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0 NEWS: Calgary’s EVERY HOUR KILLS Streaming New Single ‘Almost Human’ + Offer Pre-Order Of New EP Due Out Summer 2015

February 19, 2015
by Asher
· Every Hour Kills

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 19, 2015

SONG PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

(R.I.Y.L. – In Flames, Soilwork, Sevendust, I See Stars, Periphery)

Calgary’s EVERY HOUR KILLS Streaming New Single ‘Almost Human’ + Offer Pre-Order Of New EP Due Out Summer 2015

L-R: Brent Stutsky – Bass | Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster – Vocals | Sacha Laskow – Guitar and Programming | Rob Shawcross – Drums (Photo Credit: Sarah Kitteringham)

Almost Human – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boXicWD75fI

EP Pre-Order – http://everyhourkills.com/preorder/

Exploding out of Calgary, AB’s rising metal scene, Every Hour Kills is a new modern melodic metal band featuring ex-Divinity guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), drummer Rob Shawcross (ex- Out Of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-Kobra and The Lotus) along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Walk As Chaos, ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).

Over the last three years, the band has been busy in the lab working on recording new songs to be unleashed to the masses. With two singles previously released ‘Chosen’ produced byJoey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Emmure, Of Mice & Men, We Can As Romans) and ‘Deliver Us’. The band is proud to share its next single ‘Almost Human’ plus announce its pre-order campaign for their upcoming 5 track self-titled debut EP.

The EP will be made available for a limited edition package direct from the band that includes the following:

An individually numbered limited-edition Digipak signed by the band. Once these are gone no more will be printed!
A special edition T-Shirt design, again this will not be re-printed and ONLY available on this run
A sticker and an instant download of our Almost Human single in high-quality MP3
Bonus tracks of instrumental versions of all the songs plus never before heard demo tracks

The EP is planned for release this coming summer 2015 and can be ordered at the following link here.

To listen to the new single, please visit the following link here and is available for download oniTunes here and CD Baby here.

For more info, please visit the following links:

Official Website: www.everyhourkills.com

Chosen:

Youtube stream here.

Soundcloud stream here.

iTunes here.

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Deliver Us:

Lyric Video – watch here.

Soundcloud stream here.

iTunes here.

About:

Inspired by an anonymous literary quote “Every hour wounds, but the last one kills.”, Every Hour Kills is a power house ensemble featuring ex-Divinity guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), drummer Rob Shawcross (ex- Out Of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-Kobra and The Lotus) along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Walk As Chaos, ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).

EHK’s birth began when drummer Rob Shawcross returned from a stint at the PIT in LA and approached Sacha Laskow after his departure from Nuclear Blast signed Divinity. From there, the duo worked together and recruited the best musicians they knew bassist Brent Stutsky) and vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster to the line up.

Progressing as a unit of epic, modern, melodic groove with a twist of djent, Every Hour Kills has pushed forward in studio over the years with Sacha Laskow leading the pack’s song writing to collaborate and create an extreme sound for new fans that ranges from those familiar with heavy weights such as Soilwork, Sevendust, Meshuggah to electronic music and even rock radio friendly tunes.

“The key is blending all those genres and influences into a cohesive style.” comments Laskow. “All the tracks we have completed at this time, are not written to ‘throwaway’ or do as filler tracks, every song has to have a ‘single’ quality for us to work on it and add it to our set.”

With their debut self-titled EP due for release in summer 2015, EHK is excited to set their metal scene on fire performing shows in their home base of Calgary, AB and beyond.

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0 NEWS: Bravewords.com Premiere Yukon Power Thrashers SANKTUARY’S Video Ode To JUDAS PRIEST – “SCREECHING FOR VENGEANCE”

February 19, 2015
by Asher
· Sanktuary

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 18, 2015

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Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Big Cartel Online Merch Store | iTunes

Bravewords.com Premiere Yukon Power Thrashers SANKTUARY’S Video Ode To JUDAS PRIEST – “SCREECHING FOR VENGEANCE”

L-R: Anders Grasholm – Drums | Cole Hume – Bass | Alan Binger – Vocals, Guitar | Glen Emond – Guitar

Video – Screeching For Vengeance – http://bravewords.com/exclusives/videos/sanktuarys-ode-to-judas-priest-screeching-for-vengeance

Northern Canadian Yukon power thrashers Sanktuary have teamed up withBravewords.com to premiere their video ‘Screeching For Vengeance’, which was directed by duo Ian Matheson and John Davies (best known as the writer behind the movie Hobo With A Shotgun).

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

“Screeching for Vengeance” is a song that was written on a bender while the band was drinking Newfoundland Screech and is obviously an ode to Judas Priest’s song! ” comments bassist Cole Hume.

The band’s 2013 debut album “Something Fierce” was released on Spread The Metal Records and is available on iTunes and the band’s Big Cartel store here.

Track Listing & Artwork: Something Fierce

1. Deadly Prey (1:44)
2. Heat Lightning (3:29)
3. Hail The Villain (6:45)
4. Thrill Of The Kill (2:20)
5. Screeching For Vengeance (3:04)
6. Fire In The Sky (4:27)
7. Beyond The Wall (2:08)
8. Midnite Mass (5:29)

Album Length: 29:29

About:

Sanktuary kicked things off with two back-to-back EPs – 2009′s self-titled release and 2010′s Black Magic Brew – and soon followed that up with a massive move from Whitehorse, Yukon to Halifax, Nova Scotia. After touring the country following their epic relocation, Sanktuary released their third EP in 2011, Tundrastruck (a 3 way split with Black Moor and Metallian), which was followed by their signing to Spread the Metal Records for their debut full length ‘Something Fierce’. The band is currently back in Whitehorse, Yukon working on new material..

