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0 Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Post Live Video From Deathhouse; Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’

  • April 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · MUTANK

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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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 Download Album Lyrics – Mutank – M.E.C.H. Metal – 2014 | Download Album Cover

Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Post Live Video From Deathhouse; Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’

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

      Thrash band MUTANK have posted live video from their last performance at Death House in Montreal, QC along with live jam video for fans at the following links below.

Live Video – Death House – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2okCeD9UdmY&feature=share&list=PLKhjabZyBUk1qPYioLrcgGF8q0T97gSEY 

Jam Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rh5NDhCLcE

The band comments:

“WELCOME BACK TO THE TANK! It’s been a while, folks. MUTANK is back in full force after a short break and you can expect more of these lil vids to come. Something about ripping out your throat and playing it like a kazoo. MUTANK are writing new music every week and plan to have a second album soon, so fuck off and die then come back to life and type “mutank” into Google. … MUTANK THRASHED HARDER THAN ANY OTHER and DIED FOR YOUR SINS. Amen.”

In additional news, the thrashers will be performing the following show dates in support of their release ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’ unleashed this past February and available on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ as a pay what you want plus being available on audio cassette.

Show Dates:

April 25 –  Montreal, QC @ Cafe Chaos w/ Ogenix (plays Sepultura), Alcoholator, Leather Up Your Ass (80’s metal tribute), Shotgun Cure

April 26 – Ottawa, ON @ Lunetas Bistro w/  Thrashards, Whiskey Tax, Regret

May 1  – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes (Wacken Metal Battle) w/ Warsenal, Chemical Way, Kruhl

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

mutank - heavy hand of the doomsday clock (unofficial video)

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.’

“[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

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

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

Album info:

All songs performed by: MUTANK
Songs written by: MUTANK and Mike Molloy
Produced and Mixed and Mastered by: Olivier St. Pierre
Available on: Casette or digital download

Album + Live band line-up:

Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Liam Hinchey – Lead Guitar

Discography:
2014 – M.E.C.H. Metal – LP
2013 – Demo-Lition – EP

Shared stage with:
Lich King, Screamer, Fatality, Shotgun Cure, Trainwreck Architect, Warsenal, Chemical Way, Powered by Death, Kadraal, Venomenon

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

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mutank-m-e-c-h-metal-2014/

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0 Ondes Chocs Post JamSpace Series w/ TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT; Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick

  • April 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Trainwreck Architect
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Ondes Chocs Post JamSpace Series w/ TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT; Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick

New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’

 L-R – Marc-Antoine Blackburn: Drums | Eric Litinas: Bass | Simon Ouellet: Vocals | Renaud Baril: Guitar | Raza Ali Khan: Guitar – (Photo Credit: Jean-François Gagnon)

      One of Canada’s most cult followed indie metal sites Ondes Chocs has posted new live video and interview with wreck ‘n roll band Trainwreck Architect for their JamSpace Series. The video includes a performance of ‘The Door Slams Shut’ off the band’s latest album ‘Traits of The Sick’ along with a new track ‘Midnight Bitch’.

To watch interview and live jam, please visit the following link: http://ondeschocs.com/jamspace-series-trainwreck-architect/

In additional news, Trainwreck Architect will be performing shows in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario for their ‘Wreck The Road Tour’ between the months of May and June that includes an opening support slot for German power metal masters Primal Fear on Friday, May 2 in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques.

Tour Dates:

May 2 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC w/ Primal Fear, Eclipse Prophecy, Instanzia

May 10 – Coach & Horses – Windsor, ON w/ In Our Infinite Space, Sophist

May 16 – Le Caveau – Moncton, NB

May 17 – Charlotte Street Arts Centre – Fredericton, NB

May 31 – Van Gogh’s Ear – Guelph, ON – Psychotic, Frenemy

June 12 – TBA – Cornwall, ON  w/ CAYM

June 13 –  Salle Unisson – Quebec City, QC w/ CAYM, No Escape

June 14 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ CAYM, Gypsy Chief Goliath, Dirtcake

June 15 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC w/ CAYM, Comatebro

July 4 – Bar Le Lorrie-Ann – La Baie , QC w/ Wanderlost

The band released a new music video ‘Dream Pariah’ in support of their debut album ‘Traits of The Sick’ released during November 2013. The albumwas mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, whom also makes a guest appearance with a guitar solo on the track ‘As Killers Breathe’. Featuring an eclectic mix of thrash, classic metal and rock, the album deals with the idea of humans being human and never willing to be completely satisfied, the debutis now available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and all other major online retailers.

