound from us as well as a powerful energy, and a good connection between the band members. Fans can tell we are a band of friends!’

Liam reveals that the letter ‘M’ is very significant in Medevil’s top five influences, which are ‘Metalica, Megadeth, Mastodon, Metal Church, and Iron Maiden!’

And now we can add Medevil to that proud list of bands beginning with M who all released powerful a debut album.

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0 NEWS: INIRE Unleash New Music Video ‘Endless’; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out May 20th

  • April 20, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Inire · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 20, 2016

Song Promo Request here. Song Download here.

For fans of Lamb of God, Pantera, Hatebreed, Metallica, Tool, Alice in Chains

Facebook | Youtube | Bandcamp

INIRE Unleash New Music Video ‘Endless’; New Album ‘Cauchemar’ Out May 20th

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 27 – Montreal, QC – L’Hemisphere Gauche – info

L-R – John Laflamme (Guitar) – Fred B. Simard (Bass) – Dre Versailles (Vocals) – Dim Gervais (Guitar) – Chris Bonavia (Drums)
(Photo Credit: Edwin Arsiny Moran)

      Aylmer, QC’s heavy hitting southern riffing speed demons INIRE are proud to unleash their new video ‘Endless’ in support of their upcoming album ‘Cauchemar’ due out May 20th (album artwork and track listing to be revealed at a later date) and produced by Chris Bonavia to follow up their 2009 debut album ‘Born The Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’.

“After so much hard work, there are no words to describe how excited we are to finally present ‘Endless’ the first glimpse into our upcoming sophomore release.” comments vocalist Dre Versailles.

To watch ‘Endless’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX00aBRq7LI 
inire - endless

About:
Establishing themselves on the Quebec and Ontario metal scenes in 2007 with their blend of southern groove and stoner metal with a tinge of hardcore energy, INIRE released their debut self-titled EP with great praise. Following the EP’s release, INIRE went back in studio to record their 2009 debut album ‘Born The Wicked, The Fallen, The Damned’, which garnered them great praise once again in the Ottawa area and opening the flood gates to tour across Canada, headline a Fete Nationale show in Gatineau, QC and perform on of one Canada’s biggest outdoor fest Amnesia Rockfest. 2016 see the band’s return with their new album ‘Cauchemar’ set for release on May 20th.
For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/inireqc.

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0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Post New Lyric Video ‘Ashamed’

  • February 26, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Hibria · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 26, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Youtube

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Album order CD here. | Digital here.

Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Post New Lyric Video ‘Ashamed’

New Self-Titled Album Out Now!

Music Video –  ‘Life’ – Watch here.
Music Video – Pain – Watch here.
Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA have posted a new lyric video for their track ‘Ashamed’, which is off their fifth and latest self-titled full length released last August via Test Your Metal Records for North America and continues the band’s venture with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’.

To watch ‘Ashamed’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnYdf-3DL4

hibria - ashamed (lyric video)

Hibria‘s new album is available on CD here | Digital download here. 

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

About:

A Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. Hibria has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of four albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person).

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

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0 NEWS: Metal-Rules Exclusive Track Premiere: FALLEN ANGELS ‘Forsaken Existence’; New Album ‘World In Decay’ Out Aug 4

  • July 15, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 15, 2015

ALBUM/ CD PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Late 80’s Bay Area thrash, Testament, Havok, Forbidden, Exodus, 80s era Metallica and Megadeth, Annihilator, Anthrax, Overkill, Death Angel

FallenAngelsThrashBand.com | Facebook | Twitter @FallenAngelsThr

Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube

Buy Links: Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | Download High Res Press Photo | Download Album Artwork | Download Album Lyrics

Metal-Rules Exclusive Track Premiere: FALLEN ANGELS ‘Forsaken Existence’

New Album ‘World In Decay’ Produced By Michael Rosen Due Out August 4th

L- R – Steve Spitzbart – Drums, Bradzilla – Vocals, Erik Hanson – Guitars, Carl Larsson – Bass, Matt Be Roth – Guitars (Photo Credit – Aaron Meyers)

Video – Nightmare – Watch here + Free Song Download here.

        Seattle, WA thrashers FALLEN ANGELS have teamed up with Metal-Rules.com for the song premiere of ‘Forsaken Existence’, which is off the band’s upcoming third studio release‘World In Decay’ produced by Grammy award winning metal producer/engineer Michael Rosen (Forbidden, Testament, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Tesla, Vicious Rumors).

To listen to ‘Forsaken Existence’, please visit the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2015/07/14/fallen-angels-forsaken-existence-metal-rules-com-exclusive-premiere/ 

‘World In Decay’ is set to be released on August 4, 2015 via their indie label Cyberdyne Records to follow 2010’s ‘Engines of Oppression’ and 2008 debut ‘Rise From Ashes’ released on Metal On Metal Records.  The band also plans to tour extensively this fall, bringing their explosive live show full of thrash and shred, which they are known for as a local favorite in the Pacific Northwest.

Track Listing – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

1. The Hammer’s Blow (4:25)

2. Nightmare (4:58)

3. Forsaken Existence (5:05)

4. Leading the Blind (4:36)

5. Fire At Eden’s Gate (6:13)

6. Into The Abyss (5:39)

7. The Hour of the Time (5:40)

8. Mortis Ex Machina (4:28)

Album Length: 41:08

About:

Capturing the classic thrash sound of the Big Four in their prime; early Metallica, Testament, Slayer, and Megadeth as well as lesser known cult heroes Exodus, Annihilator, Forbidden and Havok.  FALLEN ANGELS is influenced by a wide range of 80’s thrash as well as classic metal from the 70’s and 80’s. The band combines these elements in a fresh, modern sounding album with the explosive riffs and solos that one might have expected to hear on the radio around 1989.  FALLEN ANGELS is a band that thrash fans and more classic metal oriented fans can agree on because the music is catchy but also very aggressive.