For more info on Sanktuary, please visit these following link:

http://www.facebook.com/sanktuarymetal

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Highlight: #3 on National Top 20 Loud of 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #5 on Top 20 for July 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #18 on Top 20 for June 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #9 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #2 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #3 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #3 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 2, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Highlight: #3 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

“It’s like a lightweight Havok or Evile” – Terrorizer Magazine

“On their debut full-length ‘Something Fierce’, Sanktuary deliver a furious half hour of exceptionally retro-infused metal. Although inspired by NWOBHM in much of its tonality, there’s a good dose of vintage speed metal injected in to the band’s ferocious delivery, with the result being something rather thrashy indeed. ‘Thrill Of The Kill’ is a great example of this, the band channelling an early Bay Area feel through both the unrelenting riffs and spit-drenched bite of the lyrics….when Sanktuary get it right, such as on the brilliantly eviler-than-thou heavy metal anthem ‘Midnite Mass’, they sound as suitably fierce as their album title implies.” – Powerplay Mag UK
“Canadians Sanktuary may have a dodgy moniker and album artwork featuring a clumsily-drawn skeletal beast-warrior, but once you get past that, there’s a lot to enjoy. Their sound is equal parts traditional metal and machine-gun thrash, all topped off with some high-flying, melodic vocals and peppered with spiralling solos. Take some early Testament, shades of Annihilator, throw in some classic Vicious Rumors, and a pinch of Lååz Rockit, give the resulting mixture a raw, electric production, and inject it with youthful energy and a certain naive charm…it is great fun and passes in a flash, leaving you ready for more.” – Zero Tolerance Mag

“Drawing on elements from traditional metal and early thrash-, speed-, and power metal, Sanktuary’s music is quite melodic and considerably easy to listen to and take in. There are plenty of all out rock ‘n’ metal guitar histrionic, and the mildly Geddy Lee-ish vocals actually fit nicely into the picture…Capturing the best of thrash as it was in its nascent era, Sanktuary’s “Something Fierce” should appeal to fans of thrash, speed, and traditional metal alike.” 4/5 – MetalMusicArchives

“‘Hailing from the farthest reaches of Canada, The Yukon, Sanktuary are a band hot on the heels of their contemporaries laying down a mix of classic metal, power metal (US) and thrash all in one debut album release that is presented in a very nice digipak format…This is a mix of great musical genres, delivering a real exuberant energy and clear passion, Sanktuary are certainly worth checking out.'” – Brutalism

“My first impression of Something Fierce was that this was the kind of album I would have saved my allowance for. It represents everything that is good and exciting about thrash and doesn’t sacrifice musical quality for ego or showmanship. It just thrashes, from beginning to end. The best tracks on this album are those that go for sheer speed—check out “Thrill of the Kill,” “Screeching for Vengeance,” and “Fire in the Sky”—for the way these guys dive in to the speed and energy, the thrill, of the music itself. These are good thrash songs, contributions to a beloved musical style, not karaoke-style imitations.” – SeofTranquility

“With a mature, up-tempo, retro sound they could be described as a blend of Iron Maiden and early Motley Crue. But despite the comparison, they are a unique group that is definitely worth a listen…This album holds a very consistent sound that displays Sanktuary’s clear and driven musical style. All 8 songs sound like they belong on vinyl, destined to spin in a 1970’s designed garage during a rowdy house party. Sanktuary reflects badass metal from a different era and is indeed something fierce.” 5/5 – Louder Than Hell

“I love listening to this album. It’s barely left my ears since I have gotten it.” – Metal Forces Magazine

“Something Fierce is packed with enough galloping rhythms to make an entire battalion of cavalry jealous. Shades of Metallica can be heard and they even have a track called “Screeching for Vengeance.” Complete with clean vocals, ripping solos, big choruses and gang shouts, this is an uncompromising homage to the golden age of heavy metal. It’s something I like to call “buddy metal.”. Grab some buddies and some beverages and fire up Something Fierce.” – Heavy Metal.About.com

“The eight-track, 29 minute EP is almost a bit too short but always leave them wanting more, which is just what the band did. The power-trio rips out the eight cuts of molten metal with a string sense of and velocity coursing through the veins of the album. Melding classic Metal and hints of thrash, Sanktuary finds a sweet spot with some excellent songs with good delivery bolstered by good gang vocals…If you need a touchstone reference, I van hear nice bits of other great Canadian bands like Cauldron, Skullfist and all those types of acts. SOMETHING FIERCE is an admirable, sure to catch a few ears and the band will be one to watch.” – Metal-Rules

“Looking for the unholy love child of Judas Priest & Metallica, as fronted by a singer who sounds half Geddy Lee/half Lee Dorrian? Look no further! “Something Fierce” is the fine collection of whiplash groove thrash that you seek. The solid debut by displaced Yukoners, Sanktuary, takes you on a shake-your-hips, raise-your-fist, wild thrashin’ retro power metal ride.” – CKCU 931. FM (Ottawa) – E.v’s Underground

“Something Fierce is exactly what this album is, Sanktuary has recorded one of the best Traditional Canadian Heavy Metal Album that I have listened to in a long ass time.” – KingstonMusicReviews

0 NEWS: INSURRECTION Announce Fan Contest For New Music Video ‘Prototype’ And To Win Band Merch

February 18, 2015
by Asher
· Insurrection

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 18, 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) = Neuraxis, Misery Index, Decapitated, Testament, Bloodbath, Obliveon, Hypocrisy, Nevermore

Purchase Links: Galy Records | Bandcamp | iTunes

INSURRECTION Announce Fan Contest For New Music Video ‘Prototype’ And To Win Band Merch

Music Video – Prototype – http://youtu.be/iuprqgMOcrM

insurrection, prototype [official video]

Gatineau, QC death metal band INSURRECTION whom recently unleashed their brutal, and torturing music video ‘Prototype’ filmed by La Corp (Watch here) are offering fans a chance to win some band merch with an easy click of a share button! Just read the following details below in English and French as the band does assault their fans in both languages.

The video is in support of the band’s first crowd funded and third full length album produced by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) that was released via Canadian label Galy Records in late 2013.

————CONTEST————-

Share the PROTOTYPE video and get people to “like” it!

