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0 NEWS: PSYCHOSTICK Posts New Lyric Video ‘So. Heavy’; New Album Out ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’

  • December 15, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 15, 2014

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

EPK | Press Photo

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

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK Posts New Lyric Video ‘So. Heavy’; New Album Out ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’

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

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

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 

     PSYCHOSTICK have posted their latest lyric video for their track ‘So. Heavy’ from their new album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’, which can be viewed at the following link here. 

Plus with the holidays getting near, Psychostick would like to remind fans who are sick of Christmas music that they have the perfect holiday hate album just for you! Let this cynical album be your outlet as it’s the most brutal Christmas album there is. You can get your copy of “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” at the following link here and listen to the full album stream here.

In additional news, Psychostick recently wrapped up their tour dates w/ Downtown Brown, Fungonewrong and Hed PE and will be announcing 2015 dates in the new year.

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

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

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 Alert! Asher Media Relations Offer Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4’

  • December 12, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 12, 2014

FREE Download Alert! Asher Media Relations Offer Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4’

         It’s that time of year! Asher Media Relations is proud to offer their latest holiday sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4’ featuring 44 tracks of headbanging fury from bands they have had the honour of working with in 2014.

“It’s been a great year supporting metal and rock and we like to showcase this year’s talent we’ve enjoyed working with. We like to thank all our media friends, partners and the fans for your continuous support in helping the unheard to be heard! Looking forward to 2015!” comments AMR founder / music publicist Jon Asher.

Free Download – https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-4 

1. All Else Fails – Anti Martyr 05:49
2. Arbitrator – For That Which May Appease Lions 06:56
3. Blind Race – Come And Get It 03:32
4. BornBroken – Watch The World Unwind 03:47
5. Conquer – A Worm’s Demise 05:23
6. Dark Century – Kill The Crowd 03:55
7. Death Toll Rising – Crack Open A Cold One 05:15
8. Disparager – R.I.P. Bill Hicks 05:46
9. Display of Decay – Outbreak of Infection 03:50
10. Double Experience – Congratulations on Second Place 03:28
11. Endless Chaos – Rejected Atrocity 03:52
12. Every Hour Kills – Chosen 03:53
13. Exes For Eyes – Tongues Like Figure Eights 04:40
14. Expain – Aggressions Progression 03:40
15. Fayne – Believers 04:05
16. Hollow – Landscape 04:48
17. Idol of Fear – All Sights Affixed, Ablaze 06:20
18. Ironstorm – The Watcher 05:40
19. Karkaos – Leap of Faith – re-recorded w/ New Vocalist Viky Boyer 04:26
20. Kill Matilda – I Want Revenge 02:44
21. Kolony – Echoes 04:06
22. Kryosphere – Thrown From The Sky 02:43
23. Laika – Escalation of Terror 04:26
24. Laugh At The Fakes – Killing Time 06:13
25. MIRE – Limitless Pt. 2 03:22
26. Mutank – Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock 03:38
27. New Jacobin Club – Champagne Ivy 04:00
28. Ninjaspy – Skaingkh (The Skank) 03:55
29. Norilsk – Japetus 08:15
30. Odium – Failure II 04:16
31. Protokult – Get Me A Beer! 03:04
32. Psychotic Gardening – Open Casket ft. Tim Roth (Into Eternity) and Chuck Wepfer (Broken Hope) 07:22
33. Psychostick – Obey The Beard 03:53
34. Puttin On The Foil – Drunk And Stupid 03:58
35. Quartered – Violent Love 03:02
36. The Body Politic – Armature 04:12
37. The Rough Boys – Blood, Booze And Gasoline 03:57
38. Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil 04:58
39. Trainwreck Architect – As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) 04:31
40. Tribune – Insectoid 04:50
41. Unbeing – Rapture 03:05
42. Until Dawn – Horizon 05:28
43. Viathyn – Ageless Stranger 07:13
44. Where Giants Once Stood – Living In Security 04:27

About: Asher Media Relations is PR company based in Montreal, QC that aids bands getting heard and read about in rock and metal media around the globe for nearly a decade. For more info, please visit the following links.

