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0 NEWS: XUL Offer Free Download ‘Summon The Swarm’ From Upcoming EP ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ Due Out May 19th + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)

May 8, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · XUL

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Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

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For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

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XUL Offer Free Download ‘Summon The Swarm’ From Upcoming EP ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ Due Out May 19th + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)

FREE DOWNLOAD – SUMMON THE SWARM – SOUNDCLOUD

Song Stream – Orbit of Nemesis – NoCleanSinging.com – here.

(Album Artwork done by Remy C. of Headsplit Design)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2015

LABEL: SELF-RELEASE

Track Listing: XUL – Extinction Necromance

Frozen, We Drown (8:17)

Orbit of Nemesis (7:17)

Chaos Requiem (5:39)

Summon The Swarm (8:17)

EP Length: 29:31

Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL are offering fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of their latest track ‘Summon The Swarm’ at the following link here. The track is off their upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ due out May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance’ (free album download) and is available for pre-order and shirt combos here.

About:

Following in the footsteps of bands such as Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL has left the beaten path to forge their own brand of blackened death metal that’s overflowing with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages and accompanied by a storm of punishing percussion with vicious vocal harmonies to expand on their previous work on Malignance.

This follow up EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ heralds a new age of northern darkness with songs reminiscent of cold lonely tombs, malevolent intent and predatory nature. XUL captivates audiences like light attracts flies as they delve deeper into the maelstrom and build on an already impressive Western Canadian following that has seen them support heavyweights including Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood.

Upcoming Dates:

June 5 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Metal Fest

June 11 – Ryley, AB – Farmageddon Open Air

July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armtstrong Metal Fest

July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest

Aug 14 – Vanderhoof, BC – Metallion Fest

Oct 3 – Lethbridge, AB – Bill Kergan Centre

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://xulofficial.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/Xulband

http://twitter.com/xulofficial

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XUL – Malignance Reviews

#10 of Top 20 Best Albums of 2012 for MetalMadeInCanada.ca

“Xul continue to offer a barrage after barrage of obliterating death metal…when the sheer fire power and dexterous performances that Xul serve up are so satisfying. Particularly when you consider that is the band’s debut album. Malignance is undeniably impressive.” – Powerplay Mag UK

“Malignance, the first record from unsigned Canadian blackened death act Xul, is one of the most impressive debut’s I’ve heard in a very long time. Rarely are the similar artists mentioned in press kits an entirely accurate estimation of the soundscapes to be found within an album proper, but I find the examples of Behemoth and Dissection are quite fitting in this case, as the band excels at weaving the brutality of the former with the epic melodious propensity of the latter, not to mention the grandiosity inherent to both, into a rich and exciting tapestry of extremity.” – Metal-Archives.com

“Vernon British Columbia natives, XUL made their way to Katacombs with one intention in mind – to leave a lasting effect. They did. Influenced by the mighty Behemoth and defunct, Dissection, Xul pulled out all the stops in an insanely intense show characterized by a great sound, guitar hooks and energy that would lay waste to most established bands today! Approx. 50 people were in attendance, give or take a few, but there could have been 10,000 people with the amount of electricity in the air! CONFIDENCE was the adjective on display. They tore through “Summon the Swarm” in such a way that Jon Nodtveidt would have smiled in his grave! Long live Blackened Death Metal. Long Live Xul.” – Live Review – Ondes Chocs

“will appeal to fans of black/death metal. Hard-hitting and brutal, Malignance is intense and that intensity does not let up until the very last song.” – TheFrontRowReport.com

“I loved this album beginning to end, and you can hear the talent that lies there just waiting to come out and greet the world with what XUL has to offer. I can’t wait to hear what they come out with next. I hope some record company comes and grabs these guys because they have a lot to offer the metal community! Look forward to the future with XUL because I know we will be hearing from them again soon.” – Metal Master Kingdom

“Xul operate within the genre of blackened death metal, taking cues from blackened death metal giants like Behemoth, black metal legends like Immortal and Mayhem, as well as death metal demigods like Morbid Angel. They have taken all of these inspirations and combined them into their own artistically highly successful brand of blackened death metal, which features the brutality of death metal and the darkness and evil of black metal. Thus, you get and album the treats you to both the machine-gun bassdrums, guttural vocals, and technically proficient playing associated with death metal and the tense harmonies, tremolo picking, and blazing blastbeats associated with black metal…..Xul’s “Malignance” is a huge artistic success and captures what I consider to be the best from both death metal and black metal.” – Metal Music Archives

