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

  • March 23, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · MUTANK

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 23, 2015

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R.I.Y.L. – D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, 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 Announce Ontario / Quebec Show Dates

From Left to Right: Drums – Moe Daas | Guitarist – Lee Whiskey | Vocalist, Bassist – Stephen Reynolds | New Guitarist – Jordan Kelly | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu

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.

Montreal based thrashers and 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions MUTANK are hitting the road for the following dates in Toronto, Ottawa and Sherbrooke in support of their latest album M.E.C.H. Metal, which is available on audio cassette and free digital download here .

Dates:

March 28 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club w/ Black Absinthe, Python – Event and ticket info here.

April 25 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf w/ Smirking Revenge – Event and ticket info here.

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

May 23 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf w/ Accursed Creation, Volatile, Sludgehammer – Event and ticket info here.
In additional news, MUTANK recently announced new guitarist Jordan Kelly to their line up after co-founding member Steven “Steve-In” Breen decided to part ways with the band in January to return to his hometown of St. John’s, NL.

In a statement issued earlier by the band:

“The selection process wasn’t easy by any means. Breen was such an enormous presence, regarding one a of a kind writing style, a flawless, yet savage stage performance and overall possessing the ideal chemistry the band needed to grow and evolve.

We aren’t just musicians in this band, we clearly are lunatics with instruments, and we need the type who can juggle swords and laugh about their scars later.

Standing apart during initial auditions was Jordan Kelly, a previous band mate of front man Stephen “Steve Out” Reynolds, also hailing from Newfoundland who had relocated to Montreal to further his musical career.

Being well versed in many underground styles, with a proven road ready dedication and drive with musical ability to match, the band decided on Jordan even before Breen had left Montreal.

Keeping the “M.E.C.H. Metal” spirit as true as ever, MUTANK with our members current and past, are continuing to bust heads and wreak havoc on the scene.

We had a lot of interest shown when Breen had made his choice to split final, and to those who had came down to audition – we say TANK MU! We are honoured to have had such great energy from distinctly styled guitarists who had tried out.

Stay tuned for upcoming concert announcements, tonnes of heavy new music and more in the very near future.

You’ve been warned……”

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 line-up:

Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals
Moe Daas – Drums
Less Whiskey – Lead Guitar

Live line-up:

Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Jordan Kelly – Guitar
Moe Daas – Drums
Lee Whiskey – Lead Guitar

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: MetalBlast.net Premiere Black Doom ÉOHUM ‘Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign’; Debut Album ‘Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch’ Due Out April 7

  • March 19, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Eohum

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 19, 2015

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

R.I.Y.L. (Recommended If You Like) = Emperor, Immortal, Therion, Dimmu Borgir, Deicide, Neurosis, Behemoth

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MetalBlast.net Premiere Black Doom ÉOHUM ‘Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign’

Debut Album ‘Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch’ Due Out April 7

MetalBlast.net – Song Premiere – ‘Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign’ – http://www.metalblast.net/featured-post/song-premiere-eohum-thus-spewed-thy-infectious-reign/
Éohum : Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch (Album Release Teaser) – Watch here.
‘Equatorial Rains’ Song Stream – Listen here.

       Montreal, QC black doom Éohum (pronounced ee-o-um) have teamed up withMetalBlast.net to premiere their latest track ‘Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign‘ from their upcoming debut ‘Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch’ due out on April 7th via Mycelium Networks as a pay what you want release here.

To check out the track, please visit the following link: http://www.metalblast.net/featured-post/song-premiere-eohum-thus-spewed-thy-infectious-reign/ 

“‘Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign’ starts with a salad of doom riffs, gutturals and cleans, slowly progressing mid-way through the song to a relentless black death anthem. Transitioning between both worlds, this song has the capacity to keep the attention of an array of metal lovers. Type of song you want to put on a loop or that haunts your conscious for a couple of days! Lyrically speaks of our point of no return as a species, unless we awaken from our deep sleep and brings to surface the many coma-tic ways of our times. One of my personal favorites from ‘Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch’.” comments guitarist Jeremy Perkins.