The video is inspired by the dramatic story of a man, approaching the end of his life and trying something new! (hint, hint, breaking bad!)

‘Dream Pariah’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRLLpJKsuA

trainwreck architect - "dream pariah" official music video

Album Stream Links:

Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing: Traits of The Sick

1-Comatose Era (intro)
2-The Culprit
3-Die Like A Legend
4-The Door Slams Shut [Bravewords]
5-Deadbeat Beatdown
6-Rabid Psychotic Relapse
7-As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) [Bandcamp] [Youtube] [Soundcloud]
8-Dream Pariah [Video]
9-The Narcissist
10-Feed Them Bullets

For more info, please visit these links:

www.TrainwreckArchitect.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trainwreck-Architect/160132547367321

Twitter: @ThrashingPariah

Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/trainwreck-architect/

EPK: https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-trainwreck-architect-traits-of-the-sick-2013-release-date-november-12-2013/

Discography
2013 – Traits of The Sick
2012 – Compilation – Canuck Metal Volume 2.
2009 – Feed Them Bullets Demo2013 – Traits of The Sick
2012 – Compilation – Canuck Metal Volume 2.
2009 – Feed Them Bullets Demo

Shared Stage w/
Skull Fist, Kill Devil Hill, Slaves on Dope, Hollow, Reanimator, Dark Century, Dissension, Fatality, Sanktuary

Tours and Festivals
Finalist at 2012 Heavy MTL Battle of The Bands
Semi Finalist at 2013 Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Trainwreck Architect – Traits of The Sick (2013)

Highlight: #11 on January 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #15 on December 2013 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #10 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #10 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

“‘Dream Pariah’ is infectious it possesses something wholesome, but a track like ‘The Narcissist’ is an absolute perfect thrash attack. All in all, Trainwreck Architect hang around the fringes of the thrash scene without going totally into it with both feet, they enhance their sound with some modern touches and have mastered their recorded sound. This is a rather decent album and worth anybody’s money.” – Brutalism.com

“…it is a pure primal architect of aggression. Please continue to knock us out and feed us those sweating bullets.” – Metal Temple

“What listeners will get from this album is a strong blend of traditional heavy metal mixed with a strong dose of thrash. The best thing about the music is the twin guitar harmonies, slick and technical solos, and the occasional burst of groove. In the end, the band proves that NWOBHM-style music still has legs. Simon Ouellet’s vocals definitely bring to mind an old school-style, mixing high pitched wails, clean articulation, and thrash-inspired aggression…the guitar licks and grooves really shine, ranging from strong and infectious to slick and polished. Better still, the track “As Killers Breathe” includes a solo from the legendary Jeff Waters (of Annihilator) that is well worth a listen. Listeners that enjoy an older style of heavy metal will appreciate the way this band nods to the old school while also trying to keep things fresh and new.” – Sea of Tranquility

“Other than featuring a very cool album cover (there is a nice backpiece tattoo in there somewhere), this lot turn in some fine tunes for us with their Traits of the Sick recording.  Instrumental shredding (Comatose Era), punk/thrash workouts ( The Door Slams Shut, Deadbeat Beatdown, The Narcissist, and Feed Them Bullets), and plenty of no-holds-barred Metal boogie….heavy guitars, lots of heavy drums – let’s face it, this is heavy everything. So, if you’re into the heavy stuff, here’s a great place to start!” – Wyrd Ways

“Each track is an individual burst of gunfire riffing and dito vocals, and the band sound very true and natural that it fair brings a tear of nostalgia to your eye. Bassist Eric Litinas and drummer Marc-Antoine Blackburn form two natural focus points as they work hard and sound tight throughout the album.” – RockUnited

“A nice blend of elements from around the metal universe wrapped in melodic thrash metal, Trainwreck Architect’s “Traits of the Sick” is nicely eclectic and sophisticated, and should appeal to fans of Death Angel, Anthrax and Annihilator.” – Metal Music Archives

“Direct and incisive, the Thrash of TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT has all to conquer you!” – Metal Integral