“XUL’s “Malignance” is a raging, rolling machine of Black-tinged Death Metal 8/10″ – Metal-Observer

“the band manages to make a sound that encompasses the Death Metal ‘old school’ with the current time style that combines technical, brutality and a very dark mood, as do Belphegor, Behemoth and Azarath. 8/10″ – Whiplash (Brazil)

“Malignance features a stunning display of musicianship with its ultra-slick leads, hyperspeed percussion and incredible bass tone. Meyers’s fetid vocals salivating on the album’s rotting body ties the whole gruesome scene together. Xul wreak “Vengeance” on the ears of death metal fans, forcing their way in the cortex to fester and boil. This is one Malignance you’ll be dying to have.” – Kingdom of Noise

“I love death metal that takes no prisoners.” – Battle Helm

“This blackened death quintet from Vernon, British Columbia does not dissapoint with thier first release, Malignance. The first track sets the pace for the whole album; hard hitting, ear splitting, skull crushing brutality. Battlestorm, indeed! Strong black influences shine through, especially in tracks like Porta Nocis, and Vengeance, while the instrumental Winter’s Reign leaves you spellbound. I have to admit to being really impressed with the amount of work these northern bastards have put into this, and I highly recommend it.” – Canadian Black Metal

0 NEWS: Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

May 8, 2015
by Asher
· Keychain · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

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RIYL = Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5

EPK | Press Photo

Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

Photo Credit – Carlos Guerra

Shock Rock City – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – This Is It – Watch here.

Live Video – Like A Rockstar – Watch here.

Cover Video – Wastin’ Gas (Dallas Smith) – Watch here.

Upcoming Dates:

May 29 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC

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Rise Up Eastern Canadian Dates

June 8 – Beer Exchange – Windsor, ON

June 9 – Music Club – London, ON

June 10 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON

June 11 – Rainbow Bistro – Ottawa, ON

June 12 – Exit Bar – Montreal, QC

June 13 – Le Cercle – Quebec City

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June 26 – L’Alize – Montreal, QC – Event info here.

Ballsy, catchy, raw, and energizing, these are some of the words to best describe Montreal, QC based KEYCHAIN, a band that opens doors with their Urban Party Rock and takes fans to where they want to be in a full-on engagement of showmanship. Lacquered with a strong sense of identity, KEYCHAIN is a sincere homage to the pioneers of rock. Featuring guitar architect Bran Panic, vocalist JP LaChapelle (MIRE), bassist Dany Toxik (Shotgun Highway, What Comes To Life) and drummer Zack Terga, their soon to be released debut album will please your palate and explode your speakers as the their first single ‘Shock Rock City’ produced by Kevin Jardine and mastered by Glen Robinson has been released to pay respects to the rock bosses of past and empower the new generation of rock & roll youth.

Listen to ‘Shock Rock City’ at the following links:

Soundcloud

Bandcamp

“We want this track and the soon to be followed album to be everywhere; in your headphones, in your car, on your job site and at your party. It’s our playground and your canvas. We have an unstoppable drive to be heard, to earn the people’s respect and give real rock fans a kick in the chest!” comments vocalist JP LaChapelle

Their yet to be titled debut album takes rock culture through the urban jungle. With this generation’s sense of core rock values like freedom of speech, sexual liberty, brotherhood and respect; they focus on appreciating each culture’s differences as riches and joining them in one solid bond. In this millennium, open all bridges; vigorously celebrate life and meld strength with passion. Turnt-up fashion and a call to Action… Walk through the world of KEYCHAIN.

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

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“Good vocals, nice vibe of great 90’s rock bands.” -Mark Zubek (CEO of Zedd Records)

“Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly. I can’t wait to hear more!”