Track Listing – Revelations, Aurora of An  Epoch
1. Leaving Harbour 2:50
2. Rooted Deep Within 4:36
3. Equatorial Rains 5:08
4. Defined Sacredness 04:36
5. Revelations, Aurora of an Epoch 6:39
6. Wiser Every Sunrise 6:05
7. Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign 5:07
8. Give Us O’ Rain 1:43
Album Length: 36:48

About: Formed in 2010 from the mind of guitarist / writer Jeremy Perkins, Éohum brings together some of the most dark and groove oriented metals of heavy low end doom riffs to meet black metal atmospheres.  With shredding guitar tones uplifted by the French horns plus a touch of clean breaks with beautiful lyrics and vocals, Éohum expand their style within the relentless drive that surround a new air, a new sound, an attempt to join forces with eco-awareness and spirit for their upcoming debut album, ‘Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch’.

The release features a collective of musicians that includes guest vocals from Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy) (Tracks 3-4-5-7), Lana Edwards (Intro & Outro), Phillippe Rieder (Track 6),Nick Wybo (ex-Vinyl Hero) on drums, Annie Perreault on French horn/trumpet, Sylvain Dumont on guitar, James Heymans on bass and Perkins himself on guitar plus a live line up that includes drummer Simon Mackay (The Agonist) and vocalist Barrie Butler (ex : Tard).

With so much talent from various backgrounds, Éohum blend the most gruesome with the cleanest of black and doom metal to create hypnotic riffs with seducing horns ready to be injected into the veins of metal fans.

Éohum is recommended for fans of Emperor, Immortal, Therion, Dimmu Borgir, Deicide, Neurosis, Behemoth.

Fun Fact About Band Name: Éohum means many Yew trees in old English, Yew tree is the Tree of Life for the English tribes of our past pre dating most of the Celt languages, which blended Latin to their own afterward.

The E without the accent would mean many war horses, so that’s why there is an accent, not because it’s a French word

For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/%C3%89ohum/821823887910583

http://twitter.com/eohum

https://eohum.bandcamp.com

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“…the album has this great, organic feel to it that persists the whole length of the album with a raw but organized sound to it that was just done extremely well. “Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch” is no doubt just the surface of the surface of the talent that Éohum has up their sleeves for future music because music like does not simply get spent on one album, and will not nine times out of ten.” – Metal Addicts

“their sound has a mildly addictive streak to it.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“Wikipedia in all of its might defines the French Horn as, “a brass instrument made of tubing more than 20 feet (6.1 m) long, wrapped into a coil with a flared bell.” I got the pleasure of marking something rather interesting off of my list of shit I’ve seen: a french horn in a Black Metal band. Thank you Eohum! (I think.)  If you’re on the hunt for something that will make you go a wee bit cross-eyed, look no further than Eohum.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

” Sheer talent is evident in this progressive blackened doom band. When they start playing a riff where they just click, it’s impressive, even uplifting. It’s no easy task to do that with the components of the bands: a blast beating drummer, tons of speedy, grim guitars, a thunderous vocalist who both screams and sings, samples, and…a fucking horn section? The…fuck…?…I have a feeling, though, that Éohum are onto something. Especially with their album art, which is the coolest I’ve seen in a long time.” – Gun Shy Assassin

0 NEWS: CVLT NATION Premiere WITCH OF THE WASTE New EP ‘Made of Teeth’; Due Out March 24th

  • March 16, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Witch of The Waste

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Montreal, QC – March 16, 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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CVLT NATION Premiere WITCH OF THE WASTE New EP ‘Made of Teeth’; Due Out March 24th

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

CVLT Nation – ‘Made of Teeth’ – EP Stream – http://www.cvltnation.com/cvlt-nation-streaming-witch-of-the-waste-made-of-teeth/ 

EP Teaser Video – https://youtu.be/q4LBM02x9do

       Vancouver, BC hardcore noisemakers WITCH OF THE WASTE has teamed up withCVLTNation.com for an exclusive online premiere of their new EP ‘Made of Teeth’ due out March 24th to follow up 2013’s debut ‘All Other Voices‘. The EP will be available for purchase via the band’s bandcamp here and for hometown fans, WOTW will be performing a CD launch show on March 21st at 333 with support from Bloom, Dead Hand and No, Boy. For tickets and info, please visit here.

To listen to ‘Made of Teeth’, please visit the following link here.

“We’re excited to share with fans our new EP! It has been quite the experience for us planting our feet in the right direction with heavier, scarier music with a louder voice than before. It will be hard to think of what comes next and we can’t wait to hear what friends and fans have to say.” comments guitarist Peter Sacco.