Website: www.AsherMediaRelations.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asher-Media-Relations/165495083464661

Twitter: @AsherMusicPRGuy

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0 NEWS: EXES FOR EYES Announce #ThePlatinumProject; Selling A Million Albums For $1 Only; New Album Out ‘Tongues Like Finger Eights’

  • December 9, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Exes For Eyes

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 9, 2014

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. = Soilwork, Lamb of God, At The Gates, Opeth

ExesForEyes.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

EXES FOR EYES Announce #ThePlatinumProject; Selling A Million Albums For $1 Only; New Album Out ‘Tongues Like Finger Eights’

Photo Credit: Jason Spun/Dave Z

$1 ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ album available here

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

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

Song Stream – Remember Savannah – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L39yWhOITug

Song Stream – My Life Vs. Your Vacation – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–hJxsYNbGw

    Toronto, ON based metal outfit EXES FOR EYES founded by lead vocalist Big James (Endast, Authors) and guitarist/ vocalist Dave Sheldon (ex Man With Target, Annihilator)have just unleashed their new album ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ (out December 9th) with the challenge to fans and the metal community to help a fully independent band reach Platinum status with one million digital copies sold.

“The idea is to sell the concept of a new business model for independent bands as much as it is about selling the album.” comments vocalist James Arsenian.

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

Featuring 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, ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ was produced by EFE guitarist Dave Sheldon to follow up 2011’s debut album ‘The Amsler Grid’.

Exes For Eyes is:

Big James Arsenian – Vocals

Dave Sheldon – 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: PSYCHOSTICK Posts NSFW In-Studio Video w/ Green Jellÿ’s Bill Manspeaker F@#K!

  • December 9, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 9, 2014

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

EPK | Press Photo

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

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK Posts NSFW In-Studio Video w/ Green Jellÿ’s Bill Manspeaker F@#K!

New Album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ Out Now!

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

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

     PSYCHOSTICK have posted video from their recording session with Green Jellÿ’s Bill Manspeaker whom did guest vocals on the band’s track NSFW featured on their new album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ released this past November on Rock Ridge Music.

“It’s an honor to have Bill Manspeaker on our new record, because Green Jellÿ paved the way for what Psychostick does. We met Bill several years back when we toured with Green Jellÿ and Nashville Pussy, and we became friends. He is a super fun and downright fascinating guy, and a little known fun fact: HE is the one that actually designed and created our bassist Moose’s first set of stage antlers- he gave them to him as a gift on that tour!”

To watch the video ‘Recording “NSFW” with Bill Manspeaker of Green Jellÿ’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFHhjSyQCY

In additional news, Psychostick recently wrapped up their tour dates w/ Downtown Brown, Fungonewrong and Hed PE and will be announcing 2015 dates in the new year.

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

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

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: THRONE OF VENGEANCE Need Help To Find Stolen Trailer

  • December 4, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Throne of Vengeance

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THRONE OF VENGEANCE Need Help To Find Stolen Trailer

Some pretty bad news to come out of the Throne of Vengeance camp with the band’s trailer stolen from their storage unit just east of Calgary, AB last week.

Please share the following pic below of the trailer/RV storage and keep your eyes peeled and call the police if spotted.

Description: The trailer has TOV lettering spray painted in red on the passenger side, a chrome checker plate splash guard on the front, a white roof vent, and an interstate shield decal on both sides at the rear. License plate #4DC181.

‘Hands Tied’ (Live Video Calgary Metal Fest) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9lNCJj0psU.

Music video ‘Live Evil’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AwVS0ghz5A

Soundcloud – Live Evil – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/live-evil

Soundcloud – Black Eye – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/black-eye?in=throne-of-vengeance/sets/live-evil 

Video – Black Eye – http://youtu.be/WBgWhKY0XQg

About TOV: Bridging the gap between metal and rock with help from dual guitar harmonies, pounding drum lines and wide-ranging vocal harmonies, Calgary’s Throne of Vengeancereleased their EP ‘Live Evil’ on October 19, 2013 that echoes the band’s signature thrash-tinged rock.