-Stone (Metal Odyssey)

“This is good music, and the production in excellent.” -Pierre Garcin (La Grosse Radio)

“This tune is slammin’!” -Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope/Uplift Studios)

0 NEWS: TAKE THE THRONE Post Music Video Teaser ‘Artificial Heart’

May 4, 2015
by Asher
· Take The Throne

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Montreal, QC – May 4, 2015

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

RIYL = August Burns Red, Erra, Veil of Maya and Born Of Osiris

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TAKE THE THRONE Post Music Video Teaser ‘Artificial Heart’

L-R: Take The Throne Current Line Up: Jake Nowak (Bass) | Tom Jakobs (Guitar) Landon Smallwood (Vocals) | Brad Feor (Guitar) | Kurtis Fulton (Drums) |– Photo Credit – Kevin Unger

Niagara Falls, ON’s metalcore quintet TAKE THE THRONE has posted the music video teaser for ‘Artificial Heart’, which is off their latest release‘Guardian’ available on Bandcamp and iTunes.

To watch the teaser, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpsAU6fy0YQ

Drawing comparisons to August Burns Red, Born Of Osiris, and Within The Ruins, TAKE THE THRONE have unleashed two EPs, 2014’s ‘Guardian’, which featured guest appearances by Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills and Fred Beaulieu of Beheading Of A King and 2013’s debut EP ‘Legacy’. Having already shared the stage with bands such as Veil Of Maya, Intervals, Born Of Osiris, The Contortionist and Norma Jean along many others. TAKE THE THE THRONE are gearing up for a 2015 packed with more touring, more shows and getting the mosh pit going like a super charged blender.

Track Listing: Take The Throne – Guardian

1. Intro

2. Ghosts feat. Fred Beaulieu of Beheading Of A King

3. Captive feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills

4. The Void

5. Beneath It All

6. The Apology

7. Artificial Heart

8. Deserter

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/takethethroneband

https://twitter.com/TTT_Band

https://www.youtube.com/takethethroneband

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“What impressed me most was that Take The Throne aren’t trying to jam a million different ideas into each song, they know what they do best and stick to it.” – Lambgoat

“Not gonna lie…I loved the fuck out of this song (Deserter). Maybe even more than Thrillhouse enjoys sex with barely legal scene girls. Ok… Maybe not THAT much, but it’s still a brilliant song. Not even once did I find myself thinking “I wish they did this” or “why did they do that”, and I’m eagerly awaiting any further submissions these guys want to send our way.” – I Probably Hate Your Band

0 NEWS: National Rock Review Premiere PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL’s New Track ‘Fishin’ Song’; New Album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ Due Out May 12th + Alberta and BC Tour Dates

May 2, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Puttin' On The Foil

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Montreal, QC – May 2, 2015

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

RIYL = Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers, Social Distortion, Motorhead, Mojo Nixon

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Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | iTunes

National Rock Review Premiere PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL’s New Track ‘Fishin’ Song’; New Album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ Due Out May 12th + Alberta and BC Tour Dates

L-R – TimTim – Guitar/Vocals | Trayne Rekk – Bass Vocals | Stubbs – Drums – Photo Credit – Krista Rowland

National Rock Review Song Premiere – Puttin’ On The Foil – Fishin’ Song – http://www.nationalrockreview.com/artist-news/puttin-on-the-foil-release-new-track-fishin-song

Puttin’ On The Foil – Shitshow – Free Download

Calgary is home to three of the most important Hillbilly’s you will ever need to know —Puttin’ On The Foil. They plan to make you a part of their singin-a-long, drinkin’, good time trainwreck with their electrifying, kickass punk’n roll music with their latest track‘Fishin Song’ streaming exclusively on National Rock Review at the following here. , which is off their upcoming album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ due out May 12th.

“It’s blue collar. Everyone can relate to it. Too much workin, not enough fun. It’s all about balance. We all have bills, so we need to work, but we also need to hang out with family and friends and have some time to ourselves….life is short.” comments vocalist / bassist Trayne Rekk.

Since 2011 these small town renegades have been touring the hell out of any weekend that comes their way. In 2014 the band played over 130 shows across Canada. The band’s name is an homage to the film ‘Slapshot’ where the Hanson Brother put foil on their fists to do more damage during fights in the hockey themed movie. Puttin’ On The Foil plans to do the same with their upcoming sophomore release, ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’.