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

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. Fast, churning and swelling guitar riffs laid over manic drumming played fast, loud, and recklessly 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.

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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

0 NEWS: BC Thrash Groove MERIDIUS Assaulting New Single ‘Conquer The Throne’ From Upcoming Self Titled EP Due Out March 20

  • March 13, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Meridius

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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Montreal, QC –  March 13, 2015

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

R.I.Y.L. (Recommended If You Like) = Havok, Exodus, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb of God

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BC Thrash Groove MERIDIUS Assaulting New Single ‘Conquer The Throne’ From Upcoming Self Titled EP Due Out March 20

Sam Buchanan – Rhythm Guitar | Eric Willmott – Vocals | Nolan Olson – Drums | Kieran Marquis-Lead Guitar | Peter Riemann – Bass | Photo Credit – Hailey Statler

Meridius – Conquer The Throne

https://soundcloud.com/meridius/conquer-the-throne
https://meridius.bandcamp.com/album/meridius

      B.C. based thrash and groove metal band, MERIDIUS (named after Russell Crowe’s character in Gladiator) have unleashed their next assault ‘Conquer The Throne’ from their upcoming self titled debut EP due out March 20th and available for pre-order on Bandcamp.

“This tune will get you up on your feet, jumping on your furniture and playing air guitar! Music is supposed to be fun and with this track we’re keeping it that way.” comments guitarist Kieran Marquis.

This raw, heavy thrash, melodic, groovy five piece are continuously writing material and staying true to the metal forefathers. With past members hailing from bands full of speed (Howler), progressive (Equestrian Lord), and power metal bands, Meridius’ metal embodies the intensity of aggression and pure mayhem both on stage and in studio. Vocalist Eric Willmont constructs intense imagery through his lyrics covering dark topics (death, torture, war, and violence) all the while fitting in appropriate dash of macabre humour. Through a collaborative writing process, Meridius construct song after song with their sights set on a full length album and tour across Canada to follow their soon to be released debut EP.

Track Listing: Meridius – Self Titled EP
1. Speed Kills (3:42) – Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Youtube
2. Walk The Plank (5:27)
3. Conquer The Throne (4:17)
EP Length: 13:27

For more info, please follow the band at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meridius/553185774762872

https://twitter.com/Meridius_Metal

http://instagram.com/meridiusband

https://meridius.bandcamp.com

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0 NEWS: More Bands Added To OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA! FUCK THE FACTS, FULL OF HELL, PUTRESCENCE, CREATIVE WASTE, SACCAGE

  • March 13, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Obscene Extreme America Fest

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 13, 2015

FESTIVAL MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, music for airplay + concert mention, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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More Bands Added To OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA! FUCK THE FACTS, FULL OF HELL, PUTRESCENCE, CREATIVE WASTE, SACCAGE

Obscene Extreme America‘s line up just got more Canadian with the addition of Ottawa, ON grind legends FUCK THE FACTS, Manitoba’s PUTRESCENCE and Quebec City’sSACCAGE plus Saudi Arabia’s CREATIVE WASTE and Maryland/Pennsylvania based FULL OF HELL will be joining the fest.

Bands previously announced to the fest line up are:

AGATHOCLES 

CORRUPT LEADERS 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

DROPDEAD 

GOEMAGOT 

INHUMATE

MAGRUDERGRIND

MALIGNANCY 

PSYCHO

M.O.D. aka Method Of Destruction 

MOTHER BRAIN 

SCHIRENC PLAYS PUNGENT STENCH

For more info, please visit the following links:

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407078159465552/

http://obscene-extreme.com

https://www.facebook.com/ObsceneExtremeAmerica

www.youtube.com/user/ObsceneExtremeFest

OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA 2015 Schedule

Thursday AUGUST 20 – PRE-FEST, start 7 pm, approx. 10 bands

TRH Bar

3699, Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec

www.trh-bar.com

www.facebook.com/TrhBar

Friday AUGUST 21, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands

Théâtre TELUS, 1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec

www.theatretelus.com

www.facebook.com/theatretelus

Saturday AUGUST 22, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands

Théâtre TELUS

1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec

www.theatretelus.com

www.facebook.com/theatretelus

Sunday AUGUST 23 – AFTERSHOW, start 5 pm, approx. 5-10 bands

Katacombes

1635 Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9

www.katacombes.com/wp

www.facebook.com/coopkatacombes

About: 

Obscene Extreme Festival comes to Canada! August 20-23, the Obscene Extreme World Tour will be stopping by Montreal, Quebec for a weekend of extreme music madness!