“‘Live Evil’ is “a collection of songs based on our experiences in the last two years, covering everything from a close friend’s imprisonment for a victim-less crime to the realization of humanity’s demise to the contrast between good and evil and life and death,” says drummer Trevor Cobb.

“If there’s anything we would like people to take away from the record, it’s that you should be your own person, do what makes you happy, be aware of your world and be real. We have the power to control our own destiny. Together, we are more powerful than any world leader.”

Having shared the stage with numerous legends over the years, including Kill Devil Hill, 3 Inches Of Blood and Steven Pearcy of RATT, Throne of Vengeance is ready to take things to a whole new level with Live Evil. Are you ready for a major ‘bangover’?

Throne Of Vengeance - Live Evil - Digital Artwork

Track Listing: Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil
1.    Black Eye (4:10)
2.    All In The Way (4:22)
3.    Hands Tied (3:32)
4.    Live Evil (4:58)
5.    Terminal Velocity (4:26)
6.    Impact (From The Top Of The World) (5:55)
7.    Congregate (As One) (4:10)
Total Time: 31:33

For more info, please visit www.ThroneofVengeance.com

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What the press is saying:

Highlight: #6 on Top 10 – June 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

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

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

Highlight: #12 on March 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #5 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #6 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #9 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

“Calgary metal band Throne of Vengeance rule the local rock scene with heart and soul…Recorded with Emmy-winning producer Paul Sabu, who recorded the band’s 2011 debut Flesh Engine and has worked with such names as David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Shania Twain and Prince, it captures Throne of Vengeance’s sound in a huge, warm and oh-so slick way. It’s all pro from the get-go.” – Calgary Herald

“the record follows their 2009 EP Toxic Black Cloud and 2011’s Flesh Engine and delivers the thrash-tinged classic metal for which the quartet is renowned.”  – Beatroute

“One of the keys to Throne Of Vengeance’s energy and drive lies in their passion…masters of their own domain…Their work is solid and I recommend you check them out” – Beatroute Magazine

“Calgary has an amazing music scene, and in my opinion, if you want to listen to great metal music in this city, this is the band that you need to see.” – X92.9 FM

“The band have hit the sweet spot of heaviness and melody that is hard to find. They have had a considerable amount of local success and LIVE EVIL will help them continue to build on that…this piece is rock solid release with excellent production and a good mix and balance of the instruments. The band tapped Paul Sabu (Only Child, ex-Malice) and countless production credits of big name artists like Alice Cooper. The songs range from mid-tempo to quite a bit faster, songs like ‘Hands Tied’ almost creeping almost in that power metal speed zone. The quartet use some gang-vocals a bit to back up vocalist Tommy. The band also will throw in a hint of acoustic guitar once in a while as well adding to the rock end of the spectrum.” – Metal-Rules

“…they joyously pay homage to their influences while creating their own distinctive sound…there are no lowlights and no filler tracks – each song is a mighty entity unto itself and worthy of your ears.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Whether you are a die-hard metal fan, or prefer rock n’ roll, Throne of Vengeance is the perfect blend of both… a great album to put on if you’re going to get together with friends, have a barbecue and drink beer. It feels like a summer album, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in feel-good thrash rock.” – Vancouver Metal

“The band is perfect for fans of classic metal such as Dio, Iron Maiden and Megadeth.” – Canadian Music News

““Live Evil” features seven hard rock songs including my two favourites, “Live Evil” and “Terminal Velocity”. One thing that I really enjoy about this album is that guitar reminds me of classic metal. You can feel the passion and drive in the songs.” – Canadian Beats

“Their shows are energetic, well-attended and the crowd absolutely loves them…I’ll babysit those maniacs anytime!..One of the few metal bands out there who are 100% convincing in that they genuinely LOVE what they do, and it shows.” – Philly Roach, Owner/Operator – The Distillery Rock & Roll Ballroom, Calgary

0 NEWS: Drummer Sean Lang Posts Teaser Video For New Project SEVEN YEAR STORM w/ Dean Lamb (Archspire)

  • December 4, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm

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Drummer Sean Lang Posts Teaser Video For New Project 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/

     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 Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band Seven Year Storm, which showcases Lang’s unique sound, music arrangements written entirely by him plus added support of guitar-wizard and good friend 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.

