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0 NEWS: Breakdown Pop? MR. GOSHNESS Explains ‘Jealous John’ With Track By Track Video

  • January 21, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Mr. Goshness

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Montreal, QC – January 21, 2015

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Breakdown Pop? MR. GOSHNESS Explains ‘Jealous John’ With Track By Track Video

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Track By Track – Jealous John – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K–N6KRezNc

Song Stream – Jealous John: http://mrgoshness.bandcamp.com/track/jealous-john 

Album Stream – A Guide To All Things Twisted – http://mrgoshness.bandcamp.com/album/a-guide-to-all-things-twisted

Resolutions – Free Download: http://mrgoshness.bandcamp.com/track/resolutions

Resolutions – Youtube Song Stream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lkMUj-Tf1c

     Pop-punk tinged group Mr. Goshness give perspective with this video track by track evaluation of ‘Jealous John.’ The group maintains their signature level of endearing quirkiness while giving insight into the highlights and nuances of this song. Out of all the places to glean inspiration ‘A Guide To All Things Twisted’ ranges from being compared to the dark imagery of Tim Burton to Disney’s Aladdin, which was the muse for ‘Jealous John.’ Kaliandra Capri (Vocals, Guitar), Mark Tardif (Vocals, Guitar), and Aidaen Carson (Keys) share their battle scars and joys from writing and performing this energetic tune complete with a breakdown or”mosh section” as Aiden called it.

“We are excited to release Jealous John as our next track by track video.  In each video so far, we have been sharing some neat info about each song as well as acting like children.  Jealous John is one of the most eclectic tracks on the album, as well as the most difficult to play on our instruments.  Find out more by watching the video!” comments Mark Tardif (Vocals, Guitar).

About:

Mr. Goshness aren’t afraid to go in several directions, showing off their influence from many different genres to maintain a sound all their own. Their album is a powerful and fearless twelve track experience full of catchy vocals, heavy guitars, creative arrangements and intelligent musicianship as they evolve to give fans an entertaining stage show. Producer Jim Blair describes them as “a deranged cocktail of pop, progressive metal, and Kurt Weil show tunes.”.

‘A Guide To All Things Twisted’ is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

Track Listing: Mr. Goshness – A Guide To All Things Twisted

  1. 71 (3:49)
  2. Sea Of Slumbers (3:28)
  3. For The Cause! (3:28)
  4. Resolutions (5:04)
  5. Drank Too Much Wine (3:59)
  6. The Nervous Kind (3:16)
  7. Shine And Recover (3:25)
  8. Five Personalities (5:52)
  9. Jealous John (3:52)
  10. Blind (4:02)
  11. Two Thousand Pieces (3:36)
  12. A Guide To All Things Twisted (5:19)

Album Length: 49:16

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

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“Resolutions” is all over the place musically, but it somehow comes together to form peaceful chaos.” – Magnet Magazine

“Taking influence from many different genres, Mr. Goshness isn’t afraid to go in several directions, all while maintaining its own sound. Whether it’s Kaliandra Capri’s and Mark Tardif’s pristine vocal harmonies, Aidaen Carson”s keyboard wizardry, or Zack Friend and Myles Dunne’s tight grooves, Mr. Goshness continues to evolve and grow. Catchy vocals, heavy guitars and creative arrangements are abundant on their debut album “A Guide To All Things Twisted.”…twelve powerful and fearless tracks,” – Count Yourself In Media

“a deranged cocktail of pop, progressive metal, and Kurt Weil show tunes.” – Jim Blair (Producer)

“As one who for decades has deeply appreciated unabashed symphonic exploration and grandiose statements within rock and pop, an approach to making music such as that displayed by Mr. Goshness pleases me no end.” – David Morrison at The Freelance Writer

“The theatrical pomp of Muse; Elfman’s dizzying orchestrations; the power-pop perfection of Jellyfish; the Fab Four’s melodic genius, and Mother Mother’s big, contemporary pop hooks are all over this brilliant offering.” – David Morrison at The Freelance Writer

“I cherish bands who follow their own tune and take risks in the name of originality — so kudos, Mr. Goshness.” – Mark Anthony Brennan at Ride The Tempo

0 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ New Track ‘Drive By’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sick Daze’ Due Out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records

  • January 16, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Them County Bastardz