“Whatever you’re looking for in a metal album, these guys serve it up, moving from thrash, to classic metal, to rock, with even a slight punk edge at times. All these sounds combined could potentially have been a… trainwreck (haha, I’m so funny), but these guys pull it off, and not only pull it off, but do it excellently. This album is for fans of all metal genres. My suggestion to everyone is to throw on your dirtiest jean jacket, get a 12-pack of your favourite cheap beer, and give this record a listen. You will not be disappointed.” – Bucket List  Music Reviews

“The approach that Trainwreck Architect have to their music is powerful and distinctive, it reaches out and touches the listener with its honesty. This is what these guys were born to do and no one will stop them from reaching their total heavy metal dominance. Suffice to say the future seems bright for these guys and I could see them and their unique sound going far. If you want to hear more of their unclassable metal madness be sure to check out their new record Traits of the Sick!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“One favorite is probably ‘ The Killers Breathe ’, featuring Jeff Waters (Annihilator) on guitar solos. But we can not also fail to mention the most “eared” as “ Dream Pariah . “  To finish the double “T he Narcissist”and” Feed Them Bullets ”continues to charge massive doses of pure aggression and lasts well established in the voracity of demonic vocals always well supported by portentous riffs. So, for all those who enjoy a good dose of primordial metal full of aggression and nostalgia, but also with some fun Rock to the mix, Traits OF The Sick is always a safe bet.” – Rock N’ Heavy

“‘Traits Of The Sick’ an engaging and entertaining listen.” – Planet Mosh

”This album is a perfect blend of pure metal, very well done!” – Quebec Metal

“Trainwreck Architect has their own diverse style that is hard to compare to other bands and this album proves it. Traits of the Sick is definitely an album worth giving a listen to.” – The Scene Magazine

“These architects of heavy pay homage to roots metal bands such as Dio and maple leaf legends, Annihilator, while adding popular loud sounds of today.” – Louder Than Hell

“This is one of those albums that surprises you with how great they sound; one that you don’t expect to blow you away, but after having a listen you’re left gobsmacked. If you don’t mind a bit of a modern twist on your traditional thrash and heavy metal music then this would be perfect for you. Recommended.” Louder Than Hell

“What listeners will get from this album is a strong blend of traditional heavy metal mixed with a strong dose of thrash. The best thing about the music is the twin guitar harmonies, slick and technical solos, and the occasional burst of groove. In the end, the band proves that NWOBHM-style music still has legs. Simon Ouellet’s vocals definitely bring to mind an old school-style, mixing high pitched wails, clean articulation, and thrash-inspired aggression.” – Sea of Tranquility

“Tearing up the stage from the moment the first chord is struck, the room is packed and the crowd is just as revved up as the band. Note after note tears through the air and charges the crowd and the band with a fury. Simon Ouellet bounces off stage with a roar and flies into the crowd and they love it. The band members are everywhere wreaking complete havoc and feeding their hungry fans. Technically precise and experienced they want this bad and after all of this, they deserve it! They are a well oiled machine and to comment on them individually would only blaspheme their sound as one entity and deplete the value of their clearly hard work. They break out into a tune tributed to the 80’s metal scene and it certainly does the decade justice. As Simon puts his shades to his face we take a train ride back in time and this is anything BUT a train wreck!!!” – Ondes Chocs

”Bands like Crossitution and Trainwreck Architect are blowing my mind in terms of talent, performance and initiative (as they are both unsigned)…Any metalhead who respects himself must listen to Trainwreck Architect” – Bang Bang Blog

“Let me tell you I had great expectations, since when doing some researches, I’ve read this on the band’s website: The meaning behind the band name is “Intelligently creating destruction and chaos” and we plan on putting that in your face when it comes to live performance. “ I can confirm they were not lying!..The singer’s voice is powerful and impressive, and the band members are full of energy. They offer Heavy metal with various influences. – Quebec Daily Rock

“…full of energy and stage presence, Trainwreck blasted their signature thrashy classic metal tones out to the crowd, causing probably the best moshing of the night. Trainwreck plays with their whole hearts, and has a great sound as far as aural enjoyment is concerned. They are tight and I simply can’t wait to see how far these boys go.” – Montreal Music Scene

“Trainwreck Architect has shown once again they feel like home on stage ! The singer, Simon Ouellet, opened the show by saying : “Don’t be fooled by the haircut, this isn’t an N’Sync tribute band!”. The band is really at ease on stage and their compositions are really catchy.” – Thorium Magazine 

