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0 EPK – Red Skies – Iron Sun (2015)

  • February 10, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Red Skies

Red Skies – ‘Iron Sun’ – Video (2016)

For fans of Parkway Drive, Tool, As I Lay Dying, Deftones, Meshuggah, Architects, Slipknot

Release Date: October 15, 2015

Distribution: Indiepool

Contacts: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com
Booking: redskiesbooking(@)gmail.com

Website: http://artistecard.com/redskiesmtl

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“The aforementioned lead guitar is actually amazing. If you are a person who likes shredding, I highly recommend this album. Seriously, the solos are fucking cool! […] the vocalist is fantastic. Just saying.” – Mind The Music T.O. (2015)

“Thematically, these guys have also aced their game. They know how to blend music and presentation to a tee, almost developing a narrative around what they do. When it all comes together, it makes for a brilliant experience. All of this is evinced in full on the Red Skies debut album “Iron Sun”. […] This album isn’t merely music – it’s a venture for the ears worth taking.” – The Circle Pit (2015)

“[…] I have been waiting for something like this to come out for a while now. […] All nine songs are original and deserve a listen. Personally, [I think] other metalcore bands should listen to this and take notes.” – Montreal Rampage (2015)

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1. Permian Era (1:31)
2. New Voice (3:08)
3. Rough Sleepers (5:20)
4. Hemlock (4:46)
5. Sonder (2:14)
6. Concept Citizen (4:01)
7. Norrin Radd (4:55)
8. Apostle (4:47)
9. Iron Sun (4:06)
Album Length:
Album Credits:
– All songs performed and written by Red Skies.
– Produced, mixed, and mastered by Antoine Lussier
– Album artwork: Sean Vo.
– Album/Live line up: Cody Dodds (Vocals), Charles Legault (Lead Guitar), Justin Furtado (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Tevan Crooks (Bass), Max Wilk (Drums/Piano)

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REDSKIES

Left to right: Charles Legault (Lead Guitar) | Tevan Crooks (Bass) | Cody Dodds (Vocals) | Justin Furtado (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar) | Max Wilk (Drums/Piano) – Photo credit: David Afriat

The end of a time and the beginnings of something greater; that is what Red Skies stands for and what its name means to the band members that make up its sound.

From humble beginnings in 2012, the group came together to create a musical style of their own with nothing but their creativity to limit them. Fast, catchy and heavy, their E.P. Identitas (2013) stands as a testament to their reputation as a staple of the Montreal music scene. In the short amount of time the band has been around, they already had the chance to share the stage with many established acts, including: Architects, Enter Shikari, The Acacia Strain, Stray From the Path, Volumes, Being as an Ocean, My Ticket Home, Amity Affliction, For the Fallen Dreams, Obey the Brave, Heartist, Smash Hit Combo, Your Memorial, The Plot in You, The Contortionist, Counterparts, Fit For An Autopsy, Intervals and many more.

In 2014, their hard work was recognized by a large panel of judges coming from all corners of the music industry (Evenko, Extensive Enterprises, The Gazette, Asher Media Relations, etc.) at the “En Route Vers Heavy MTL” contest, during which the band made it all the way to the finals at Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre, under overwhelming participation from the crowd and positive feedback from the judges.

Red Skies continues to push the limits of their identity and sound, striving to create a place for their art and a name for themselves. Their debut record “Iron Sun” (10/13/15) has already received many critical acclaims and keeps doing so as the band spreads their fresh new sound to the masses.

Discography:

2015 – Iron Sun (LP)
2013 – Identitas (EP)
2012 – Human Nature (EP)

Shared the stage with: Architects, Enter Shikari, The Acacia Strain, Stray From the Path, Volumes, Being as an Ocean, My Ticket Home, Amity Affliction, For the Fallen Dreams, Obey the Brave, Heartist, Smash Hit Combo, Your Memorial, The Plot in You, The Contortionist, Counterparts, Fit For An Autopsy, Intervals and many more.