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Montreal, QC – January 16, 2015

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

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Bravewords Premiere THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ New Track ‘Drive By’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sick Daze’ Due Out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records

Drive By – Song Premiere on Bravewords – http://bravewords.com/exclusives/audios/player

     Them County Bastardz keep it simple! They are local dudes from Essex County (an hour south of Windsor/ Detroit area) who are in it to make old school metal with back forty rock and having fun while doing it! With their upcoming debut album ‘Sick Daze’ due out February 24, 2015 via Smokehouse Records, the Canadian rednecks have teamed up with Bravewords.com for the premiere of their track ‘Drive By’, which can be heard at the following link here.

“I am super stoked about this album coming out. It’s been a lot of work. I feel ‘Drive By’ is a good introduction to who we are. The song has stuck with the band for a long time, through our ups and downs. ‘Drive By’ was written about a time we were cruising around in the county on a suspended license, seeing a cop and hoping he just drives by. Cheers!” comments vocalist Andrew Watson.

Produced by Chris Towle and TCB plus mastered by Chuck Carvaalho, ‘Sick Daze’ features seven tracks inspired by true stories and experiences of the band living life in the county, so crack open a beer, get ready to rock out and have a good time.

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

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

Album & Live Band Line Up:
Andrew Watson – Vocals
Mike Rennie – Rhythm guitar
Jim Kay – Drums
Tyler Wickham – Bass
Brien Alexander – Lead Guitar

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

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0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Premiere ARBITRATOR’s New Track ‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’; New Album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ Due Out Feb 13th

  • January 15, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Arbitrator

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Montreal, QC – January 15, 2015

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RIYL = Bloodbath, Aeon, Behemoth, Vader, Septic Flesh, Gorefest, Dismember, The Project Hate

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Decibel Mag Premiere ARBITRATOR’s New Track ‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’

New Album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ Due Out Feb 13th

Robert Kukla  – Photo Credit Paul Keely

DECIBEL MAG – SONG PREMIERE – THEY WILL WORSHIP THIS FIRE OF AGONY – http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/calgarys-arbitrator-featuring-drummer-dirk-verbeuren-they-would-like-you-to-know/

FREE DOWNLOAD –  For That Which May Appease Lions – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/arbitrator-for-that-which-may-appease-lions-exclusive-free-song-download

Video – Arbitrator – Dirk Verbeuren EZdrummer 2 playthrough – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfJMUOLlR90

      Decibel Magazine has teamed up with ARBITRATOR to premiere their latest track‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’, which is off the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ due out on February 13th. 

“Those that hunger for massive, anthemic-like death metal of the blasphemous variety will be pleased to find indulgence within ‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’. Grand orchestras compliment an onslaught of pummeling rhythms with distorted guitars, and unearthly vocals chime in the grand apocalypse in this electronically infused opus. This was the obvious ‘album-opener’ choice, as I felt it gave listeners a well-balanced introduction into the Arbitrator sound.” comments band founder Robert Kukla.

To listen to the track, please visit the following link here.

The album is produced by Sacha Laskow (ex-Divinity, Every Hour Kills) plus mastered byJens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy) along with album artwork done by Colin Marks (Exodus, Scar Symmetry, Jeff Loomis).  ARBITRATOR is a project that began in late 2010 as the brainchild of Robert Kukla and officially debut in 2011 with the release “The Consummate Ascendancy” with former drummer Corey Chernesky. The new arsenal of ARBITRATOR features Robert Kukla on rhythm guitar, bass and vocals with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted), Myles Malloy on lead guitar and Connor ORT Linning for programming.

Track Listing: Arbitrator – Indoctrination of Sacrilege

1. They Will Worship This Fire of Agony (6:41)

2. Stillborn Bastard of The Nazarene (6:50)

3. For That Which May Appease Lions (6:56)

4. Serpent of The Styx (8:41)

5. Profaned and Perfected (7:30)

6. The Burning Sands of His Kingdom (instrumental) (3:14)

Album Length: 39:54

For more info, please visit www.arbitratorofficial.net

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“”The consummate ascendancy” is a fucken impressive first step and I wish the guy all the fucken best with his future endeavors. The talent is there, and obviously – so is the will.” – Global Domination