 ”I really enjoyed their hard rock attitude, coupled with a more modern metal edge, and was really into “Midnight Bitch” – which is a really catchy tune.” – The Scene Magazine

’’Excellent set, super tight. You know how to deal with the public, you have confidence, you know what you’re doing!’’ – Bart Frydrychowicz – Quo Vadis

“You Guys really kicked ass. That was tight, That was powerful, a fucking machine. Great frontman, and I’ve never heard a band introduced like that before. I love the band you guys are awesome.’’ – Vinnie Appice – Kill Devil Hill, DIO, Black Sabbath

’The whole job of a frontman, in my opinion, is…You wanna watch that guy, and you wanna hang out with that guy. I wanna hang out with you! I’ve never heard anyone introduce a band that originally and that well… You guys came to win. Fantastic job, one of the best bands so far in the contest. I do feel for the band that has to follow that… I have to be honest…” Jason Rockman – CHOM FM

 ”I really loved your punk rock attitude. I think the crowd reaction said it all. Greenland Productions would feel comfortable booking you anytime. You rock, pretty cool!’’ – Vincent Lafrenaye Lamontage – Greenland Productions 

”Well, I have to say I really love your singer; the way he uses to set the notes and the words is so cool! The best songs to me are Dream Pariah and Rabid Psychotic Relapse, because the first one is very catchy and second one is extremely heavy.” – Carlos Cantatore – Former Annihilator Drummer

0 Kingston Music Reviews – Interview – Kill Matilda

  • April 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Kill Matilda

http://www.kingstonmusicreviews.ca/KillMatildaInterview.html

0 Kingston Music Review – Mire – Inward / Outward

  • April 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Mire

http://www.kingstonmusicreviews.ca/Mireinwardoutward.html

0 Humorcore Kings PSYCHOSTICK Post ‘Reading Rainbow’ Cover; Announce ‘The ‘Merica F*ck Yeah Tour’; New Video ‘Obey The Beard’

  • April 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. = Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D, System of a Down, Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Iwrestledabearonce, Mr. Bungle,  Austrian Death Machine

EPK | Press Photo

Tour Dates | Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Reverbnation | Twitter | Soundcloud

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

Humorcore Kings PSYCHOSTICK Post ‘Reading Rainbow’ Cover; Announce ‘The ‘Merica F*ck Yeah Tour’; New Video ‘Obey The Beard’

L-R = Josh “The J” Key – Guitar | Matty J “Moose” – Bass | Rob “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals | Alex “Shmalex” Dontre – Drums

      Comedy rock giants Psychostick have posted a cover from one of America’s favourite kid shows of years past ‘Reading Rainbow’.

Psychostick comments:

“We’re just doing our part to encourage reading to the youth of the nation.”

Hear the cover, at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxBBjUakSeA

reading rainbow by psychostick metal cover

In additional news, the humorcore masters will be raging across the US for their ‘The ‘Merica F*ck Yeah Tour’ kicking off in Amityville, NY on May 29th and wrapping up in St. Louis, MO on June 27th. The band will be joined by Dog Fashion Disco and The Bunny The Bear.

Psychostick guitarist Josh “The J” Key comments:

“It’s an honor to be touring with the legendary Dog Fashion Disco. Add The Bunny The Bear to the mix, and it’s going to be a ridiculously fun show, you won’t want to miss this unless your legs have been chopped off. No, I take that back: legs chopped is no excuse… be there! As for me personally, it’s also been a while since we played the West coast… it’s about time we get back to somewhere that knows how to make a decent chimichanga!” 

Psychostick is currently working tireless days and nights to complete their follow up release to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs In 3D’ after reaching their crowd funding goal of 30,000 to record their forthcoming album and build a new recording studio based in Chicago, IL.

Watch their new video ‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE (grow a beard! Debut #14 on US radio metal charts)

May
5/29 – Revolution Music Hall – Amityville, NY
5/30 – Bogies – Albany, NY
5/31 – Moniraes – Pennelleville, NY