Why are we doing this? We want to make sure EVERYONE has seen it. EVERY. ONE. Has Pope Franky seen it? Has Ben Laden seen it? What do you mean he’s dead? HIS problem! Let’s show it to Stevie our beloved Overlord of Canada! You get the point.

How does it work?

1. Share the video : https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152613744727967

2. Get people to click “like” on YOUR share of the Video. bribe them, threaten them, compliment them. Do what you must.

3. If you’ve already shared it, you’ve got two options: you can either build on what you’ve already started, or start a new share, which makes you benefit from the post being at the top of the newsfeed.

4. On Wednesday Feb 25th, we’ll declare 3 Winners :

1st Prize : The PERSON with the most likes will be awarded a Tshirt (Subject to availability) and a CD!

2nd prize : The PERSON with the second most likes on their share of the video will be awarded a Tshirt.

Random top 50 : We will also pick a winner at random among the top 50!

5. We’ll post the winners, winers and Whiners on our page!

————–CONCOURS—————–

PARTAGEZ le vidéo PROTOTYPE et faites que les gens “aiment” votre partage!

Pourquoi on fait ça? on veut s’assurer que TOUT LE MONDE voit le vidéo. TOUT LE MONDE. Le monsieur au Remblai illégal l’a-t-il vu? Couillard l’a-t-il vu? Est-ce que les B.B. l’ont vu?

Comment ça marche?

1. Partagez le Vidéo : https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152613744727967

2. Arrangez-vous pour que les gens “like” votre partage du vidéo. Pots-de-vin, menaces, compliments, toutes les méthodes du PLQ sont bonnes!

3. Si vous aviez déjà partagé la vidéo, vous avez deux options viables: Continuer de bâtir sur ce que vous aviez déjà commencé ou bien recommencer un nouveau partage et bénéficier de l’avantage d’être en haut du ‘newsfeed’.

4. Le Mercredi 25 Février, nous allons déclarer 3 gagnants :

1er Prix : La PERSONNE qui a le plus de “likes” se méritera un Tshirt (dépend de la disponibilité) et un CD!

2e prix : La PERSONNE qui obtient la seconde place se méritera un Tshirt.

Prix Aléatoire : Nous choisirons une personne aléatoirement parmis les 50 meilleures performances.

5. Nous afficherons les gagnants et offrirons tout de même un high-five à tous les autres le 25 février

Album Stream – Prototype – http://snd.sc/18RY6FI

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/prototype/id716070055

Galy Records Store: http://galyrecords.bigcartel.com/product/insurrection-prototype-cd-bonus-cd

Prototype’ Track Listing:

1 – Overprocessed (Intro)

2 – Abattoir

3 – The Chronophobes

4 – Checkmate

5 – Sueurs Froides

6 – Hellfire

7 – Trois Minutes de Carnage

8 – Archetype

9 – Prototype

10 – They Rise

11 – Bruits Sans Fin

For more info on INSURRECTION, please visit these links:

http://www.insurrectionmetal.com | Facebook.com/InsurrectionMetal | Twitter: @InsurrectionCan

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0 NEWS: THE BODY POLITIC Post Behind The Scene Pics From Video ‘All Hands’ + March Show Dates In BC

February 18, 2015
by Asher
· The Body Politic

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 18, 2015

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL: Periphery, Bring Me The Horizon, Protest The Hero

BodyPoliticBand.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

YouTube | Last.FM | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

EPK | Press Photo | EP Lyrics – Body Politic – Egressor – 2014 | Download EP Cover

THE BODY POLITIC Post Behind The Scene Pics From Video ‘All Hands’ + March Show Dates In BC

Video Teaser – All Hands – http://youtu.be/viRAxnYNiW8

Nanaimo, BC six-piece powerhouse The Body Politic have posted behind the scene pics from their upcoming music video ‘All Hands’ in support of their latest EP‘Egressor’, which is available for FREE download here.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better director for shooting the ‘All Hands’ video. Emma Higgins and her team nailed it. It was one of the most exhausting days of our lives, but we loved every minute of it. We love our hometown fans, and these upcoming shows are a great way to punctuate the release of the video.” comments drummer Spencer Bowman.

The band will be performing the following March dates around British Columbia.

March 13 – Victoria – Logan’s Pub – Tickets and show info here.

March 20 – Nanaimo – Harbour City Theatre

March 22 – Port Alberni – Gyro Youth Centre

The full video for ‘All Hands’ will be exclusively premiered on Much Music on February 25th. While fans wait for the video’s release, a teaser video can be viewed at the following link here.

About: The Body Politic’s EP ‘Egressor’ was released September 16th to follow up their 2011 debut album ‘All Too Human’. Taking their name from a Clive Barker short story and shifting gears from jazz (which most of the members studied at Vancouver Island University) to progressive metal, the band combine poly-metric grooves, aggressive screams and soaring vocal melodies to push the boundaries of modern metal music with technically impressive musicianship. Their emotionally charged songs incorporate an element of playfulness that has lead THE BODY POLITIC to stand out in a vast metal crowd and to perform opening slots for Tesseract, Protest The Hero and Scale The Summit plus multiple Western Canadian tours with their evolution.