 

 

0 EPK – Wormwitch -Coffin Birth

  • January 18, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · WORMWITCH

WORMWITCH – Coffin Birth – Single (2016)

Press contact: Cara Ashbey | 587.989.1741 | caraashbey@gmail.com

Release Date: TBA

For fans of At The Gates, Entombed, and Disfear

Soundcloud | Facebook |  Youtube

Sales link: Bandcamp

Download High Resolution Photo | Download EP Cover | Download Logo

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Left to right: Colby Hink (guitar) Robin Harris (bass/vocals) and Max Vüst (drums)

Photo Credit: Ed Abarca

Biography

From the rain-swept city of Vancouver come Wormwitch; the result of strain, both musically and mentally, becoming possessed by black metal instrumentals, rock and roll roots, and depressive lyrics. The black metal three-piece is the brainchild of former members of local hardcore act Dead Hand (2013-2015). Wormwitch is Colby Hink (guitar), Max Vüst (drums), and Robin Harris (bass & vocals). The songs are treated as unearthed bones, first they are arranged and named, then a story is developed based on the fractures and cuts, and finally the song is complete.

The band has been constantly swinging like a pendulum further and further right, as if the far left was classic punk rock and the right being blasphemous black metal. Wormwitch have been and will continue to become enveloped in European influences tinged with the slightest hint of rock and roll. The band consists of just three instruments, but somehow combines them all to create a catastrophous sound.

Each song is built to prey upon listeners as if taking in their energy and maintaining a deadly grip. The band’s goal is to engage the audience both instrumentally and emotionally as if to exhaust them. “The Long Defeat,” is the first EP discharged from the collective mind of Wormwitch. The band is currently drafting their sophomore release which has yet to be named. They are also releasing their rogue single titled “Coffin Birth” focusing on nature taking charge and sacrificing and renewing itself, all in an effort to destroy the blight of man.

Coffin Birth Cover

EP: Coffin Birth – EP (2016

Lyrics for single: COFFIN BIRTH

Artwork: Luciana Nedelea – Artworks

All songs written and performed by: Wormwitch
Mixed and produced by: Matthew Roach
Mastered by: Brad Boatright Audiosiege

Album Band/Live Line Up: Robin Harris, Colby Hink, Max Vüst

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Discography

2015 – The Long Defeat – EP

0 Exclaim! Exclusive Video Premiere: Sask’s BONFIRE ‘Mom’s Garden’ + New EP Out Now!

  • October 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Bonfire · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Cara Ashbey – Music Publicist – caraashbey [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#587.989.1741 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 7, 2015

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

For Fans of Adventures, More Than Life, Death Cab For Cutie, Band of Horses, Manchester Orchestra

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EPK | Download Album Art | Download High Resolution Photo

Exclaim! Exclusive Video Premiere: Sask’s BONFIRE ‘Mom’s Garden’ + New EP Out Now! 

 

Top (left to right): Thomas Gelley (bass), Kurt Wolfe (drums), Greg Demers (guitar/vocals), James Wojak (guitar) – Photo credit: Jeremy Britz

      

     Saskatchewan’s post-hardcore outfit Bonfire are teaming up with Exclaim! Magazine to exclusively premiere their new music video ‘Mom’s Garden’, the title track from their new EP that was released on October 2nd plus was produced and mastered by Karl Shubach from Misery Signals.

The video showcases a beautifully lit room that matches the warmth coming from the band performing ‘Mom’s Garden.’ There is little to no eye contact for the duration of the video to enhance the melancholic atmosphere portrayed in the lyrics and tone of the song. The band is bringing their signature brand of energetic yet somber movement that embodies their post-hardcore, folk-infused music.

“Thank you to Exclaim! for hosting the premiere of our music video ‘Mom’s Garden’ the title track of our debut EP. The video was directed by the talented Dylan Hryciuk of Versa Films. The video captures the sombre tone of the music and lyrics through a warm colour palette, as well as depicts the intensity and emotion of our live performances through quick and creative cinematography. We couldn’t be happier to share it and deeply encourage you to check it out. This release has meant the world to us, and we are unbelievably excited to finally release it!” – Kurt Wolfe (Drums)

‘Mom’s Garden’ can be watched at the following link: http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/bonfire-moms_garden_video 

Bonfire are giving the option to fans to purchase ‘Mom’s Garden’ as pay what you want on their bandcamp page here – http://bonfiresk.bandcamp.com. 

 

Track Listing

1. Snow Crest

2. Mom’s Garden

3. What About Your Girl

4. A Darker Shade of Grey

Album Credits: All song, written and performed by Bonfire, Produced and mastered by Karl Shubach

Album Line Up: Greg Demers (Guitar/Vocals), James Wojak (Guitar), Thomas Gelley (Bass), Kurt Wolfe (Drums)

Biography:

Bonfire creates dark, honest music painted through sorrowful lyrics and a haunting guitar tone. The four piece hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and features members of Hhogwash and other local bands from the hardcore scene.