Track Listing: Puttin’ On The Foil – Fire Up, Ready To Roll
1. Shitshow (3:08)
2. Comin’ In Hard’ (3:31)
3. Drunk & Naked (3:56)
4. Rowdy (3:46)
5. Fishin’ Song (4:00)
6. Sweet Prairie Vixen (3:20)
7. Giver To The Liver (3:37)
8. Let Me Be (3:48)
9. Raisin’ Hell (3:05)
10. Ode To Drunk (3:44)
Album Length: 36:01

The band is a three piece consisting of Trayne Rekk on Bass/Vocals/Stupidity, TimTim plucking Guitar/Vocals and Jordan Stubbs on Drums. Rarely sober the band’s infectious music invites even the most conservative wall flower to act stupid. One would expect the band to have influences like KISS, SLAYER, and Iron Maiden, but Trayne blames Hank Willams Jr. for much of his blue collar topics.

Puttin’On The Foil’s signature sound starts with Hank Williams, toss in some Ramones, thickened with Motorhead, and a dash of Nashville Pussy gives it that good time feel. Fans can be sure to understand the bands incredibly love of a good time from their music and live shows. Be sure to catch this three man circus on tour as the following dates below.

Tour Dates:

May 8 – Edson, AB – Fat Greasy’s

May 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

May 10 – Red Deer, AB – Leah’s

May 15 – Calgary, AB – Swigs

May 16 – Calgary, AB – Big Al’s

May 21 – Lethbridge, AB – The Inferno

May 22 – Elkford, BC – Sneaky’s

May 23 – Peachland, BC – Edgewater

May 24 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s

May 26 – Nanaimo, BC – The Globe

May 27 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 28 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub

May 29 – Saturna Isl, BC – Lighthouse Pub

May 30 – Salmon Arm, BC – Outlaws

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.puttinonthefoil.net

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puttin-On-The-FoiL/405041498528

https://twitter.com/potfkicksass

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“Shirtless dude in overalls? Check. Long-haired fella in a Canadian Tuxedo? Check. Bottles and blunts? Ok we are ready. Puttin’ on the Foil are Calgary’s premier hillbilly punk act…” – Calgary Is Awesome

“Puttin’ on the Foil’s signature mix of good time country vibes and punk rock intensity make their shows feel more like a Stampede after-party.” – Calgary Journal

“If you are looking for a great philosophical punk album to bring a smile to your face on a bleak day then look no further than ‘Fire Up, Ready to Roll’, from Calgary’s Hillbilly punks, ‘Puttin’ On The Foil’.” – Punk Globe

0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Music Video Premiere WITCH OF THE WASTE ‘It Was Always 3AM’; New EP Out ‘Made of Teeth’

April 30, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Witch of The Waste

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Montreal, QC – April 30, 2015

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

RIYL = Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, Ulcerare, Nails, Loma Prieta, Code Orange Kids

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Decibel Mag Music Video Premiere WITCH OF THE WASTE ‘It Was Always 3AM’; New EP Out ‘Made of Teeth’

L-R: Michael Homle – Bass, Jeremy Gilmartin – Drums, Ryan Fitzgerald – Lead Vocals, Phil Jones – Guitar/vocals, Peter Sacco – Guitar/vocals Photo credit: Shimon Karmel

Decibel Mag – Music Video Premiere – ‘It Was Always 3AM’ – http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2015/4/20/video-premiere-witch-of-the-wastes-it-was-always-300-am

EP Stream / Free Download – Made of Teeth – http://witchofthewaste.bandcamp.com/album/made-of-teeth

Vancouver, BC’s WITCH OF THE WASTE has teamed up with Decibel Magazinefor the video premiere of their track ‘It Was Always 3AM’ in support of their new EP ‘Made of Teeth’ released last March, which is now streaming and available onvinyl and FREE download on the band’s bandcamp here.

To watch the the video ‘It Was Always 3AM’, please visit Decibel Magazine here.

“This is the first of a series of videos we are creating. All will be directed by our good friend Christopher Lennox and will feature simple concepts and dark atmosphere. Think of them as bad jokes being told at inappropriate times.” comments vocalist Ryan Fitzgerald.

About:

Rejecting the technical arms race that overwhelms modern metal, Witch of The Waste strives to reach new levels of raw intensity while keeping their aesthetic vision close in sight. Their 2015 release ‘Made of Teeth’ follow up 2013’s debut ‘All Other Voices‘ and offers fast, churning and swelling guitar riffs laid over manic loud drumming topped off with dynamic barking vocals and high otherworldly shrieks. Influences range from Converge, Oathbreaker, and Ulcerate to Sigur Ros and Pink Floyd. Their music is a terrifying exploration and an emotional upheaval that has lead the band to share the stage with such bands as Tesseract, Animals As Leaders, Intronaut, Gorguts, Gojira, Archspire, Anciients, Norma Jean, Fall City Fall, Havok, Cloudkicker, After The Burial and many more.