Guitar Playthrough ‘Armature’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFHtOeTDCg8

Lyric Video ‘Armature’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52IHxr7UuEI

Free download of ‘Armature’: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-body-politic-armature-free-song-download-exclusive-world-premiere

Track Listing: The Body Politic – Egressor

1. Vitam Agere (2:18)

2. Armature (4:12)

3. All Hands (4:53)

4. Swing For The Fences (4:05)

5. Colqhoun (4:13)

6. Irradiate (4:56)

EP Length: 24:39

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.bodypoliticband.com/

http://www.facebook.com/thebodypolitic

http://www.twitter.com/bodypoliticband

http://www.youtube.com/thebodypoliticband

http://instagram.com/thebodypolitic

Band Merch – https://thebodypolitic.bandcamp.com/merch

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/egressor-ep/id915551785

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-body-politic-egressor-2014/

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“The Body Politic share a similar desire to take their art in new directions. Opening track “Vitam Agere” is the perfect intro to the EP, short ,modern and original, and something that would work well in film soundtrack. Second track “Armature” shows the band to be technically adroit but not at the expense of song-writing. “All Hands” mixes precision with power, while “Swing For The Fences” shows The Body Politic are very much making music for the 21st century. “Colqhoun” has a raw power to match its melodies. Finishing with the fine “Irradiate,” it’s clear that The Body Politic are a band with the potential to cross over to a wide audience indeed.” – Hellbound

“Watch these prog-metal masters as they rip through “Armature,” a song off of the band’s forthcoming self-released EP, Egressor… If you’re into the likes of Periphery and Protest The Hero, this song will most certainly get your blood flowing. And in all the right directions, you dig?” – Gunshy Assassin

“As sonically savage as it is melodically radiant, Egressor provides one sizeable tempest of aggression, passion, and technical invention which thrusts Canadian progressive metallers The Body Politic into a whole new spotlight. The EP is a furious yet seductive storm which is as accomplished and gripping in its senses ravaging enterprise as it is in its rich croon of melodic and harmonic endeavour. The six track encounter provides a blistering fascination and unpredictable adventure which took a short while to reveal all its glories but emerged as another of the rigorously compelling events of the year….The release impresses in many aspects, the technical craft, explosive adventure to the songwriting, and the striking vocals of Sam Britton the most striking of these.” – Ring Master Review

“This collection of songs is well produced; the clarity and power exuding through the headphones is amazing given that this group are yet to be signed to a major label. A doff of the cap must be made to those who financed and produced this EP. It delivers the intricate collective guitar work expertly with the vocals front and centre. Vocal duties are split with Sam Britton offering the melodic and thoughtful response to the hoarse rasping of Jesse Janzen who also plays bass. Special effects and background sounds come through clearly adding atmosphere and tension where needed…The album provides nourishment for those fans who like to dissect a song’s technical elements as well as fans that enjoy the overall presentation. This is an expertly put together snapshot of the group’s capabilities and this reviewer certainly hopes that it will result in a bit of major label attention and well deserved support… I would be delighted to see this band deliver their brand of honest, raw and technically fantastic music live and think that audiences over here would be very open to their brand of passionate yet technically brilliant music.” – RocknReel Reviews

“The Body Politic combines staccato rhythms with catchy vocal melodies and blends them in a killer progressive metal package. “Egressor” their new six song EP is a short but extensive slice of modern metal…The production on “Egressor” is top notch and the musicianship…there is no denying that “Egressor” is a great album…Go get your grubby little hands on The Body Politic’s Egressor” – Extreme Metal Television

“Lively yet brutally honest, their music hooks you in an intense whirl of emotions. Do yourself a big favor, listen to their song “Armature”- it is positively one of the best song of the year, bar none.” – PhilRadioCast

“The feverish energy and charisma that floats through your speakers while you listen to Egressor will leave you enlightened with a sense of purpose and motivation.”- Damnation Mag

“Wow! Yes, this is what I said, when I started listening to The Body Politic, as their latest ep “Egressor” comes at you like a locomotive engine, yet puts you at ease with their melodic vocals and melodic guitars.” – Explicitly Intense

“their newest EP, Egressor, their heaviest effort yet while still keeping the originality and captivating melodies from before…gives a little something to all participating audiences whether it’s heaviness and groove or melodic brilliance. This is one that progressive metalcore fans can’t miss.” – We Love Metal

“technical brilliance.This is an EP of six cuts that slash twenty minutes long that brings together all the ingredients for modern and advanced metal.” – Noizz Webzine

“a terrific EP of six dramatic metal landscapes.” – Metal Nation Radio

“With its six songs, Egressor is organized like a short album rather than a promo EP. It starts with “Vitam Agere”, a keyboard-oriented instrumental intro, then switches gear on “Armature”, where vocals come in. One thing that immediately struck me is how much The Body Politic’s music breathes. It is apparent that the band knows how to gage the keyboard, bringing it in only when it adds something to the whole, while balancing technique with efficiency. The 7-strings attack stands out, as well as the mechanical math-grooves and the metronome-articulated songwriting. With its cold beauty, “All Hands” reminded me of Sybreed, aside from the clean vocals chorus. There are highlights for each instruments on this EP, for example drums have a particularly nice routine on “Swing for the Fences”. While The Body Politic sounds and plays exactly like a metalcore band (think about Bring Me the Horizon or Parkway Drive), there is a clear venture on progressive territories and a mix of influences, including Opeth (“Colquoun”) and Dream Theater (“Irradiate”).” – Metal Made In Canada

0 NEWS: GearGods Premiere Drummer Sean Lang’s New Video ‘Morphogenesis’ From Prog Metal Project SEVEN YEAR STORM

February 17, 2015
by Asher
· Sean Lang · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm · Seven Year Storm

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 – February 17, 2015

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

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) – Chimp Spanner, Planet X, Animals As Leaders, Cloudkicker

GearGods Premiere Drummer Sean Lang’s New Video ‘Morphogenesis’ From Prog Metal Project SEVEN YEAR STORM

EP ‘Aion I’ Due Out Feb 24th; Offers FREE DOWNLOAD of ‘Dyatlov’

Gear Gods Video Premiere ‘Morphogenesis’ – http://geargods.net/playthrough/video-debut-seven-year-storm-morphogenesis/

‘Dyatlov’ – Watch video here.

‘Dyatlov’ – Free Song Download here.

Seven Year Storm – Aion I – Teaser – Watch here.

Limited Edition CD pre-order here.

Seven Year Storm, the Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band created by freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang has teamed up with Gear Gods to premiere the latest video for ‘Morphogenesis’ from the upcoming EP ‘Aion I’, due out on Feb 24thas the first of two EPs set for release in 2015. A pre-order for a limited edition ‘Aion I’ CD is available here.