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

“I’ve been hard at work on my first release,  Aion I. Here is a little taste of what is to come! This wouldn’t be possible without the excellent musicians involved, as well as my amazing Indiegogo contributors who helped bring this project to life!” comments Lang.

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

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0 NEWS: LAUGH AT THE FAKES Playing 6th Annual Wreck The Halls Bash + Post Lyric Video ‘Death Awaits’ From New Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’

  • December 2, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Laugh At The Fakes

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LAUGH AT THE FAKES Playing 6th Annual Wreck The Halls Bash + Post Lyric Video ‘Death Awaits’ From New Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’

Laugh At The Fakes @ Bovine Sex Club – December 13th w/ Waxmen, Stuck On Planet Earth, Run With The Kittens

Lyric Video -Death Awaits – http://youtu.be/c3xkpXXXR88

Dethrone The Crown – Album Stream – http://laughatthefakes.bandcamp.com/album/dethrone-the-crown 

    Laugh At The Fakes are proud to announce they have been invited to perform at the WAXMEN’s 6th annual Wreck The Halls Bash at Bovine Sex Club on Saturday, December 13th in Toronto, ON where they will performing with the Waxmen, Stuck On Planet Earth and Run With The Kittens. For tickets and show details, please visit the following link here.

“We are really looking forward to our first gig in Toronto since releasing “Dethrone The Crown.” With some of our fans being more familiar with the new songs, it makes it more exciting to play them live and to see people singing along, I guess we can’t fuck them up anymore.” comments vocalist / guitarist Everett Mason.

In additional news, LATF has posted a new lyric video for their track ‘Death Awaits’from their new album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ released last month on November 14th. To view the video, please visit the following link here.

As unique and identifiable as their sound, Laugh At The Fakes challenges the trends of today’s rock and metal scene. Since their inception in 2010, the Toronto, ON band has combined elements of metal, hard rock, and prog to create an unmistakable sound. Their album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ was produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theater, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickinson, Bif Naked) to follow up their 2011 six song EP ‘One Night Only’.

To listen to the full album stream of ‘Dethrone The Crown’, please visit the band’s bandcamp here. The album can also be purchased on iTunes here.

Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

  1. Not Like Me (6:27)
  2. Death Awaits(4:52)
  3. Cut To The Chase (3:36)
  4. Killing Time (6:14)
  5. Fighting Dirty (5:38)
  6. Got No Regrets(4:03)
  7. Harmonica Playing Man (6:15)
  8. And I (6:56)
  9. Dethrone The Crown (5:14)

Album Length: 49:14

Lyric Video – Killing Time – http://youtu.be/arQgxHBCYg0

For more info, please visit the following link:

http://www.laughatthefakes.com/

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“From the very first riff of the opening track, Not Like Me, you can enjoy their traditional Hard Rock with a huge Heavy Metal influence, something like a mix of Led Zeppelin and Alice In Chains, which is reinforced by the 70’s/80’s Rock N’ Roll vocals by singer/guitarist Everett Mason. It’s a nice song for headbanging, with the final part of it being totally awesome, especially the guitar solo and the accelerated drums.” The Headbanging Moose

 