Get your gore grind banana suit ready, put on your gas mask or your most comfortable stage diving costume and get psyched for a wide selection of underground acts. The first Canadian edition of this DIY party will bring the best of grindcore, crust, punk, death, thrash, hardcore, and everything in-between to the stage.

The Obscene Extreme Festival began in the Czech Republic in 1999, and over the past 16 years, more than 700 bands from all over the world have rocked its stage. The Obscene Extreme World Tour was born 2 years ago out of the desire to bring the carnage to extreme music fans worldwide. After Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, and Japan, the festival is bringing the blasting madness of Obscene Extreme to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Get ready for a 4 day trip of fast, brutal, and destructive musical violence.

5 reasons the Obscene Extreme World Tour is going to blow your mind:

1. Truly underground.
Obscene Extreme is one of the few truly underground festivals to unite big, genre-defining bands, and small, cult bands.

2. Vegan-friendly.
Whatever you do or don’t do, believe or practice, you’re welcome at Obscene Extreme.

3. Fair ticket price.
No massive booking agent or energy drink mega-festival bullshit, Obscene Extreme is affordable for everyone.

4. No shitty rules, no shitty security.
Stage diving, stage invasions and more, all welcome. Obscene Extreme treats you like people and doesn’t stop you having fun.

5. Grindcore carnival.
Wear a gasmask, dress as a goregrind banana, Obscene Extreme is more than a festival – it’s a party!

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Media Partners:

Absolute Underground Magazine – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807/ 

Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com

Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio 

Montreal Music Scene – http://montrealmusicscene.com

0 NEWS: Exclaim! Premiere New Music Video ‘The Bastard’ By Canadian Rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ

  • March 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 12, 2015

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

For Fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Seether, Hell Yeah, Sevendust, Saliva, Black Label Society, Pantera

ThemCountyBastardz.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

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Exclaim! Premiere New Music Video ‘The Bastard’ By Canadian Rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ

Debut Album ‘Sick Daze’ (Smokehouse Records) Out Now!

Music Video – The Bastard – http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/them_county_bastardz-bastard_video 

Album Stream – Sick Daze – Bandcamp here and Soundcloud here.

      Canadian rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ have teamed up with Exclaim! for the premiere of their latest music video ‘The Bastard’ from their newly released debutalbum ‘Sick Daze’ (Smokehouse Records), which is available on iTunes and Bandcamphere. 

“”This video shows our view of what a bastard is in the modern world. It was our first attempt at a video, and was a hell of a good time for all involved. Everyone you see is part of our music family. I would like to thank SmokeHouse Productions, for working in cahoots with us. Thanks to Kenny Rogers (Not that Kenny Rogers) for the use of the Super Bee, which almost ended this video in a speeding ticket. I hope you all enjoy it, Cheers!” comments vocalist Andrew Watson.

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

them county bastardz 'the bastard' (video)

Track Listing – Sick Daze:
1. Drive By (4:48)
2. In The County (4:33)
3. Buzz Kill (4:03)
4. It’s Not Metal (0:25)
5. Metal For Mark (5:25)
6. The Bastard (4:23)
7. Rise Up (3:58)
Album Length: 27:38

About:

Local dudes from Essex County (an hour south of Windsor/ Detroit area), THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ are in it to make old school metal with back forty rock and having fun while doing it! Their album ‘Sick Daze’ is produced by Chris Towle and TBC plus mastered by Chuck Carvaalho, and features seven tracks inspired by true stories and experiences of the band living life in the county.

Fun Fact: The album title Sick Daze refers to when you take a Monday off work because you are still feeling the weekend fun.