“Morphogenesis is the opening track to Aion I and features Archspire’s Dean Lamb on lead guitar, whose legendary skills are showcased in this incredibly technical track. I hope you guys enjoy watching and listening to this song as much as I did composing and recording it!” comments Lang.

To watch ‘Morphogenesis’, please visit the following link here.

Track Listing: Aion I

1. Morphogenesis 4:58

2. Dyatlov 4:28

3. Virtue 4:30

4. Nazca Lines 5:23

5. Blue Car Syndrome 6:47

EP Length: 26:08

About:

Initially never planning to release his music compositions beyond the borders of just song writing, freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang was urged by his circle of musician friends whom heard his material to take his creativity to the next level.

The outcome is Seven Year Storm, which showcases Lang’s unique sound, music arrangements written entirely by him plus guitarist Dean Lamb (Archspire) whom handles all of the mind-bending guitar leads and solos. Everything comes together into songs that are tight and heavy, melodic and groovy, technical yet memorable.

To get these works of art off the studio floor, Lang launched an Indiegogo campaign (video can be viewed here) to raise the necessary investment to complete the first collection of songs, which will be released in 2015 as two EPs: Aion I and Aion II.

For more info, please visit the following link: www.seanlang.com.

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“Combining atmospheric keyboards and djenty rhythms, and adding a slight touch of jazz rock and loads of melody, this EP should definitely appeal to fans of modern progressive music….the musicianship and songwriting is top notch, and the production is also extremely professional for a self-released EP. The production nicely allows for the sweeping layers of sound to shine through in a balanced and harmonic way. I definitely hope to hear more from Lang in the future. “Aion I” should appeal to fans of Animals As Leaders, Chimp Spanner, and Planet X.” – Metal Music Archives

“…on this five song EP, you have not only some fluid, inventive modern metal but also one with a very strong focus on melody, ambient space, subtle uses of keyboards to add an orchestral touch to the album along with a damn good attempt at an emotional connection to the listener. Which is a very pleasant and welcome surprise when you hear that this is a drummer-led recording….I’m also very glad to see more exciting, very modern instrumental metal that is focused on composition and dynamics rather than super-fast shredding which has been so prevalent over the past few decades.” – Prog Metal Zone

“Aion I is instrumental metal with a rather video-gamey quality to it, in that it’s driven by very enigmatic melodies, and the music thrives on syncopated grooves and polyrhythms, with gorgeous leads and atmosphere. It’s captivating, the songs are concise, yet have a lot of substance. Aion I is the band’s first output, an EP, and it’s quite good if you’re into instrumental metal of any sort.” – No Clean Singing

0 NEWS: Have Ya Read PSYCHOSTICK Web Comics! Check Out The Latest Written And Drawn By Vocalist Rawrb

February 17, 2015
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

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Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

Have Ya Read PSYCHOSTICK Web Comics! Check Out The Latest Written And Drawn By Vocalist Rawrb

Tour Alert: Parody Metal Kings PSYCHOSTICK ‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ CD Release Tour Part 2 w/ Downtown Brown and Urizen

New Lyric Video ‘NSFW’ ft. Green Jellÿ’s Bill Manspeaker

New Album Out ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’

Web Comics – http://psychostick.com/comics

Tour Promo Video – http://youtu.be/nW7PmUnmIYs

Lyric Video – NSFW – http://youtu.be/G1Qmctlj2Vk (How many F-bombs can you count?)

Psychostick’s top 10 uses for a beard. Check it out on Metal Hammer UK here.

Did ya know that Rawrb from Psychostick writes his own comics…. well check out his latest creation ‘Fusion’ posted on http://psychostick.com/comics and don’t forget to read the rest of his collection… Pages and pages of fun!

In additional news, the laugh masters PSYCHOSTICK are hitting the road for their second US tour (dates listed below) in support of their latest album ‘Revenge of The Vengeance’released on Rock Ridge Music last November to follow up 2011’s ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs In 3-D’.

Guitarist The J comments:

“Finally getting to play these new songs live for our fans is better than taking a bite out of a juicy double bacon cheeseburger after having sex on a jet ski on a lake of beer.”

Bassist Matty J “Moose” also comments:

“”DOWNTOWN BROWN and URIZEN are bands we personally hand-picked specifically for this tour. These bands bring a pizza-ton of energy, have kickass live shows, and are both perfect fits for the Psychostick crowd. I’m super stoked to be headed West to play some of my favorite cities with such an amazing group of dudes! …OH, and I’ve never been to San Francisco before so that’s cool too.”

With 21 tracks on ‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ that includes titles such as ‘Obey The Beard‘, ‘Dogs Like Socks‘, ‘Quack Kills’ (a song about Anatidaephobia: The fear of being watched by a duck), ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action hero), ‘NSFW’ featuring Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), a spoof cover of Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ and many more! There’s no wonder why these guys are the kings of parody metal!

‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ is available on iTunes here, all major online retailers plus the band’s online store here.

Revenge of the Vengeance CD Release Tour Part 2 w/ Downtown Brown and Urizen

April:

4-10-15 Peoria, IL @ Limelight

4-11-15 Racine, WI @ Route 20

4-12-15 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

4-14-15 Lincoln, NE @ Vega

4-16-15 Denver, CO @ Roxy Theater

4-17-15 Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios Live

4-18-15 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

4-19-15 Las Vegas, NV @ The Bunkhouse

4-21-15 Chico, CA @ La Salles

4-22-15 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

4-28-15 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

4-29-15 Mesa, AZ @ Club Red

4-30-15 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole

May:

5-2-15 Lubbock, TX @ Backstage

5-3-15 Midland, TX @ Blue Max

5-5-15 Abilene, TX @ The Silo

5-6-15 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog

5-7-15 San Antonio, TX @ Korova

5-8-15 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

5-9-15 Dallas, TX @ Curtain Club

5-10-15 Tulsa, OK @ Vanguard

5-12-15 Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

5-13-15 Joliet, IL @ Mojoes

5-14-15 Westland, MI @ Token Lounge

5-15-15 Lansing, MI @ The Loft

5-16-15 Cherry Valley, IL @ Take 20

IV: Revenge of The Vengeance

1. Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight to the Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)