For more info, please visit: http://www.fallenangelsthrashband.com.

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“If you were in love with the Bay Area scene, check this album out when it hits. And if you are a fan of irony, thrash coming from Seattle should show you that grunge is the loser in the long run of lasting metal mayhem. If you snag a copy, we’d love to hear what you think about it.” – National Rock Review

 

“These guys give it to you on a molten metal platter with a side of Voivod. This thrash band is bound to feed the need for speed….Every song captures your interest as layer upon layer of tracks there’s something different; little nuances, grace notes, and sweeps. It’s a wonderful earful of surgically placed notes amidst a hail storm of ice picks on your steel shore.” – Horror Metal Sounds

 

“”World In Decay” is one of the best thrash metal albums that I have heard in long time.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

 

“Listening to World In Decay is a definite blast from the past. Fallen Angels incorporates various elements of Slayer, Megadeth and early Metallica. Songs are fast-paced, contain some political messages and, of course, have energetic guitar solos worthy of melting anyone’s face. Right off the bat, The Hammer’s Blow opens up the album with a short guitar solo, which sets the overall tone and pace for the entirety of the album.” – Screamer Magazine

“if you want intricate, tuneful thrash metal loaded with gratuitous leads and quasi-political lyrics, you’ve got it.” – Terrorizer

“think the weighty arrangements and acoustic sections of Metallica-meets-the technical wizardry of Forbidden, with hints of Realm’s progressive tendencies and Toxik’s shredding leads and shameless melodies.” – Terrorizer

“Pure US-Thrash” – Rock Hard

“From a savage, high-octane riff fest in “Legacy of Pain” to a mid-paced, pounding skull crusher “Descension into Madness”, Fallen Angels not only show their true ability to write thrash songs that stand out effortlessly, but are also determined to get their name on people´s lips for good – along with the excellence of their 2nd album, ENGINES OF OPPRESSION. This stuff is meant to kill, even from a long distance.” – Metal-Rules 

“Fallen Angels are growing, the riffing already aspires to high places” – Heavy Worlds

“Fallen Angels is able to combine the aggression of Dark Angel, the songcraft of Metallica and the masterful musicianship of Coroner to create some superb thrash.” – Lastrit

“US Thrash Metal with a devastating Bay Area touch” – Metal To Infinity

“If you’re the one hooked on the almighty forces of US Thrash Metal, Seattle-Washington based Fallen Angels’ mission is clear… they’re here to provide the “wild ones” among us with furious sounds of steel, headbangers – take your stand!” – Metal To Infinity

“Must for thrash freaks!” – Dark Scene

“”Engines Of Oppression” is a really good slab of thrash” – The Thrash Metal Guide

“so raw and powerful.” – Greek Rebels

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

Buy Links: iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Bandcamp

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

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 KOLONY Offer FREE Download ‘Echoes’ From Upcoming Debut Album ‘Sledge’ Due Out Nov 14th

  • October 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Kolony

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

# 514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

 

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 28, 2014

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

(R.I.Y.L. = Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Black Tide, Bullet For My Valentine, Megadeth, Metallica)

KolonyMusic.com | Facebook | Reverbnation | Youtube |  iTunes

Pre-Order Link: Bandcamp

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

KOLONY Offer FREE Download ‘Echoes’ From Upcoming Debut Album ‘Sledge’ Due Out Nov 14th

L-R – Antony: Drum  | Myk: Bass, Back Vocals  |  Maxxx: Lead Guitar, Back Vocals  |  Reno: Vocals, Rythm Guitar

     Best described as crafting melodic rock metal, Montreal, QC’s KOLONY believes in doing things a little differently. Boldly combining elements of old school metal, NWOBHM, modern metal and rock, the band loves fast tempos, melodic vocals and all-around high-octane music with each track coming from the heart and reflecting the way its members think about the world. Setting out to write a full-length debut album at the start of 2013, KOLONY has arrived at its latest record, ‘Sledge’, an 11 track power adventure produced by Jef Fortin and the band that will be due out on November 14, 2014.  Leading up to its release, KOLONY is proud to share with fans a FREE download of their first single ‘Echoes’ at the following link below.

“Hey!! We are excited to announce that our new record “Sledge” will finally be out very soon. Get ready because planets are aligned for November 14th!! We hope you’ll go crazy listening to “Sledge” and that you’ll spread the word about Kolony. Rock on!!” comments vocalist/guitarist Reno Benoit.

FREE Download – Echoes – http://kolony.bandcamp.com/track/echoes 

Sledge – Album Pre-Order – http://kolony.bandcamp.com/ 

Music Video – Echoes – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg2aixl2tPg 

Kolony Sledge Front Artwork

1 – I Realize (1:20)
2 – The Trial (3:36)
3 – Trust and Live (4:04)
4 – Echoes (4:06)
5 – Modern Hero (4:06)
6 – Anthem (5:42)
7 – Escape (4:47)
8 – I Don’t Care (5:23)
9 – Road (4:23)
10 – Monopoly (3:10)
11 – Sledge That Shit (4:16)
Album Length: 44:57

For more info, please visit http://www.kolonymusic.com

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“The band has amazing talent! … We are not dealing with beginners here!” – MusikUniverse

“Fast, tight, powerful, original, clean, melodic, happy and mean at the same time…Wow!” – P.E. Drolet,  Power Slaves

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)

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