“…it quickly becomes clear that Arbitrator is more than just another death metal band. These guys are not afraid to put some experiments into their music and they still know via these two long, rather unusual songs how to make a decent impression.” – Lords of Metal

“Honestly, I’d love to hear more of this, so let’s hope Arbitrator can latch onto a label, fill out their line-up, and get working on a full-length follow-up to this very promising debut EP.” – Sea of Tranquility

Sponsors / artist endorsements:

Toontrack, Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Evans Drumheads (Dirk Verbeuren)

0 NEWS: #ThePlatinumProject Did EXES FOR EYES Sell A Million Copies For $1? Reveal Sales For New Album ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’; Announce Tour Dates For Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia

  • January 15, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Exes For Eyes

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Montreal, QC – January 15, 2015

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 #ThePlatinumProject Did EXES FOR EYES Sell A Million Copies For $1? Reveal Sales For New Album ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’

Announce Tour Dates For Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia

exes for eyes - #theplatinumproject update!

Video Announcing Sales For New Album ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJyhwQfUNvQ

PROMO VIDEO – #THEPLATINUMPROJECT – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z11ZnLzB6wo 

Album Stream – ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3h3G6fpxJA

Music Video – Tongues Like Figure Eights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSbihfPXmZQ

$1 ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ album available here

    With a challenge to fans and the metal community to help a fully independent band reachPlatinum status by selling one million digital copies, Toronto, ON based metal outfit EXES FOR EYES have posted video announcing sales numbers of over 12,000 copies (with that number growing every day) just a month after releasing their new album ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ on December 9, 2014.

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

In additional news, EXES FOR EYES is proud to announce with the revenue made from the album sales, they will be hitting the road for a cross Canada tour kicking off March 13th for dates in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. (dates and cities listed below).

To get your digital copy of ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’, please visit the following linkhere and watch #THEPLATINUMPROJECT promo video here. 

March 13 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON @ Canadian NightClub
March 14 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub
March 15 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Cavern
March 17 – Medicine Hat, AB @ Liquid NightClub
March 18 – Kamloops, BC @ TBA
March 19 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
March 20 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
March 21 – Edmonton, AB @ RendezVous
March 22 – Red Deer, AB @ Blarney Stone Pub
March 23 – Saskatoon, SK @ TBA
March 24 – Brandon, MB @ North Hill Inn
March 26 – Sudbury, ON @ TBA
March 27 – Hamilton, ON @ The Doors Pub
March 28 – Ajax, ON @ Rotilicious

‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ was produced by EFE guitarist Dave Sheldon to follow up 2011’s debut album ‘The Amsler Grid’ and features eleven assaulting tracks that include guest appearances by Bjorn Strid of Soilwork, Lisa Sinner of Out of The Ruins and Dominic Cifarelli of Chronicles of Israfel\Scars On Broadway.

Exes For Eyes is:

Big James Arsenian – Vocals

Dave Sheldon Guitars – Guitars, Vocals

Graham Porter- Bass

Aaron Spink – Drums

Track Listing: Exes For Eyes – Tongues Like Figure Eights

1) Tongues Like Figure Eights

2) Done For Good ft. Bjorn Strid (Soilwork)

3) I Will Stand My Ground

4) Collision

5) Bleed The Stone

6) A Stronger Man

7) Remember Savannah

8) Parade Of One

9) Shot In The Dark ft. Dominic Cifarelli (Pulse Ultra/Scars On Broadway/Chronicles of Israfel)

10) My Life vs. Your Vacation

11) Closure…

About:

EXES FOR EYES is a project born of an overwhelming amount of mutual respect and admiration between two men. A respect for one another’s work ethic, musical proficiency, stylistic taste and of course, for each other as people.

The concept of blindness, be it willing, involuntary, inherent or otherwise is so foreign and far removed from anything within the realm of experience for these men. However as the process has begun to create this music, it has become apparent how limited one’s own vision can be when staring at the broad side of limitless potential and ambition.

With the musical vision of Dave Sheldon (ex Man With Target, Annihilator) and the lyrical conception of vocalist and frontman Big James (Endast, Authors) the project is very quickly taking shape into something more than either anticipated. The hope is to see the world of metal in a new light, with EXES FOR EYES.