Album Length: 57:13

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

Behind The Scenes Video – Recording “NSFW” w/ Bill Manspeaker (Green Jellÿ ) – http://youtu.be/2LFHhjSyQCY

Lyric Video – So.Heavy – http://youtu.be/HWfR-LrbjjY

Lyric Video – Quack Kills – http://youtu.be/yhyAm31cr2E

Lyric Video – Bruce Campbell – http://youtu.be/XxYJmfjVwqA

Lyric Video – President Rhino – http://youtu.be/3IyTipBayj8

Music Video – ‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE

Music Video – ‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc

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 of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, with four full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title” (2006), their holiday album “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” (2007), “Sandwich” (2009), and “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D” (2011), the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory, Psychostick returns with their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) to showcase their latest offering, the crowd funded album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ (fan thank you video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI) due out on November 4, 2014. Featuring a hilarious track listing that includes previously released singles the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard’ and popular ‘Dog Like Socks’ plus new tracks such as ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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“In a genre with a lot of anger, aggression and seriousness, every once in a while some levity is good. That’s wherePsychostick come in. Their fourth albumIV: Revenge Of The Vengeance is musically solid and lyrically amusing.” – Heavy Metal – About.com

“humorcore band Psychostick is like the Jerry Seinfeld of metal. On its fourth full-length release, IV: Revenge of The Vengeance, the band’s sound invokes similarities too oddball artists such as Mr. Bungle, GWAR, Primus, Green Jello, Scatterbrain and Austrian Death Machine, to name a few. On its 21 ridiculous tracks (including various short skits between songs), the band explores its brand of observational comedy mixed with brutal breakdowns. The band exceeds expectations by parodying popular culture, relationships and binge drinking.” – Bravewords

“Psychostick pulls the pin from a hand grenade and shoves it down the gullet of comedy. When it explodes, anyone within earshot finds themselves covered in the entrails of hilarity! These guys are off-the-chart insane. Imagine if the cast of “Jackass” formed a metal band with Andy Samberg, Sam Kinison, and Seth Rogen and then they threw a house party that made “Project X” look like amateur hour by comparison. Yeah, now you’re getting it!” – Axs

“I do like when bands like Pyschostick inject humour into songs and REVENGE OF THE VENGEANCE is pretty damn funny…The first single ‘Obey The Beard’ is magnificent and this is coming from a clean-shaven dude. It made me want to grow one. Comedy Metal fans can listen for a couple of inside Metal jokes (Captain Stupid!) and a cameo by ‘snaky’. The production is immaculate and as always these guys are as heavy as hell. Weird Al on crack. I wanted to use that phrase and I couldn’t even think how to work it into this review so I just dumped it here at the end. Humour is so subjective but I know what I like and I really like IV: REVENGE OF THE VENGEANCE.” – Metal Rules

“IV: Revenge of the Vengeance isn’t just a Psychostick album, it’s a Psychostick experience. They really went all out on this album. Not all of it makes sense and some of it may be a little over the top, but that’s what makes this band so great- they aren’t afraid to push the envelope of ridiculousness. In fact, they bask in it. Get ready, world. Get ready for the revenge of the vengeance and one of the most action-packed metal albums ever concocted. Rating: 9/10” – Front Row Report

“The creator of “Humorcore” knock one out of the fucking park with this one (IV: Revenge of The Vengeance). If you’re in a band trying to do parody and funny Metal songs stop right now, you’re just embarrassing yourself, you will not be able to dethrone Psychostick. ” – Rock Hard Place

“In ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ you have more craziness and beard than ever before, weighing in at a whopping twenty one beard bending tracks of strictly tongue in cheek craziness and general insanity with song titles ranging from ‘NSFW’, ‘Quack Kills’, ‘Loathe Thy Neighbor’ and the previously unleashed ‘Dogs Like Socks’ and ‘Obey The Beard’ as well as a cover of Kenny Loggins ‘Danger Zone’. Add a couple of cameos from Bill Manspeaker, the founder of Green Jello and you can imagine the types of craziness that is unleashed once play is pressed. Simply put, ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ is beardtastic and in the words of Psychostick ‘Obey The Beard’.” – Firebrand After Darkness Mag

“make no mistake about it – these guys rock first and foremost, especially on this album’s standouts, the anthemic “Obey the Beard,” as well as “Dogs Like Socks,” which explores the complexities of canine/hosiery relations.” – Erie Reader

“There are so many little things that make this more than your run-of-the-mill laugh and enjoy album. For example, in the lyric book, for the song “Choking Hazard”, it simply displays the pamphlet image of what to do in the event of someone choking. This unpredictable, jokey style they incorporate spills over into their live show and after four albums, they show no wear and tear in their funny bone and no signs of decelerating those head banging riffs. I could ramble a little more, but you’re better off experiencing this yourself. So go buy it already.” – Media Mikes

“This new album features twenty-one tracks of skits and songs that will make you listen to it until you can catch all the references from pop culture, the metal scene, and moments of “did he just say what I think he said?” With the fast paced musings of being stalked by a water fowl in “Quack Kills” to “NSFW” that will never see airplay on your local radio station, the album covers a wide range of subjects in its lampooning. It is no wonder their fans, that have had three albums to delight them in metal geekiness and humor, have waited anxiously for this new release.” – National Rock Review

“Psychostick is not a metal parody band; they are a great metal band with funny songs. “IV: Revenge of the Vengeance” starts off with a movie style trailer that sets you up for the insanity that will follow. There are songs about Anatidaephobia (which is the irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck), Bruce Campbell , and even a song the gives accurate information on how to help someone that is choking. The album also has some skits that introduce songs, my favorite being the one that introduces the song “So Heavy” in which the band tries to tune to H flat.” – Extreme Metal TV