EP Track Listing – Witch of The Waste – Made of Teeth:
1 – That Door Cannot Be Opened (1:29)
2 – They Haunt Minds (2:27)
3 – She Burst Into Snakes (2:45)
4 – It Was Always 3:00 AM (1:30)
5- Lets Say You Have An Axe (2:10)
6 – I Bet You Are Wondering What I Am Doing With This Here Gas Can (3:52)
EP Length: 14:15

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://witchofthewaste.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/witchofthewaste

http://www.twitter.com/TheWotw

http://www.instagram.com/wotwband

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“They can bludgeon you with brutal force, come at you with a tech element that can make your head spin and then throw you down with the hardest of hardcore.” – BeatRoute BC

“One of the more satisfying aspects of being involved with the local music scene is the opportunity to watch a band persevere and grow. Witch of the Waste is a good example of this, having undergone a subtle metamorphosis in the last few years. While their first EP, All Other Voices, released in early 2013, showed no shortage of promise, their newest effort, Made of Teeth, sees the band refocused in a more refined direction.” – Not Your Scene

“It’s safe to say that local metal band Witch of the Waste have been getting a lot of hype over this past year. They’re playing big shows at big venues with crazy lineups and they’re kicking ass while they do it. ” – Red On Black Music

“Melding together very progressive style riffs with an overall punk type feeling, they remind me most of a Dillinger Escape Plan style. Intensity is the name of the game as their live show pulls no punches. It’s in your face, extreme and the crowd eats it right up. Shows with these dudes can get downright violent, which fits the music extraordinarily well.” – Gun Shy Assassin

“An impressive debut for a band with a lot of potential….The band does a great job of balancing heaviness and technicality without letting one side overpower the other….With an engaging debut like All Other Voices to get them started, the future is bright for Witch of the Waste and they are definitely a band to keep an eye on in the coming years.” (Review of 2013 All Other Voices EP) – Sputnik Music

1 Asher Media Presents Amnesia Rock Fest – Concours Rocker

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Asher Media Présente / Presents : AMNESIA ROCKFEST CONCOURS ROCKER · Asher Media Relations · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

Asher Media Presents Amnesia Rock Fest – Concours Rocker

Proceeds being donated to Animatch – Dog rescue and adoption

Asher Media Relations in association with Amnesia Rock Fest is proud to announce it will be hosting ‘Concours Rocker’, a series of battle of the bands dates for Montreal area rock / alternative / punk and metal bands to compete for one to perform at this year’s 2015 edition in Montebello, QC along with raising funds to aid dog rescue and adoption service Animatch.

Submissions will be open till May 3rd with 12 bands being selected for preliminary rounds being held on May 12th, 24th, and 28th at Les Katacombes.

The 4 bands with the highest percentage score from the judges after the three preliminary rounds will move on to the final, also at Katacombes on June 11th.

The winner of the final will perform at Rockfest plus get paid, get fed, get weekend fest passes along with a press announcement announcing winner to media.

To submit, please fill out and email the following info to ashermedia[at]gmail.com.

Band Name:

Genre:

Hometown:

Website:

Year band was formed:

Presskit (if any):

For more info on Amnesia Rock Fest, please visit the following links:

http://www.amnesiarockfest.com/

www.AsherMediaRelations.com

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Asher Media Présente Amnesia Rock Fest – Concours Rocker

Toutes les recettes seront remises à Animatch – Services d’adoption de chien à but non lucratif

Asher Media Relations en collaboration avec Amnesia Rock Fest est fier d’annoncer qu’elle présentera le ‘Concours Rocker’, une série de dates pour un concours de groupes de musique de la relève Rock , Alternative , Punk et Métal Montréalaise offrant la chance de jouer sur scène à l’édition 2015 du Rockfest à Montebello, QC.

Les inscriptions se feront jusqu’au 3 mai avec 12 groupes qui seront sélectionnés pour les rondes préliminaires qui auront lieu le 12, 24, et 28 mai aux Katacombes.