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

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0 NEWS: Progressive Metallers id. Streaming EP Title Track ‘Sagittarius A’; Due Out February 10th

  • January 14, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · id

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Montreal, QC – January 14, 2015

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

RIYL = Opeth, Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum, Gojira, Devin Townsend.

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Progressive Metallers id. Streaming EP Title Track ‘Sagittarius A’; Due Out February 10th

Song Stream – Sagittarius A – http://idmusic9.bandcamp.com/album/sagittarius-a

Track Listing – id. – Sagittarius A
1. The Greatest Secret Never Told (3:58)
2. Humanity’s Cry (5:36)
3. id.entity (6:01)
4. Sagittarius A (5:57)
EP Length: 21:34

With songwriting that is a progressive, heavy and catharsis, Vancouver, BC’s id. is a multi-layered metal force. Inspired by Sigmund Freud’s theory on the levels of the human psyche, the band’s front line introduction of their subconscious tendencies is unleashed in their debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’ due out Feb 10, 2015.

Written by guitarist Alex Dubreuil with words backed by Jason Pennington, the EP touches on topics such as inner struggle, world views, self-awareness to what’s beyond in outer space.

“We want people to connect with our message and enjoy the diversity of our sound. The music has evolved from quite unstructured abstract ideas to come around to find a comfort zone with no borders.” comments vocalist Jason Pennington.

Employing a style that is different compared to other progressive bands. id transcend genres in their four track debut, which features Vancouver metal scene veterans lyricist and vocalist Jason Pennington (Makaria), drummer Kris DeBoer (Grudge, Infernal Majesty, Artep), rhythm guitarist Tyson Araszewski (AutumnEx) and guitarist Alex Dubreuil (My Own Chaos) who also does bass on the EP.

With more songs in their arsenal for a full length to follow their EP and influenced by bands such as Opeth, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Gojira, and Augury, id is sharing with metallers what’s to come as they push forward to put themselves on the map.

Band Fact: The story behind the EP Title: ‘Sagittarius A’ is the name of the black hole in the center of our galaxy. The idea comes from a fundamental belief in a scientific world view, free of religious influence and tyranny. It outlines how people are susceptible to believe things without evidence if it appeals to their vanity, as opposed to being presented with evidence and being able to accept something that is inherently contradictory to their intuition.

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0 NEWS: Drummer Sean Lang Reveals ‘Aion I’ EP Details For SEVEN YEAR STORM w/ Dean Lamb (Archspire)

  • January 13, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm · Seven Year Storm

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Montreal, QC – January 13, 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

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Drummer Sean Lang Reveals ‘Aion I’ EP Details For SEVEN YEAR STORM w/ Dean Lamb (Archspire)

Seven Year Storm – Aion I – Teaser – http://youtu.be/LNSJpSOB7iw 

Limited Edition CD pre-order – http://sevenyearstorm.bandcamp.com/

     Seven Year Storm, the Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band created by freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang with added support from guitar-wizard and good friend Dean Lamb (Archspire) is proud to announce he will be releasing ‘Aion I’, the first of two EPs for 2015 on February 24, 2015.

“I’m really excited to finally release my first EP this February! It has been a long time coming, and it wouldn’t have been possible without my many amazing supporters. Keep your eyes and ears open for my first single, coming very soon!” comments Lang.

A teaser video for ‘Aion I’ can be viewed at the following link here plus pre-order for a limited edition CD here.

seven year storm - aion i - teaser

Track Listing: Aion I

1. Morphogenesis 5:00

2. Dyatlov 4:30

3. Virtue 4:35

4. Nazca Lines 5:28

5. Blue Car Syndrome 6:45

EP Length: 26:18

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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0 NEWS: How Many Times Can You Say F*ck? Find Out! Watch PSYCHOSTICK’s New Lyric Video ‘NSFW’

  • January 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

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Montreal, QC – January 12, 2015

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

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

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

How Many Times Can You Say F*ck? Find Out Watch PSYCHOSTICK’s New Lyric Video ‘NSFW’ ft. Green Jellÿ’s Bill Manspeaker

New Album Out ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’

Lyric Video – NSFW – http://youtu.be/G1Qmctlj2Vk 

 Behind The Scenes Video – Recording “NSFW” with Bill Manspeaker of Green Jellÿ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFHhjSyQCY 

     Have you ever wonder how many times a band can say the F-bomb in one song! Well…PSYCHOSTICK may have broken the world record with their latest lyric video for ‘NSFW’ featuring Bill Manspeaker of Green Jellÿ (behind the scenes video) from their new album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’, which can be viewed at the following link here. 

nsfw + lyric [official] by psychostick

   Plus Psychostick teamed up with Metal Hammer UK to talk about the band’s top 10 uses for a beard. Check it out here and don’t forget to watch their music video ‘Obey The Beard’ here.

About ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’:

Featuring tons of news titles such as ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action hero), a spoof cover of Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’, guest appearances by Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), Neil Patterson and Rob Nichols from Downtown Brown plus their previously released singles, the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard‘ (debut at #14 on US radio metal charts) and ‘Dogs Like Socks‘ (over 1 million views on youtube). ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ is the perfect follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’ to add to the laugh makers many many popular comedy sing-a-longs and is now available on iTunes here, all major online retailers plus the band’s online store here.

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 the following links:

http://www.psychostick.com

http://www.facebook.com/psychostick

http://www.twitter.com/psychostick

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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: Enigmatic Rock Upstarts WITHIN RUST Issue Studio Update For Upcoming LP With Producer Travis Saunders

  • January 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Within Rust

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Enigmatic Rock Upstarts WITHIN RUST Issue Studio Update For Upcoming LP With Producer Travis Saunders

Music Video – The Taking – http://youtu.be/FOVteYDu6zw

    After 30 shows in the last six months that included a summer tour in the States and participating in 99.3 FM The Fox’s ‘Seeds’ indie showcase competition, Vancouver, BC’sWITHIN RUST has issued the following studio update on recording their upcoming yet to be titled debut full length with producer Travis Saunders (Secret and Whisper, Young Sparrows, Jess Penner).

 

“For our debut we’re really shooting for a rebirth of sorts as we aren’t the same band that burst on to the local Vancouver circuit back in 2012. We’ve been on the road and we’ve figured out how to write the music we always thought we were writing, things have gone in a really mature, but bizarre direction. Travis is sort of a local legend and he’s got a mad genius way about him so I’m really excited to see what he gets out of us.” comments lead vocalist/ keyboardist Nolen Scott.

 

Within Rust are four guys who started in a Vancouver suburb garage in 2012 blending progressive with alternative rock to write moody and dark, angry and fast, desperate and lost— loveable bipolar songs. Their tracks such as “Rorschach”, a clear ode to 90’s post-hardcore a la At The Drive In along with “The Taking”, a Killers-esque indie track with a nod to Pink Floyd plus an Ok Computer-era Radiohead sensibility with some Rush added to the mix, serves fans with a strange but accessible sonic cocktail not to be missed.

 

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

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0 LET THE BATTLES BEGIN! WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – WINNIPEG – ROUND ONE & TWO – JAN 16th & 17th @ The Zoo

  • January 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – WINNIPEG – ROUND ONE & TWO – JAN 16th & 17th @ The Zoo

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce that their Winnipeg battles will be taking place on January 16th and 17th @ The Zoo. Winners from these rounds will be facing off in the prairie final in Regina, SK on February 20th at The Exchange against Saskatoon’s winning bands with one winner moving on to the national final in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined). The winning band from the national final in Toronto, ON will go on to represent Canada at the international final that includes over 30 participating countries at the world’s largest metal fest Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany taking place from July 30th to August 1st.

WINNIPEG – ROUND #1
January 16, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/668471903263952/
Endless Chaos
Entity
Noire
Ossific
The Void.

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WINNIPEG – ROUND #2
January 17, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1054276131266252/
Pentapuss
Speed Demon Thrash
Spill The Blood
Tyrants Demise
Vathek

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About:

    WMBC has seen Canada’s top metal bands battle each other since 2013 for one to rule them all and perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 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.

    Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015 band submissions are now closed for the following Canadian cities Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

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:

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0 NEWS: Life Is A Monopoly! Watch KOLONY’s New Lyric Video To Find Out Why?; New Album Out ‘Sledge’

  • January 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Kolony

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Life Is A Monopoly! Watch KOLONY’s New Lyric Video To Find Out Why?; New Album Out ‘Sledge’

L-R – Antony: Drum  | Myk: Bass, Back Vocals  |  Maxxx: Lead Guitar, Back Vocals  |  Reno: Vocals, Rythm Guitar

Album Stream – Sledge – http://kolony.bandcamp.com/album/sledge-2

Music Video – Echoes – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg2aixl2tPg

Behind The Scenes of Sledge – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n1WR4C4Dnc

Life Is A Monopoly! Montreal, QC’s KOLONY express their distaste for some of the world’s social issues with their new lyric video ‘Monopoly’, one of eleven tracks from their recently released debut album ‘Sledge’.

“Today is a new experience for us (Kolony) with our first official lyric video. We’re very happy to share it with you! Monopoly is one of our favorites because of its lyrics that we feel need to be heard. Also, thanks to Roberto Napolitano who did the video. Have fun!” comments guitarist Maxx.

Lyric Video – Monopoly – http://youtu.be/di6ZhxAIPZI 

kolony - monopoly lyric video (official)

About:

Best described as crafting melodic rock metal, KOLONY believes in doing things a little differently. Boldly combining elements of old school metal, NWOBHM, modern metal and rock, the band loves fast tempos, melodic vocals and all-around high-octane music with each track coming from the heart and reflecting the way its members think about the world. Setting out to write a full-length debut album at the start of 2013, KOLONY has arrived at its latest record, ‘Sledge’, an 11 track power adventure produced by Jef Fortin and the band that was unleashed to the masses on November 14, 2014.  

Track Listing – Kolony – Sledge

1 – I Realize (1:20)
2 – The Trial (3:36)
3 – Trust and Live (4:04)
4 – Echoes (4:06)
5 – Modern Hero (4:06)
6 – Anthem (5:42)
7 – Escape (4:47)
8 – I Don’t Care (5:23)
9 – Road (4:23)
10 – Monopoly (3:10)
11 – Sledge That Shit (4:16)
Album Length: 44:57

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

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“All these guys songs are equally hummable and skull crushing, kind of like they took some power ballads and scorched them to perfection.  And you have to love an album concept like the one they’ve chosen, one which calls for the dismantling of the current societal system in favor of a Metalhead’s world view.  The lyrics convey this in an excellent and evocative way that really is convincing to me.  Let me impart some of this wisdom by saying “Sledge that Shit”.” – Absolute Underground Mag

 

“All four band members are great musicians and more importantly, great song-writers….There’s an optimistic ‘up’ sound to their music, which is great. The concept here is about building a better society, away from materialism, in harmony with nature. Great cover art too – these things matter.” – Hellbound

 

“Every once in a while a CD will land on my doorstep that reminds me what the true spirit of “heavy metal” is all about. In this case that CD is Sledge by Montreal shredders Kolony. The group embodies the qualities that make up what can be considered the stereotypical, or “mass perception” style of heavy metal. Driving rhythms, shredding solos and plenty of parts sure to get the head banging.” – Hellbound

 

“What a monster of an album Sledge is. Kolony is a very talentful band that brings its own original mix of metal to the table, setting its own path and distancing itself from the rest of the province’s metal scene.” – Metal Made In Canada

 

“La beauté de l’album Sledge est surtout au niveau de la grande virtuosité des musiciens, la qualité de la production et l’immense souplesse face aux nombreux changements de registre dans toutes les chansons de l’album…Si tu sens que Trivium t’a abandonné avec leur dernière offrande, poigne-toi le nouvel album de Kolony!” – Voir

 

“Three things from Canada that make our lives better: hockey, the movie Strange Brew, and now the band Kolony with a nice, new album.” – National Rock Review

 

“Quebec’s finest release this year… ‘Sledge’ is an absolute roller-coaster of a ride that will get blood pumping and moshpits working overtime, hell this is insanity in physical form!! AIEEEEEE!!!!!” – Global Metal Apocalypse

 

“Metal music merits much more credit than being referred to as an outdated 80/90s whim, such is the message conveyed by the Canadian band KOLONY in their album “Sledge”, bonding old school musical features with XXIst century lyrics, tackling modern social, economic and political issues.” – Metal Temple

 

“The band has amazing talent! … We are not dealing with beginners here!” – MusikUniverse

 

“Fast, tight, powerful, original, clean, melodic, happy and mean at the same time…Wow!” – P.E. Drolet,  Power Slaves

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