“This is metal in its purest and untouched glory. Everett Mason (guitar, vocals), Galen Weir (bass), Kevin Daliri (guitar) and Chris Avalos (drums) are already masters of their craft…mind-blowing, from the shear awesomeness of the first track: “Not Like Me”, to the last seconds of the title track “Dethrone the Crown”. It is like having sex on a bed of marshmallows while being licked by kittens. It makes me happy, and I cannot stand to be happy! They are kicking asses and have taken names, I’d even venture so far to say that they have beaten Metallica at their own game. And all the rock Gods of whom the foundation of metal was built better watch out…“Killing Time” is instantly infectious, “Fighting Dirty” has shades of proggy groove, “Harmonica Playing Man” has a beautiful eloquence, and “Dethrone the Crown”, with its sharp-edged brutality, could be King Joffrey’s anthem (Well…, before he was poisoned). Side note: I have been lucky enough to receive the lyrics to these songs, and they are poetic perfection…Dethrone the Crown is thrashy, melodic, and addictive with inspired vocals and crisp riffs. Laugh at the Fakes understand how to craft catchy songs without sacrificing heaviness.” – Metalholic

 

“Adroitly blending prog-metal, thrash and melodic hard rock these lads from Canada have created a release that deserves to be heard from start to finish. The album’s opening four tracks make for a perfect introduction to what LOTF are about, encapsulating all of their influences in finely crafted songs that belie that band members’ relative youth.” Metal Nation Radio

 

“Everett Mason has a fantastically melodic voice, and plays a mean riff too, Galen Weir’s bass playing deserves mention too, very much in the Jason Newsted/Steve Harris vein, which is as it should be. There is also a pleasing thrash metal influence, which is appropriate, as the thrash movement got a lot of inspiration from the NWOBHM (Venom, Diamond Head, Tank and more). Overall, Laugh At The Fakes have got great songs, great chops, and a great sound of their own, superb production too. Awesome, and they deserve to be heard! Loudly!” – Hellbound“Right away Laugh At The Fakes hits you right in the face with their brand of Heavy Metal. Showing no mercy when it comes to over dubs they lay it all out on the line and even prove this theory when you see them play live. If you think this album is killer and you may question the killer riffs, then you have to see these guys live to prove your theories wrong. I have seen Everett a few times live now and I’m telling you right now that what you hear is what you get live.” Kingston Music Reviews

“One thing I like about Laugh at the Fakes is their ability to build intelligent thrash metal parts into their songs, for example the whole second half of Death Awaits which would make Death Angel envious… In other words, the Toronto band knows their metal history very well, and is convincingly able to balance it with a heavy dose of rock. There are other subtle influences injected here and there, for example the prog elements on the brilliant “Fighthing Dirty”, one of my highlights on the album; and the band is able to top this with remarkable catchiness, for example the lead guitar section and chorus in “Got No Regrets”. Produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theatre, Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple), Dethrone the Crown has a massive profesionnal production that pushes barriers and suggests that LATF has the foundations to play arenas and other big venues. This is serious stuff to chew on.” – Metal Made In Canada

 

“you will find rich melodies combined with the rich metal sound that will take you back to your head banging days….Some of the most noticeable metal sounding tracks on the whole album where you might just catch yourself head banging- are that of “Death Awaits” and  “Fighting Dirty.” Alongside these tracks, the title track of “Dethrone the Crown” throws catchy rifts, along with showcasing the skills of drummer Christopher Avalos, continuing to draw you into the album from start to finish…Dethrone the Crown is no laughing matter. This album offers something for everyone that enjoys rock music including the older generations who feel that the music from the childhood is no longer existent. Get out there and see what they are about.” – The Front Row Report

 

“I like this band because I never know quite what to expect…Particularly interesting are the slightly high-pitched and melodic vocals. There’s almost a Triumph-like vibe at work here (remember Triumph?).I think that fans of classic metal played with a contemporary twist will enjoy this one.The title track—”Dethrone the Crown”—is well worth a listen. “Killing Time” is also very strong.” Sea of Tranquility

 

“Take the Scorpions’ voice and put it to a heavier Alice in Chains sound and shake it vigorously. What comes out are the sounds of Laugh at the Fakes. Listening to this band is like listening to all the colours of the seasons; sitting and hearing the different tones and changes pulls me into the song as it sits beside me and revolves around my brain. These Toronto guys show us that the new generation of metal is no joke.” – Horror Metal Sounds

 