June
6/1 – Bull Pen North – Watkins Glen, NY
6/2 – Championships – Trenton, NJ
6/3 – Simons 677 – Providence, RI
6/6 – Agora Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
6/7 – Take 20 – Cherry Valley, IL
6/8 – Mojoes – Joliet, IL
6/9 – Skyway Theater – Minneapolis, MN
6/10 – Aftershock – Shawnee, KS
6/12 – House of Bricks – Des Moines, IA
6/13 – Knickerbockers – Lincoln, NE
6/14 – Blue Bird – Denver, CO
6/17 – Assembly – Sacramento, CA
6/18 – Whiskey a Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
6/19 – Beauty Bar – Las Vegas, NV
6/20 – The Rock – Tucson, AZ
6/21 – Pub Rock – Scottsdale, AZ
6/24 – Warehouse Live – Houston, AZ
6/25 – Tomcats West – Fort Worth, TX
6/26 – The Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK
6/27 – Fubar – St Louis, MO

The band wrapped up their Mad Marchness Tour last month that included performances at SXSW and South by So What?. To check out all the adventures from that tour, please visit the following links on DigitalTourbus.com.

2nd Blog posting w/ video, pics – http://www.digitaltourbus.com/features/psychostick-2nd-road-blog-mad-marchness-tour/ 

1st Blog posting w/ video, pics – http://www.digitaltourbus.com/features/psychostick-1st-road-blog-mad-marchness-tour/ 

Music Videos

‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE (grow a beard! Debut #14 on US radio metal charts)

‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc (viral hit for dogs that like socks)

‘Sadface Emoticon’ – http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4 (video for social media whiners)

‘Boobs’ – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc (title says it all)

‘Beer’ – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 5 million views (we all love the beer!)

‘Girl Directions‘ – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0 (sometimes she gets us lost, but not all the time)

About: 

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist  Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Almost 100 percent do-it-yourself, Psychostick never strays from its signature sound, a combination of heavy music that Chimaira, Machine Head, and Hatebreed would be proud of, and wit and humor that would make Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic holler with laughter.

With three full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title,” “Sandwich,” and their holiday album, “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” – the band released their latest record, “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D,” in 2011, following it up with a tour with Mushroomhead to add to their total count of 21 nationwide tours that have hit 47 states.

After a successful 2013 that saw these touring ninja warriors hit the road for multiple shows on the ‘Our Tour Can Beat Up Your Tour’, ‘Blow Your Fingers Off’ summer tour, their late summer dates with American Head Charge plus appearances at summer fests that included Rockapalooza, A2 Fest, Breast Fest Biker Bash, and Dirtfest.  The band finally took a break in last months of the year and held a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), where they are now currently in studio recording their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs In 3D’.

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:

http://www.psychostick.com

http://www.facebook.com/psychostick 

http://www.twitter.com/psychostick

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

0 Planet S Mag (Saskatoon) – Ninjaspy

  • April 17, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Ninjaspy

http://www.planetsmag.com/story.php?id=1548

0 ALL ELSE FAILS Win Metal Category At Edmonton Music Awards; Performing At Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival Headlined by Korn, FFDP, Chevelle And More…

  • April 16, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE 

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

EPK | Press Photo

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

Reverbnation | CBC Radio 3 |  Twitter  | Sonicbids

Bandcamp   iTunes   CD Baby   LoudTrax

ALL ELSE FAILS Win Metal Category At Edmonton Music Awards; Performing At Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival Headlined by Korn, FFDP, Chevelle And More…

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

    Loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band All Else Fails is proud to announce their win at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Metal Recording of The Year’. Nominated alongside Death Toll Rising, Dieuponaday, Monarch Sky and Villianizer, vocalist/ guitarist Barrett Klesko comments the following:

“We are humbled and honored to take home the award for Metal Recording of the Year at the Edmonton Music Awards this past week. That we were considered and then chosen from the immense pool of amazing metal artists in this city is nothing short of mind blowing! On top of that we are extremely excited to hit the festival stages of both Tail Creek Mud & Music Fest and Loud as Hell Metal Festival this summer.”

Metal Recording Of The Year
All Else Fails “AntiMartyr”
Death Toll Rising “Malice Incarnate”
Dieuponaday “Enlighten”
Monarch Sky “Circles”
Villainizer “Twin Tower Two-Step”

Nominees List: http://2014edmontonmusicawards.blogspot.ca/2014/02/and-nominees-are.html

In additional news, the band has been confirmed to perform at this year’s Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival taking place from June 27-29 with headliners Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Chevelle, Killswitch Engage and more. Full details can be found at http://tailcreek.ca/. Along with that fest, AEF have also been confirmed for this year’s Loud As Hell Metal Festival taking place from August 29 – September 1 in Drumheller, AB. Full details can found at http://www.loudashell.com/.