“How fuck the Psychostick haven’t played in the UK recently I don’t know, I know so many people who love them here. The album is fierce and hilarious,, it remains a thrashy, compact masterpiece with chunky breakdowns and enriched madness. ” – Music Review Database

“Ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!
Okay, give me a moment. I’m still chuckling every time I think of Psychostick’s latest 21 track album Revenge of the Vengeance. Every moment on it is filled with hilarity, from marrying beards, being afraid of ducks and then saving a crowd of people from a dimensional time portal. And I thought I’d heard it all…Tenacious D were the kings of comedy metal, but Rize of the Fenix has made it look like they’ve reached their hay day, as much as I love them. The king’s crown has to go somewhere, and for an album like this, it looks like Psychostick are next in line for the throne.” – Rock Revolt Magazine

0 NEWS: Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3

February 12, 2015
by Asher
· Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – Feb 12, 2015

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Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3

Full Listing of Battle Rounds By City: http://wp.me/PciNW-5lQ

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to present this year’s digital sampler of competing bands from across the country. Featuring over 80 tracks, this compilation is sure to annihilate your ear drums with its brutality of Canadian Metal! Get your FREE DOWNLOAD at the following link here.

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where band’s from across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City will battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 25 years. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands. This year’s festival will be taking place from July 30th to August 1st.

How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows.

1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)

1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)

2 finalists from Toronto, ON

1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)

1 finalist from Ottawa, ON

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

Sponsors:

Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com

FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)

Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com

Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com

TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com

Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com

Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods

The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com

Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca

Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com

Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com

Media Sponsors:

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Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com

Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com

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

Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal

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

CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com

Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com

Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca

Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com

Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio

Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com

Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca

LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com

Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com

Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com

Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com

Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com

Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs

Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com

Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca

Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca

The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com

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0 NEWS: Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Playing Canadian Music Week + Tour Dates (Ontario/Quebec)

February 11, 2015
by Asher
· Milo McMahon

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Montreal, QC – February 12, 2015

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

Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Playing 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 taking place from May 1-10 in Toronto, ON. Showcase details will be announced at a later date.

“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 4 – Kingston, ON – Musiikki Cafe

Mar 5 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill w/ Kyle Chivers & Television Road

Mar 6 – Guelph, ON – Senti Lodge

Mar 7 – Hamilton, ON – Homegrown Hamilton

Mar 8 – Stoney Creek, ON – Chuggy’s (4pm show)

Mar 10 – Simcoe, ON – Simcoe Little Theatre

Mar 11 – Toronto, ON – The Painted Lady w/ Sam Klass

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 2015 (Date TBA) – Toronto , ON – 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

0 NEWS: FAYNE Announce Ontario/ Quebec ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’; New Music Video ‘Believers’

February 11, 2015
by Asher
· Fayne

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Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015

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RIYL (Recommended if you like) = Misery Signals, Alexisonfire, Periphery, The Ghost Inside, Vanna

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FAYNE Announce Ontario/ Quebec ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’; New Music Video ‘Believers’

Supporting The Contortionist In Montreal Feb 22nd

New EP Out ‘The Queen of Kings’; Offer Free Download ‘Believers’

Make Your Way Back Home Tour 2015 – Teaser Video

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FREE DOWNLOAD – Believers – Free Download

BELIEVERS – Music Video

Montreal, QC metal-core quintet Fayne are proud to announce they will be performing dates in Ontario and Quebec for their ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’ (dates listed below) in support of their new EP ‘The Queen of Kings’ released this past November via Crystal Math along with their recently released music video ‘Believers’, which can be viewed here. In additional news, Fayne‘s ferocious sound will be hitting the stage on February 22nd in Montreal to be local support for The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah and Toothgrinder. Full show details and ticket info can be found here.

Upcoming Show Dates:

Feb 22 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus w/ The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah, Toothgrinder – Tickets and info here.

‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’:

March 14 – Ottawa @ Pressed

March 17 – London @ APK

March 18 – Belleville @ The Belle Pub

March 19 – Toronto @ Smiling Buddha

March 20 – Oshawa @ Atria

March 21 – TBA

March 27 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

About:

After being on hiatus since 2008, Fayne reformed in 2013 with a renewed hunger and dedication to the Canadian metal scene to deliver a metal sound coupled with melodic, attitude-fueled breakdowns to compliment their high energy performances full of positive vibes, and ridiculously powerful guitar solos. Heavily influenced by bands such as Counterparts, Mastodon, and Periphery, Fayne’s ‘The Queen of Kings’ features a special guest appearance by Misery Signals vocalist Karl Schubach on their track Nomad’s Land plus was produced by guitarist Alex Gonzalez with the help from Alan Douches of West West Side Music (Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Between the Buried and Me) for the final mastering. The EP is the follow up to their 2004 debut ‘You Took it All Away’ and 2006’s ‘Delivering The Final Blow’ that lead the band on multiple Canadian tours plus opening slots to support bands like Alexisonfire, Underoath, Hopesfall and Blessed By A Broken Heart.

Track Listing – FAYNE – The Queen of Kings

1.The Queen Of Kings (4:48)
2. Believers (4:05)
3. Isonic Flight (1:48)
4. Concord (4:55)
5. Nomad’s Land (featuring Karl Schubach of Misery Signals) (6:44)
EP Length: 22:22

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For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.faynemusic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/faynemusic

http://www.twitter.com/faynemusic

http://instagram.com/faynemusic

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“Fayne have unleashed a maelstrom of a fury in The Queen of Kings EP. Bracingly raw yet just as feverishly sculpted the five track metalcore fuelled encounter reasserts the Montreal quintet as a seriously compelling proposition. It is merciless and ravenous examination of the senses and a perpetual spark for the imagination to feed upon.” – Ring Master Reviews

“The Fayne heavy drum sound is similar to that of Slipknot. The vocal screams are like those of Hatebreed with the more melodic breaks of Redlight King’s vibe. The band is full of nonstop energy. The hooks from Alex and Nick are great to get the pulse going along with Carlo’s relentless percussion assault. Joseph shows his vocal range quite well on this release while Chris plays lights out on the bass tracks. It’s no surprise that they are a favorite of theValhalla Sound Circus after only one year. It’s a hint of great things to come from another good Canadian metal outfit.” – National Rock Review