Les 4 groupes avec le meilleur pointage (%) de nos juges après les 3 rondes préliminaires accéderont à la finale, aussi aux Katacombes le 11 juin.

Le gagnant de la finale jouera au Amnesia Rock Fest, avec un cachet, repas, et recevra des passes pour toute la fin de semaine, ainsi qu’un communiqué de presse annonçant le gagnant aux médias.

Pour vous inscrire, veuillez envoyer les informations suivants à l’addresse courriel ashermedia[at]gmail.com.

Nom du Groupe:

Genre:

Ville:

Site web:

Actif depuis (année):

Dossier de presse:

Pour plus d’informations sur Amnesia Rocher Fest, s’il vous plaît visitez les liens suivants:

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1 NEWS: LEAVE THE LIVING Post Live Video + Playing Farmageddon Open Air June 13; Streaming New Track ‘Sink or Swim’; Debut Album Due Out May 1st

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Leave The Living · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

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

RIYL = Lamb of God, As Blood Runs Black, Gojira, Black Dahlia Murder

LeaveTheLiving.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

Youtube | Instagram | Bandcamp | iTunes

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LEAVE THE LIVING Post Live Video + Playing Farmageddon Open Air June 13; Streaming New Track ‘Sink or Swim’; Debut Album Due Out May 1st

L-R = Sean Higgins (Drums) – Steve McGillivray (Bass) – Ben Bushido (Guitar), Josiah Dyck (Guitar) – Justin Shadows (Vocals) – Photo Credit – Michael Grebinsky

Song Stream – Sink or Swim – Bandcamp | Youtube | Soundcloud

Song Stream – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Lyric Video – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Watch here.

Album Pre-Order Digital and CD – https://leavetheliving.bandcamp.com/album/pacifist

SlimBz TV has posted live video of Red Deer, AB groove metal five piece Leave The Living performing tracks Let Go, Pacifist, Manifesto and Word of A Whore during their show last week in Calgary, AB at Dicken’s Pub. The tracks are off the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Pacifist’ due out May 1st to follow up their 2012 self titled EP and can be pre-ordered both digitally and on CD here.

To watch the live video, please visit the following link here.

In additional news, Leave The Living will be performing at this year’s Farmageddon Open Air in Ryley, AB on June 13th, which includes headliners Grim Reaper, Incantation, Pallbearer, Into Eternity, Archspire and more! For more info, please visithttp://www.farmageddon.ca.

Recommended for fans of Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, As I Lay Dying, and Arsis, Leave The Living is looking forward to breaking necks with their punishing riffs and incredible breakdowns backed by wrenching screams and a heavier more brutal groove assault. Evolving significantly since inception, the band has taken major steps to bring their songwriting to a higher level, collaborating closer as a band to make a heavier sound plus map out a new album and more that fans old and new, locally and internationally will be anxious to hit the mosh pit to support.

Upcoming Show Dates:

June 13 – Farmageddon Open Air – Ryley, AB – Tickets and info here.

Aug 2 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – Tickets and info here.

Track Listing: Leave The Living – Pacifist
1. Let Go (2:28)
2. Pacifist (2:59)
3. Manifesto (4:08)
4. Word of a Whore (3:49)
5. Open Sea (1:57)
6. Undone (3:07)
7. Poison Pen (3:06)
8. Sink or Swim (5:24)
9. Farewell (2:41)
Album Length: 29:44

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.leavetheliving.ca

http://www.facebook.com/leavetheliving

http://www.twitter.com/leavetheliving1

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“Pacifist” is a straight to the point no nonsense heavy hitting debut.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Leave the Living can clearly write and play angry, politically-charged, thrash-tinged groove metal.” – Echoes And Dust

0 NEWS: Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce New Show Dates In Ontario / Quebec

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · MUTANK

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Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

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Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce New Show Dates In Ontario / Quebec

Music Video – Corporate Child – Watch here

Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock – Watch here

Live At Wacken 2014 – Full Set – Watch here

M.E.C.H. Metal – Album Stream + Free Download here.