AEF released their EP ‘Fucktropolis’ on Suicidal Bride Records during summer 2013 and recently released their latest music video ‘A Most Unwanted Reprieve’.

all else fails - a most unwanted reprieve

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

Youtube: http://youtu.be/MpNxV-VE46Y 

About: The fourth release since 2007, ‘Fucktropolis’ is the follow up to the band’s 2012 release ‘The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been’ that received world wide praise from industry publications around the world along with their music video ‘This Burden of Life‘ added to rotation on Canada’s largest music channel Much Music, expanding their Canadian fan base dramatically.

Making their mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre and drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God. All Else Fails infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

Their high energy live show sets them apart from their peers and has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening support slots for artists like Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

Fucktropolis – Track Listing:
1. AntiMartyr
2. Better Left Undead
3. La Demencia Violenta
4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice
5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve

Upcoming Show Dates:

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

June 28, 2014 – Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival – Nevis, AB

August 30, 2014 – Loud as Hell Heavy Metal Festival – Drumheller AB

 

‘Fucktropolis’ can be purchased on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and most online retailers.

BC – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/fucktropolis-ep/id670779779 

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/mp3-downloads/dp/B00DU197RI

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

Music Video – This Burden of Life – http://youtu.be/9IOIWddofYE 

Music Video – Obsidian Walls – http://youtu.be/MZ4PZuzQq_g 

Music Video – Rebirth – http://youtu.be/BGov6ji_72s 

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca 

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada 

Twitter: @allelsefailsca 

http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/ 

0 TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick; New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’

  • April 14, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Trainwreck Architect

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EPK | Press Photo

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TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick; New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’

 L-R – Marc-Antoine Blackburn: Drums | Eric Litinas: Bass | Simon Ouellet: Vocals | Renaud Baril: Guitar | Raza Ali Khan: Guitar – (Photo Credit: Jean-François Gagnon)

      Wreck ‘n roll band Trainwreck Architect are proud to announce dates for their ‘Wreck The Road Tour’ that will see them performing shows in News Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario between the months of May and June that includes an opening support slot for German power metal masters Primal Fear on Friday, May 2 in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques.

Drummer Marc-Antoine Blackburn comments:

“For us, the time we hit the road is just the best time of the year! We can’t wait to see all these lovely faces that will come wreck their necks with us and have a great time! Ultimately that’s what it all comes down to, the reason why we’re doing all this is to get out there and wreck it like there’s no tomorrow. See ya soon wreckers !!!“

Tour Dates:

May 2 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC w/ Primal Fear, Eclipse Prophecy, Instanzia

May 10 – Coach & Horses – Windsor, ON w/ In Our Infinite Space, Sophist

May 16 – Le Caveau – Moncton, NB

May 17 – Charlotte Street Arts Centre – Fredericton, NB

May 31 – Van Gogh’s Ear – Guelph, ON – Psychotic, Frenemy

June 12 – TBA – Cornwall, ON  w/ CAYM

June 13 –  Salle Unisson – Quebec City, QC w/ CAYM, No Escape

June 14 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ CAYM, Gypsy Chief Goliath, Dirtcake

June 15 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC w/ CAYM, Comatebro

July 4 – Bar Le Lorrie-Ann – La Baie , QC w/ Wanderlost

The band released a new music video ‘Dream Pariah’ in support of their debut album ‘Traits of The Sick’ released during November 2013. The albumwas mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, whom also makes a guest appearance with a guitar solo on the track ‘As Killers Breathe’. Featuring an eclectic mix of thrash, classic metal and rock, the album deals with the idea of humans being human and never willing to be completely satisfied, the debutis now available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and all other major online retailers.

The video is inspired by the dramatic story of a man, approaching the end of his life and trying something new! (hint, hint, breaking bad!)