“The Main Course for the night, Fayne, surely filled Our Hearts and Bellies with core-filled fist burgers and motivated serenading side salads!! Fayne is back and with a Vengeance: that’s for sure! The energy they created on stage powered their amps and reinforced the crowd. Surely Fayne has a message to spread! Thoughtful lyrical content brought us together, uplifting the crowd, spreading the power of oneness, and knocking down the walls of mind blocks that stand before us. And speaking of walls…the dense wall of sound created by the breakdowns surely raised a rumble of raised fists and energetic punters moshing heads.” – Montrealites (Live Review 2014)

“I was just impressed all around with how well these guys go together. Their chemistry on stage, musically, and physically is something I haven’t seen in a while. Their music collides with an influence of Misery Signals meets Pantera. They are known for blending in sick guitar solos with heavier strums, melancholic/mean vocals and an insane amount of energy. When I mentioned throughout the day to a few friends I was checking these dudes out, I got a lot of “Those guys are awesome!” – clearly a good fan base as well. Congrats guys.” – (Live Review 2013) – Bucket List Music Reviews

“There is no doubt in my mind that Canada’s Fayne is a solid band, musically they’re very tight and heavy enough to make you crowd surf at one of their gigs.” – Explicitly Intense

” FAYNE have expressed all fury with “The Queen Of Kings”, packed into 5 small songs to make this short little EP. With raw flavors exposed in this collection, the quintet has created a monstrous noise…All in all the EP does mark a great return for FAYNE.” Metal Temple

“Fayne is back from their hiatus with a Fury of furious Screams, Hard Hitting skins and Heavy sculpted guitar leads and solos. With a silent but deadly approach Fayne slays into the album with the title track The Queen Of Kings.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“La recette est bien exploitée, tous les éléments du genre sont en place avec des guitares adipeuses qui chuintent lors de certains moments opportuns.” – Voir

0 NEWS: Blankfest Quebec 2015 Returns March 7th to Help Montreal’s Homeless!

February 11, 2015
by Asher
· Blankfest Quebec

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

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#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015

Blankfest Quebec | OldBreweryMission.ca

Blankfest Quebec 2015 Returns March 7th to Help Montreal’s Homeless!

After a small break from five consecutive Blankfests in Montreal from 2009-2013, Blankfest Quebec returns for its 6th edition to help Montreal’s homeless keep warm with its upcoming charity show / winter clothing drive.

Montreal is known for having one of Canada’s harshest and coldest winters, and every year it’s unfortunate that those who are homeless must endure the reality of living on the street.

Since its conception, Blankfest Quebec has been raising awareness and clothing (over 3,000 items to date) for Montreal’s homeless and shelter the Old Brewery Mission.

This year sees the return of the charity event for its 6th edition with the city’s music community coming together once again to help those in need. Blankfest Quebec VI will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Piranha Bar (680 Ste. Catherine W.) and see reunion sets by Fist of Freedom and Repetant plus support from Keychain and All There Is To Know.

Blankfest VI 2015 – Event Details:

Dungeon Works Productions & Asher Media Relations Present BLANKFEST QUEBEC 2015 with proceeds donated to Old Brewery Mission.

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/795344697181324/

Facebook Fanpage – Blankfest Quebec – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blankfest-Quebec/124607864221341

Old Brewery Mission – www.oldbrewerymission.ca and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mission-Old-Brewery-page-officielle/168973503131279

Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2015

Time: Doors: 7:30pm – Show: 8pm

Venue: Piranha Bar, 680 Ste-Catherine W.

Cost: ADMISSION TO SHOW IS DONATION OF CLOTHING, PREFERABLY WINTER CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS. WE’LL EVEN TAKE SLEEPING BAGS AND BLANKETS, THINK SITTING OUTDOORS IN -40C. WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE WEARING!

Bands:
Fist of Freedom
Repetant
Keychain
All There Is To Know

About: The Old Brewery Mission Soothing homelessness. Solving homelessness.

Founded in 1889, The Old Brewery Mission is the largest resource for homeless men in Quebec and for homeless women in Canada. This non-profit organization provides a range of services that respond to the needs of Montreal’s homeless people as well as those at risk of becoming so, and endeavours to enable them to take control of their lives and assume their rightful place in the community. It is estimated that there are close to 20,000 homeless people in Montreal.

About: Blankfest Quebec is organized by Jon Asher, in collaboration with the Old Brewery Mission, and was launched after Jon read about his friend, New York City indie rock veteran Kenn Rowell of The Baghdaddios, who founded Blankfest in 1997 and has been organizing the annual blanket fundraiser in New York City since then.

Since its inception in NYC, Rowell estimates that Blank-Fest has collected over 10,000 total donations for the homeless, which have been distributed to the homeless in the New York City area and has inspired similar efforts in New Jersey, Manhattan and Nottingham, UK. Among the many distinguished artists who have performed at past international Blank-Fests are: Rothberg (EMI), Buddy Cage (Grateful Dead), Marc Rizzo (Soulfly) and Meg Griffin (Sirius Radio).

For info on Blankfest, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blankfest-Quebec/124607864221341
http://www.blankfest.org/

Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blank-Fest

Past Press Coverage:

CTV Montreal – http://montreal.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120218/mtl_blankfest_120218/20120218?hub=MontrealHome

Bands warm up Montreal’s streets with BlankFest
http://www.montrealgazette.com/Health/Bands+warm+Montreal+streets+with+BlankFest/1368552/story.html

RockandRollReport.com – http://rockandrollreport.com/feb-18-blankfest-quebec-iv-its-about-the-homeless-nothing-more-nothing-less/

Feb 23 2011 – CJAD 800AM – Blankfest 2011 – http://youtu.be/uznJ1bmbsFQ

Blankfest Documentary – 2011 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc

part 2 – http://youtu.be/DtUy2Oms2Cw

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