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

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“Country goes metal – One of the more inventive musical acts to hit the local circuit in recent years is Them County Bastardz “T.C.B”​, based in Leamington.This screamo quintet combines beer-swilling, redneck swagger with Pantera-like intensity.” – Windsor Star

“Get ready to fist-pump, “Sick Daze,” the new album from the old schoolin’ and good timin’ band, Them County Bastardz, is just what we’ve been looking for…a great metal album, with great technical playing and vocals all wrapped up in a raw, southern fried vibe.  Plus, its also a damn good time.  With hints of Pantera, Hell Yeah, Godsmack and a healthy heaping of southern rock, Them County Bastardz have made an album that you can throw on, crack a beer and fits pump and head bang too.  Hell, if you feel like it, air guitar to the sick guitar solos on tracks like, “Buzzkill” “The Bastard” “Rise Up” and “Drive By.”  Just buckle up and enjoy, what in this humble Bro’s opinion, is a damn good album. With a Bro-Metal rating of, 8/10, Them County Bastardz, have a hit on their hands.  With a release date of, 2.24.15, go pre-order, “Sick Daze,” and get ready for hell raising, beer drinking, metal glory.” – Bro-Metal

“Once upon a time, metal was actually fun, no really. And the splendidly named Them County Bastardz harken back to that era. What you got here are some seriously well-written riff-based tracks (crushing riffs, real’ wall of sound’ stuff) in the vein of Black Label Society and Pantera circa Cowboys From Hell. There’s also something of Alice In Chains in there too. Good influences, but Them County Bastardz have a strong personality all of their own. Overall, it’s like some crazy concept album. I kept thinking of Smokey and the Bandit as I listened to it. Indeed, it’s feel good stuff all the way, a great joke at the expense of the dire band Extreme (never was a band more badly named! Pathetic would have been a more apt moniker). The production, by the band and a certain Chris Towle, is first class. As a constructive suggestion, not a criticism, I detect an AC/DC influence, and I’d like to hear them do more of this in future. Overall, a damn fine album!” – Hellbound.ca

“If you love when the words “fun” and “metal” go together, in special when there are talented and enthusiastic musicians behind that mix, this album will certainly put a smile upon your face while you’re having a beer and banging your head with your metal buddies.” – The Headbanging Moose

“With the new NASCAR season just around the corner, this album would go well with it and the game of cornhole that’s sure to break out. Crack open a sixer and enjoy the sounds from our neighbors. You’ll be glad to check this one out if you’re a fan of Hell Yeah, Black Label Society, or Pantera.” – National Rock Review

0 NEWS: Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON May 9th @ Canadian Music Week + Tour Dates (Ontario/Quebec)

  • March 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Milo McMahon

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 – March 12, 2015

EP/ ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL = Neil Young, The Beatles, Black Keys, John Frusciante, Alt-J, Beach Boys, Dan Mangan, Joel Plaskett, Sam Roberts, Pink Floyd

MiloMcMahon.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram

Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON May 9th @ Canadian Music Week + Tour Dates (Ontario/Quebec)

EP Stream – Gone Too Long – http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/milo_mcmahon-gone_too_long_ep_stream

Video – Buyin’ A Truck – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hWLfqoGjJI

Video – Big City Hustle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VYK1zsdVbY

      Montreal based solo rock musician Milo McMahon has confirmed he will be playing at this year’s Canadian Music Week on May 9th at Cameron House in Toronto, ON. Showcase details here.

“I used to live in Toronto and as a music fan, CMW was always written in bold on my calendar. To have the opportunity to hop on the other side of the fence and perform at the festival is a big honour. I’m preparing something special just for those dates and can’t wait to get down there.” comments McMahon.

McMahon recently announced he will be hitting the road at the beginning of March (dates listed below) in support of his latest EP ‘Gone Too Long’ released last October to follow up his first release of 2014, the self-produced debut album ‘Big City Hustle’.

“The last 12 months have been a whirlwind, and the reaction to Gone Too Long EP has been amazing. The live show is our bread and butter, so we’re really excited to get back on the road and bring these songs to life.” comments McMahon.

With his infectious stage presence, impressive guitar playing and powerful voice, McMahon has harvested a following of enthusiastic fans from across Canada with two releases in one year. His most recent, the three song EP ‘Gone Too Long’ was produced by Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals) and features performances by Joseph Yarmush of Suuns along with Lisa Iwanycki Moore of Blood & Glass. His debut album, ‘Big City Hustle’ released in March of 2014 explores the dichotomy of the struggle to make it as a successful musician in downtown Toronto along with his second life: that of a tree planter in the wilds of Northern Canada where he spent over two years living in a tent in the Canadian wilderness planting over one million trees.