‘Dream Pariah’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRLLpJKsuA

trainwreck architect - "dream pariah" official music video

Album Stream Links:

Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing: Traits of The Sick

1-Comatose Era (intro)
2-The Culprit
3-Die Like A Legend
4-The Door Slams Shut [Bravewords]
5-Deadbeat Beatdown
6-Rabid Psychotic Relapse
7-As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) [Bandcamp] [Youtube] [Soundcloud]
8-Dream Pariah [Video]
9-The Narcissist
10-Feed Them Bullets

For more info, please visit these links:

www.TrainwreckArchitect.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trainwreck-Architect/160132547367321

Twitter: @ThrashingPariah

Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/trainwreck-architect/

EPK: https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-trainwreck-architect-traits-of-the-sick-2013-release-date-november-12-2013/

0 Humorcore Kings PSYCHOSTICK Announce ‘The ‘Merica F*ck Yeah Tour’; New Video ‘Obey The Beard’

  • April 11, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

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R.I.Y.L. = Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D, System of a Down, Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Iwrestledabearonce, Mr. Bungle,  Austrian Death Machine

EPK | Press Photo

Tour Dates | Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Reverbnation | Twitter | Soundcloud

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

Humorcore Kings PSYCHOSTICK Announce ‘The ‘Merica F*ck Yeah Tour’; New Video ‘Obey The Beard’

L-R = Josh “The J” Key – Guitar | Matty J “Moose” – Bass | Rob “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals | Alex “Shmalex” Dontre – Drums

      The comedy rock never stops for Psychotick as the humorcore masters gear up for their next rage across the US for their ‘The ‘Merica F*ck Yeah Tour’ kicking off in Amityville, NY on May 29th and wrapping up in St. Louis, MO on June 27th. The band will be joined by Dog Fashion Disco and The Bunny The Bear.

Psychostick guitarist Josh “The J” Key comments:

“It’s an honor to be touring with the legendary Dog Fashion Disco. Add The Bunny The Bear to the mix, and it’s going to be a ridiculously fun show, you won’t want to miss this unless your legs have been chopped off. No, I take that back: legs chopped is no excuse… be there! As for me personally, it’s also been a while since we played the West coast… it’s about time we get back to somewhere that knows how to make a decent chimichanga!” 

Psychostick is currently working tireless days and nights to complete their follow up release to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs In 3D’ after reaching their crowd funding goal of 30,000 to record their forthcoming album and build a new recording studio based in Chicago, IL.

Watch their new video ‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE (grow a beard! Debut #14 on US radio metal charts)

May
5/29 – Revolution Music Hall – Amityville, NY
5/30 – Bogies – Albany, NY
5/31 – Moniraes – Pennelleville, NY

June
6/1 – Bull Pen North – Watkins Glen, NY
6/2 – Championships – Trenton, NJ
6/3 – Simons 677 – Providence, RI
6/6 – Agora Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
6/7 – Take 20 – Cherry Valley, IL
6/8 – Mojoes – Joliet, IL
6/9 – Skyway Theater – Minneapolis, MN
6/10 – Aftershock – Shawnee, KS
6/12 – House of Bricks – Des Moines, IA
6/13 – Knickerbockers – Lincoln, NE
6/14 – Blue Bird – Denver, CO
6/17 – Assembly – Sacramento, CA
6/18 – Whiskey A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
6/19 – Beauty Bar – Las Vegas, NV
6/20 – The Rock – Tucson, AZ
6/21 – Pub Rock – Scottsdale, AZ
6/24 – Warehouse Live – Houston, AZ
6/25 – Tomcats West – Fort Worth, TX
6/26 – The Chameleon Room – Oklahoma city, OK
6/27 – Fubar – St Louis, MO

The band wrapped up their Mad Marchness Tour last month that included performances at SXSW and South by So What?. To check out all the adventures from that tour, please visit the following links on DigitalTourbus.com.

2nd Blog posting w/ video, pics – http://www.digitaltourbus.com/features/psychostick-2nd-road-blog-mad-marchness-tour/ 

1st Blog posting w/ video, pics – http://www.digitaltourbus.com/features/psychostick-1st-road-blog-mad-marchness-tour/ 

Music Videos

‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE (grow a beard! Debut #14 on US radio metal charts)

‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc (viral hit for dogs that like socks)

‘Sadface Emoticon’ – http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4 (video for social media whiners)

‘Boobs’ – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc (title says it all)

‘Beer’ – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 5 million views (we all love the beer!)

‘Girl Directions‘ – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0 (sometimes she gets us lost, but not all the time)

About: 

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist  Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Almost 100 percent do-it-yourself, Psychostick never strays from its signature sound, a combination of heavy music that Chimaira, Machine Head, and Hatebreed would be proud of, and wit and humor that would make Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic holler with laughter.

With three full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title,” “Sandwich,” and their holiday album, “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” – the band released their latest record, “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D,” in 2011, following it up with a tour with Mushroomhead to add to their total count of 21 nationwide tours that have hit 47 states.