Lyrically Greg Demers (guitar/vocals) draws from family issues, relationships, and in general low points in life to compose an image for listeners. Thomas Gelley (Bass) and James Wojak (guitar) generate the resonating instrumentals while Kurt Wolfe (drums) drives the songs forward.

Despite the emotional lyrics and dreary instrumentals their passion and energy on stage is explosive, yet sombre. Bonfire started in 2012 and since then has released Adderall (demo) and a split with Newborn last year.

The band is releasing ‘Mom’s Garden’ Fri., Oct. 2, along with a fall tour across Eastern Canada.

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

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“Though they’ve been dropping songs online over the past couple weeks, and will be putting more up over the next few as well, getting people hyped about a new album they have coming out. Bread from Flipper and Low, The Melvins and Harvey Milk, if this is the future of Hardcore, or Post-Hardcore, or whatever genre people are calling it, I need to check out more shows.” – Deadcitypress.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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 2, 2015

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED AT ashermedia[@]gmail.com

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 EPK – Bonfire (Sask) – Mom’s Garden EP (2015)

  • September 9, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Bonfire

BONFIRE (SASK) – MOM’S GARDEN EP + TOUR (2015)

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

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Adventures, More Than Life, Death Cab For Cutie, Band of Horses, Manchester Orchestra

Facebook | Bandcamp | Twitter | Youtube

Sales links: Bandcamp

Download Album Art | Download High Resolution Photo

“Though they’ve been dropping songs online over the past couple weeks, and will be putting more up over the next few as well, getting people hyped about a new album they have coming out. Bread from Flipper and Low, The Melvins and Harvey Milk, if this is the future of Hardcore, or Post-Hardcore, or whatever genre people are calling it, I need to check out more shows.” – Deadcitypress.ca

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Download Album Cover

Release Date: Sept 25, 2015
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

UPC:

Sales links: Bandcamp

Track Listing

  1. Snow Crest
  2. Mom’s Garden
  3. What About Your Girl
  4. A Darker Shade of Grey

Album Credits: All song, written and performed by Bonfire, Produced and mastered by Karl Shubach

Album Line Up: Greg Demers (Guitar/Vocals), James Wojak (Guitar), Thomas Gelley (Bass), Kurt Wolfe (Drums)

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Top (left to right): Thomas Gelley (bass), Kurt Wolfe (drums), Greg Demers (guitar/vocals), James Wojak (guitar)

Photo credit: Jeremy Britz

Download Press Photo | Download Album Cover

Bonfire creates dark, honest music painted through sorrowful lyrics and a haunting guitar tone. The four piece hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and features members of Hhogwash and other local bands from the hardcore scene.

Lyrically Greg Demers (guitar/vocals) draws from family issues, relationships, and in general low points in life to compose an image for listeners. Thomas Gelley (Bass) and James Wojak (guitar) generate the resonating instrumentals while Kurt Wolfe (drums) drives the songs forward.

Despite the emotional lyrics and dreary instrumentals their passion and energy on stage is explosive, yet sombre. Bonfire started in 2012 and since then has released Adderall (demo) and a split with Newborn last year.

The band is releasing ‘Mom’s Garden’ Fri., Oct. 2, along with a fall tour across Eastern Canada.

Bonfire - tour 2015Download Tour Poster

Tour Dates

Sept 25 – Regina, SK – TBA, 26–Winnipeg, AB–The Garrick Hotel, 28-Toronto, ON-Amsterdam Bicycle Club, 29-Toronto, ON-Horseshoe Tavern, Oct 1-Ottawa, ON- Avant-Garde Bar, 2-Oshawa, ON-Wasted Space, 3-Hamilton,ON – Doors Metal& Taco Bar, 6-Peterborough, ON-Garnet, 8-Barrie, ON-Foxx Lounge & Hot Doggery, 9 – Windsor, ON – Dominion Tavern, 11 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse

Shared Stage w/

Fall City Fall, Slumlord, The Man and his Machine, Castaway, High Hopes (UK), Napalmpom, Daisy

Expire, Being as an Ocean

Festivals/Tours

Western Canadian Tour, October 2014 Cross – Canada Tour

Jan& April 2013 Mini-tour (AB), Mazzfest 2013, Aug & Nov 2013

Discography:

2014 – Bonfire/Newborn – Split EP

2013 – Adderall Demo – Demo

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

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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.

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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 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 YELL!Magazine featured Calgary’s False Flag

  • July 3, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Flag

http://www.yellmagazine.com/false-flag-future-heavy-metal/101483/ … Continue Reading

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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