The youngest of five, Milo was born at home in Dublin, Ireland but relocated to wintry Winnipeg, MB shortly after where he developed a love of all things Canadian: canoeing, hockey and rock n’ roll. Early memories of Guns n’ Roses on the living room hi-fi, Neil Young’s Harvest Moon on long car rides and later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers on repeat on his first Walkman have certainly left an impression on the 27-year-old singer/songwriter, whose refreshing brand of garage rock produces songs that are both musically innovative and lyrically engaging.

Show Dates

Mar 13 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse

Mar 14 – Wakefield, QC – Kaffe

Mar 15 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Room

Mar 17 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo w/ Harvest Soon & The Nursery

May 9 – Toronto , ON – Cameron House – Canadian Music Week

1. Gone Too Long (2:58)
2. Come Get Me Eyes (2:49)
3. Buyin’ A Truck (3:01)

EP Length: 8:49

For more info, please visit these following links:

http://www.milomcmahon.com

http://www.facebook.com/milomcmahon

http://www.twitter.com/milomcmahon

http://www.youtube.com/milomcmahonmusic

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“I would have to say that you owe it to yourself to see Milo and his band. It is absolutely a must-see act if you love rock music and want to see an up-and-comer playing the style the way it should be played: with energy and integrity.” – Hot Soupe

“We can feel Milo’s talent in his music, and the energy that his band brings to the act. The vocalist and frontman Milo is definitely a talented singer – he has a very nice and soothing voice, with a wide vocal range. There is definitely a lot of potential to move up for this Montreal musician.” – (Live Review) – The Scene Mag

“The first track, “Gone Too Long”, is both melodic and catchy with some fairly awesome flute playing. The second track, “Come Get Me Eyes”, a little more rock than the first track, is equally as catchy. The guitar and bass, along with the lyrics, really stand out on this track. The last track, “Buyin’ a Truck”, is a fun song about missing somebody. I can see it being a good sing-along tune as well.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“Big City Hustle is definitely one of the more interesting eclectic I’ve heard in a while…. It takes a lot of courage to make a concept album, especially to do one alone, and McMahon grabs the bull by the horns with full-force. This album shows the beginnings of a very promising musical career and should not be overlooked.” – The Scene Mag

1 News: Canada Scraps Work Permit Requirements for Touring Musicians

  • March 9, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News

This week, the Canadian government opted to dramatically change the labor regulations placed on non-Canadian acts touring in Canada.

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0 NEWS: Dates Updated! CRYPTIC HYMN Poltourgeist Tour (IL,TN,AL,GA,SC,KY,OH) + New Lyric Video ‘Revel In Disgust’

  • March 9, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Cryptic Hymn

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 – March 9, 2015

RIYL = Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates

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Dates Updated! CRYPTIC HYMN Poltourgeist Tour (IL,TN,AL,GA,SC,KY,OH) + New Lyric Video ‘Revel In Disgust’

*New Date Added
March 20 – METROPOLIS, IL @ THE ELK’S LODGE
March 21 – MURFREESBORO, TN @ TFG PRODUCTIONS
March 22 – BIRMINGHAM, AL @ THE SYNDICATE LOUNGE
March 23 – ATLANTA, GA @ 529
March 25 – SPARTANBURG, SC @ GROUND ZERO
March 26 – COVINGTON, KY @ THE BACKSTAGE
*March 27 – CINCINNATI, OH @ TACOCRACY
March 28 – LOUISVILLE, KY @ EXPO 5

Free Downloads – Revel In Disgust

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/cryptic-hymn/revel-in-disgust

Bandcamp – https://cryptichymn.bandcamp.com/releases

Lyric Video – Revel In Disgust – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwQp3cegA3s

cryptic hymn - revel in disgust (official lyric video)

CRYPTIC HYMN, the blackened death metal band forged from ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis have posted a new lyric video for their single ‘Revel In Disgust’ at the following link here. The single is also available for free download on Bandcamp and Soundcloud to give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2015 as they work pre-production on their debut release. Fans of death metal, black metal, thrash and doom who head bang to bands such as At The Gates, Death, Revocation, Skeletonwitch are sure to feel the brutal assault Cryptic Hymn offers in the mosh pit as they perform show dates alongside Dysphorium for the Poltourgeist Tour.

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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0 NEWS: Canadian Neo Rock DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce Ontario Appear Offline Tour!

  • March 9, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC –  March 9, 2015

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

Tour Dates | 2xXP.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

High Res Press Photo |  721835 Album Cover | 721835 Album Lyrics

Canadian Neo Rock DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce Ontario Appear Offline Tour!