Thrashers and 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions MUTANK have announced new show dates in Ontario and Quebec, which includes a support date for Night Demon in Montreal, a slot at Trailer Thrash Fest in St. Pie, QC alongside Anonymus and Augury plus and appearance at Thrash Fest Rock in Trois Rivieres, QC and a fall date in NYC for New York Death Fest where they will share the stage with an international line up that includes Gutalax, Soils of Fate, Uncleansed, Dehumanized and more. Their latest album M.E.C.H. Metal was released in early 2014 and is available on audio cassette and free digital download here.

Dates:

May 9 – Sherbrooke, QC @ Bar Le Magog w/ Dealer, Cross Bones, Sights of War – Event and tick info here.

May 22 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar w/ Night Demon, Caym, Meet The Mailman – Event and ticket info here.

May 23 – Ottawa, ON @ Cafe Dekcuf w/ Accursed Creation, Volatile, Sludgehammer – Event and ticket info here.

May 30 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria w/ Sludgehammer, The Cuff, The Dixie Dead – Event and ticket info here.

June 5 – Hamilton, ON @ Doors Pub

August 22 – Saint-Pie, QC @ Trailer Thrash Fest w/ Anonymus, Augury, Eternal Judgment, Insurrection , Bookakee, Dark Century, Accursed Spawn and more! – Event and ticket info here.

October 3 – Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus – New York Death Fest w/ Gutalax, Soils of Fate, Uncleansed, Dehumanized and more! – Event and ticket info here.

November 6/7 – Trois Rivieres, QC @ Cafe Le Stage – Thrash Fest Rock w/ Horfixion, Hellbörn, Eternal Judgment, Voor, Phosphorus – Event and ticket info here.

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

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

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://www.twitter.com/mutank

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com

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

About:

Listen up! You want mosh happy crossover-thrash from another planet? Fast riffs? Rippin’ solos? Then stop giving a fuck what other people think and prepare for some neck aerobics from Montreal, QC’s MUTANK!

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).

It also just so happens to be the title of the band’s debut album ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’, which features eight monumental thrash tracks that will either make you want to punch something or just plain dance while delivering thoughtful, honest lyrics for those who wish to look deeper.

“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.’

M.E.C.H. Metal was unleashed on February 1, 2014 with the video ‘Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock‘ and is available on the band’s bandcamp here.

Quick Fact: MUTANK are the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions being judged by industry music reps #1 out of over 100 Canadian bands to rep Canada at the international Metal Battle in Wacken, Germany during 2014’s Wacken Open Air Fest (the largest in the world).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 NEWS: Cryptic Hymn Announce New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Cryptic Hymn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

For fans of Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates

Cryptic Hymn Announce New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

Free Download – Revel In Disgust – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – Revel In Disgust – Watch here.

‘Poltourgiest 2015’ Video Diary – Watch here.

Coming off their ‘Poltourgeist Tour’ this past March (watch video diary here), CRYPTIC HYMN announce they will be performing upcoming show dates in Detroit, St. Louis and Nashville this summer. The blackened death metallers are a newly formed brutal assault featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis. They unleashed their debut single ‘Revel In Disgust’ earlier this year and have made it available for free download on Bandcamp and Soundcloud to give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2015 as they work on pre-production for their debut release.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 16 – DETROIT, MI @ NEW DODGE LOUNGE

June 21 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ FUBAR

July 3 – NASHVILLE, TN @ THE HI TONE

For more info, please follow Cryptic Hymn at these links:

http://www.facebook.com/cryptichymnofficial

http://twitter.com/CrypticHymn

http://instagram.com/cryptichymn

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“Cryptic Hymn’s new single “Revel In Disgust” is a track that touches a type of death metal that is more than just “bash your head in with brutality” but it’s also a showcase of really good musicianship, talent and catchy melodies. They have this slight black metal tone about them but also give us a good punch of death metal, similar to Revocation’s sound. A very good song and I hope this leads into a phenomenal album release!” – Headbang or GTFO

“Brutality is what your eardrums are to expect from this Blackened Death Metal song; with welcomed shades of Thrash for good Metal measure. I really dig this song Revel In Disgust and I cannot wait to hear the finished debut album from CRYPTIC HYMN. Click below and support CRYPTIC HYMN while your brain absorbs their intense brand of Metal! Metal be thy name.” – Metal Odyssey

0 NEWS: Out Now! Power Prog Metallers ELDEROTH Unleash New Album ‘Mystic’

April 28, 2015
by Asher
· Elderoth · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 28, 2015

RIYL = Devin Townsend Project, Kamelot, Wintersun, Dream Theater, The Contortionist, Periphery, Chthonic

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Out Now! Power Prog Metallers ELDEROTH Unleash New Album ‘Mystic’

‘Mystic’ Album Stream – Listen here.