After a successful 2013 that saw these touring ninja warriors hit the road for multiple shows on the ‘Our Tour Can Beat Up Your Tour’, ‘Blow Your Fingers Off’ summer tour, their late summer dates with American Head Charge plus appearances at summer fests that included Rockapalooza, A2 Fest, Breast Fest Biker Bash, and Dirtfest.  The band finally took a break in last months of the year and held a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), where they are now currently in studio recording their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs In 3D’.

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:

http://www.psychostick.com

http://www.facebook.com/psychostick 

http://www.twitter.com/psychostick

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

0 Exclaim! Premiere KILL MATILDA’s New Music Video ‘I Want Revenge’; New EP #Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll; New Tour Blog Update #4: Regina to Montreal, Kurt Cobain, Driving Forever

  • April 9, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

 

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Exclaim! Premiere KILL MATILDA’s New Music Video ‘I Want Revenge’; New EP #Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll; New Tour Blog Update #4: Regina to Montreal, Kurt Cobain, Driving Forever

L-R – Marcus Luk (Drums) – Mykel Exner (Bass) – Dusty Exner (Vocals/Guitar) (Photo Credit: Terryis Gane)

    Recently wrapping up their cross Canada tour in promotion of their newly released EP #Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll, Vancouver’s Kill Matilda has teamed up with Exclaim! for the premiere of their new music video ‘I Want Revenge’.

“We are so excited and proud to show you our newest music video for I Want Revenge. Enjoy, and thanks to everyone who was in the video plus our director Will Strawn, Audrey Bride, Terminal City Rollergirls, Nikon Cameras and Cariboo Brewing!” comments vocalist/ guitarist Dusty Exner.

Kill Matilda – “I Want Revenge” (video) – http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/kill_matilda-i_want_revenge_video

kill matilda - i want revenge - official music video 2014

In additional news vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner has posted a new entry on her Trailer Park Princess blog entitled – ‘Regina to Montreal, Kurt Cobain, Driving Forever‘.

Tour Blog Update #4: http://trailerparkdusty.wordpress.com/2014/04/05/tour-update-4-regina-to-montreal-kurt-cobain-driving-forever/  

Download the Geisha With A Switchblade graphic novel! @ www.KillMatilda.com

Music Video – Law Abiding Citizen – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV7kLcHcPEU

kill matilda - law abiding citizen - #punk#zombie#rocknroll official video

EP Stream – http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4FivrTDNjqxrUg2TkQz_pg7LyFVyCM85

#Punk#Zombie#Rocknroll - EP Cover - High Res
Track Listing: #Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll

1. Pomegranate
2. I Want Revenge
3. Zombie Apocalypse
4. Law Abiding Citizen
5. PBJ
6. Geisha With A Switchblade (Acoustic)

About: Kill Matilda released a six song EP/ re-release ‘#Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll‘ on March 4th, which features tracks from their 2011 full-length album ‘I Want Revenge’ with an acoustic rendition of ‘Geisha With A Switchblade’. It also includes a comic book titled ‘Geisha With A Switchblade’ created by vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner that can be downloaded at http://killmatilda.com/.

After a small hiatus due to health issues from a tumor in a carotid artery and an Ectopic pregnancy, Kill Matilda hasn’t let the odds against them stop them from an ass-kicking mission to Punk, Zombie and Rock n’ Roll across Canada. 

“I have a guitar, I have a microphone. One week out of my hospital bed, I will meet you onstage.” Dusty Exner (vocalist/guitarist) – A Rocky Start, A Re-commitment – http://trailerparkdusty.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/a-rocky-start-a-recommitment/

Also in the plans for later this year, the band will be releasing their yet to be titled follow up EP produced by producer extraordinaire Garth Richardson.

“The amazing attention of Garth Richardson! Although this man has produced so many amazing albums and we’re not the only band getting some attention and love, he took the extra steps to personally engineer our new album, which is something he has not done in like, 10 years or something. That makes me feel very, very special.” says KM vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner.

For more info, please visit these links:
www.KillMatilda.com
http://www.facebook.com/killmatilda/
http://twitter.com/KillMatilda
 
Music Video – She’s A Killer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUqS_hbgUDc

 
Music Video – Fault Lines – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YA0ZI-TkLo
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-kill-matilda-punkzombierocknroll-2014/

 

 

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