4/09 Kingston, ON @ The Mansion

4/11 Barrie, ON @ Bourbon

4/12 Peterborough, ON @ The Garnet

4/13 Oshawa, ON @ Diezel Room

4/14 Toronto, ON @ The Painted Lady

4/15 Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah

4/16 Windsor, ON @ Villains Beastro

4/17 Chatham-Kent, ON @ The Elephant’s Nest

4/19 London, ON @ APK

4/20 Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club

Lyric Video – ‘Here’s Y’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseQAdgMvR4

Music video – ‘Who The Hell?’ – http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc

         After a busy 2014 that saw Ottawa, ON neo-rock nerds Double Experience tour across the USA, the United Kingdom (tour recap on PureGrainAudio.com here) and Canada in promotion of their debut full length ‘721835′.  The restless rockers are hitting the road once again for their ‘Appear Offline’ Tour in Ontario, their first of 2015 that will kick off in Kingston on April 9th and wrap up in Toronto on March 20th.

“After almost half a year snowed in, we’re anxious to get out of the house and back on tour. There’s tons of new material that’s ready for the road-test, and our Canadian fans will be the first to hear it all.” comments vocalist Ian Nichols.

Double Experience has also began work on their still-untitled follow up plus will be releasing a new single featuring Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday, Terrible Things) later this month.

About:

Over the last few years, the Ottawa, ON based rock nerds have toured across Canada six times, twice in the UK and the States, performing 500+ shows over 100,000 miles and sharing the stage with such acts as Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Every Time I Die, Dead and Divine, Lifestory:Monologue to name a few. Their new album ‘721835’ is a curious collection of songs that are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy. Showcasing a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences, the album follows up their 2011 EP ‘One Big Quicksand’ recorded and produced by Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) that was released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada.

Track Listing: Double Experience – 721835

1. Gambit (3:57)
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41)
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34)
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19)
5. Congratulations on Second Place (3:28)
6. Here’s Y (2:39)
7. Thumbsucker (3:30)
8. Destiny Chile (3:39)
9. Who the Hell? (3:05)

Album Length: 32:57

More Videos:

Gambit – http://youtu.be/71PRvGRILyk

Horror Beyond Imagination – http://youtu.be/719ubMD6jmo

Wolf In The Ewe – http://youtu.be/XAUDmYUlcbY 

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock

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“Nerds from our great neighbors from the North can rock!  Double XP is a lot more than a couple of gamers with instruments.  Their upcoming album goes to show that gamers really do have feelings, and they are not ashamed to talk about em!” Royal Flush Magazine

“Their debut album “721835” consists of a fairly ballsy bunch of well-written alternative rock ‘n’ roll songs with cheeky riffs and ambitious vocal melodies. The lyrics might very well have been inspired by nerdy things and contain plenty of references that can be cherished by fellow nerds, but at the same time they are written in a way that succeeds in communicating extremely relatable feelings and experiences.” – Rock Freaks

“They’re a quartet who embrace their nerdy credentials, and luckily for those who may be concerned also know how to knock out some chunky riffs and melody lines.” – Screamer Magazine

“I recommend checking out “721835” if you enjoy rock music, Fall Out Boy, or simply love the combination of music and gaming/comic books/trading cards/etc.” – Canadian Beats

“Good songwriters…I think [Double Experience] are next. They’re going to do very well and I’m very excited about that.” – Jayson DeZuzio, producer (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Four Year Strong)

“The most genuine and down to earth band I’ve ever had to work with, load-in and sound checks were quick and easy with this bunch and they are some of the most hard working guys we as a venue have ever had the pleasure of the working with. Having traveled so far, and never played Swansea… prior to the show we were very unsure as to which way the event would turnout. But sure enough, [the band] did not disappoint. Playing to a pretty full room of Welsh fans singing and dancing along, throwing in a cover by Queen to really get them going. As a promoter and venue owner, I would recommend booking this band to anyone in the world, they definitely will not disappoint.” – William Sheldon, Promoter & Venue Owner – Static Bar, Swansea UK

“It’s rare that a band like Double Experience come along so we’re going to cherish them while they can still call themselves an ‘upcoming’ band because it won’t be long before they’re playing sold out massive shows. Great band, highly recommended.” – Andrew Dutton, Promoter – The Square, Harlow UK

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