‘Mystic’ Album Order – Purchase here.

Track Listing – Elderoth – Mystic:

1. Within (1:01)

2. Black and Blue (4:15)

3. This Shadow By My Side (4:48)

4. My Future (3:27)

5. Falling Star (4:09)

6. In A Dream (3:36)

7. The Ocean (4:35)

8. Far In The Sea (4:27)

9. Always Remember (3:56)

Album Length: 34:17

Engineering a unique style of metal music with oriental instruments from East Asia, Montreal, QC’s Elderoth intertwine modern North American and European styles in a must-hear album with each track flowing across to the next to create a dynamic taste for fans. Featuring intense guitar licks, complex keyboard arrangements and powerful rhythms, Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity. The prog power metal band is proud to unleash its new album ‘Mystic’ out officially as of April 28th, which is available at the following link here to follow up their 2012 self-titled debut.

Founding member and mastermind behind Elderoth, Collin McGee comments:

“We are glad to finally have this album released, quite a lot of work was put into it, and it really was a great learning experience. Bringing in the new far eastern oriental influences has really added a new twist to the development of our own unique style. I feel it is only just the beginning. This album showcases many new fresh and original ideas that we had to put on the table. Originality and being able to catch the listener’s attention has always been a goal for us, that and writing and playing what we enjoy as well. We’ve made this to reach out to our loyal fans and our new potential fans as well.”

The band’s 2015 lineup features founding member Collin McGee on guitars and vocals with Xavier Sperdouklis on bass, Vincent Harnois on guitars and Jessy Normand on drums. Mcgee, the man behind the vision of Elderoth is the primary author, composer, lead guitarist, and singer. Through his years of being self-taught, studying music theory and composing endlessly, McGee has mastered composition on guitar and other instruments at a world-class level, along with writing lyrics and developing his vocals to a professional level that stands out in the audio mix both live and in the studio.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 29 – Bar Le Ritz – Montreal, QC w/ Decadawn, Kolony, Aeon’s Fall

For more info, please visit the following links:

Album order: http://elderothband.bandcamp.com

http://elderoth.com

http://facebook.com/elderothband

http://twitter.com/elderothband

http://youtube.com/elderothmedia

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“Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity.” – Metal-Rules.com

“Elderoth are the brainchild of a certain Collin McGee, and his singular vision has produced a unique metal sound…a sublime release.” – Hellbound

“Strong prog-metal is usually reserved for DREAM THEATER and the countries of Europe. But this album has put the entire community on notice. Name recognition will only take you so far. This music is fresh, crisp and chocked full of melodies, and keeps one step ahead of you, making you long for more.” – Metal Temple

“Boasting a unique mix of metal music with oriental instruments, Elderoth stands out in the Quebec metal scene due to their overall difference to other acts from the area, and their new album Mystic shows that they might be one of the best in that scene.” – Audio Honesty

“Elderoth present a very uplifting album that feels absolutely genuine in its lyrical themes. Mystic takes full advantage of the Progressive Metal aspect of its sound to tackle other styles in a way that feels natural to the blend of Sonata Arctica andDragonForce-lite material that makes up the album, all the while exploring different atmospheres without any concern to whether it’s heavy enough or not. This commendable approach makes for a journey that leaves you actually feeling good about yourself by the end of this just under thirty-five minute self-released offering. If you’re into well composed music that doesn’t restrict itself to one specific sub-genre of Metal in a way that feels one hundred percent fluid from start to finish, Mystic is something you are going to want to check out right away.” – Apoch’s Metal Review

“After the first spin of Mystic, my immediate reaction was that this music, these arrangements, are quite dense. Mostly this comes from the riffage and orchestration. You could further define the compositions as being either, in the worst sense, busy and cluttered, or in the best sense, complex and intriguing. It’s a knotty conundrum. Eventually, I think it will come down to the each listener’s subjective experience…Call it ambitious and bombastic, Elderoth’s Mystic will definitely give you some music to ponder.” – Danger Dog Review

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