“It’s a delightfully refreshing sound moving between the old Audrey Horne, a bit of Mastodon and moderated 

Megadeth. Danko Jones shimmers through here and there and the lightly flair of NWOBHM hovers above all but 

apart from that the guys are doing their own sound. Fucking awesome guitars work magic rocking riffs beeing sometimes hardly shredding somtimes light-footed. But above all the whole thing sounds smart and considered on their independence. That is why Laugh At The Fakes is in contrast to the majority of bands in this days and age. Everything sounds solid and isn’t produced to be on the safe side. The vocalist also knows what he is doing and creates awesome hooks with his pipes.

Conclusion: One should keep an eye on this combo. I wish them success and I hope we will listen to more music of Laugh At The Fakes in future because they could set the world on fire. Next time they get the fully 10 but for know we should beware of praising them too high, hahaha!” – Metal Only

 

“The first thing that comes to mind when listening to this album for me is, ironically, head banging, because that’s what I was doing as I listened to it. The entire album keeps up the ante and definitely doesn’t get boring. My favourite songs from the album are “Death Awaits”, “Fighting Dirty” and “Harmonica Playing Man”. They all are very strong in every aspect; vocals, lyrics, bass, drums, guitar… basically all of it works together really well. For people who are into the classic rock bands and still love today’s metal will really enjoy this album. It is perfect fit to any playlist for people who are fans of either of these genres.” – Canadian Beats

 

“It’s like they are a hard rock band that likes to explore their thrashy-side too. I love it because I enjoy the catchy melodic vocals but at the same time I can bang my head pretty seriously too. You don’t hear albums like this one very often, if at all. I can’t really think of anything that comes close to being like this album as a whole. ”- Rock Music Critic

 

“I’ll admit, I laughed at the band name when I first heard it, but these guys are no joke.” – Gruesomeviews.com

 

“Laugh At The Fakes debut EP One Night Only proves that Melodic Vocals still can reign supreme in Metal albums.” – Kingston Music Reviews

 

“The first attraction to hit the stage was Rock/Metal band LAUGH AT THE FAKES, from Toronto, Ontario. Those guys play a nice mix of Rock N’ Roll, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, very old school but with a more polished sounding, and they surely entertained everyone already at Hard Rock Café before 9pm.” – The Headbanging Moose (concert review Indie Week 2014)

 

0 NEWS: CONQUER Offer Free Download ‘Hell’s First Born’ From Upcoming EP ‘A Worms Demise’, Due Out Dec. 2nd

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Conquer

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RIYL (Recommended If You Like) – Behemoth, Hate Eternal,  Cannibal Corpse, Dimmu Borgir, Origin, Abysmal Dawn, Death, Autopsy, Immortal, Carcass, Celtic Frost, Inquisition, Adversarial

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CONQUER Offer Free Download ‘Hell’s First Born’ From Upcoming EP ‘A Worms Demise’, Due Out Dec. 2nd

Unleashing their self-produced debut EP ‘A Worms Demise’ on December 2nd, Canadian blackened death metal band CONQUER are offering fans a second FREE download of the release with their track ‘Hell’s First Born’ at the following link here. 

“‘Hell’s First Born’ is one of my favorite songs to play. It represents the constant duality between good and evil. It’s from the point of view of Archdemon who is born from darkness and sees the ideals of Heaven as unjust and feels as though the fallen angels have been given a raw deal. Musically it will appeal to fans of bands like Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse and Black Witchery.” comments vocalist Devlin Anderson.

The Oshawa, ON based band was originally created by vocalist Devlin Anderson as a one man black metal project, which has now grown to a full onslaught of blackened death with an influence of thrash featuring drummer Simon Oukhine, Ryan White on crushing guitar in the vein of classic Celtic Frost influence along with ex-Left Hand Creation bassist Rob Holden and his extreme groove.

1. A Worms Demise (5:23)

2. Hell’s First Born (4:59)

3.  God Is The Destroyer (5:43)

EP Length: 16:06

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

http://www.facebook.com/Conquerblackeneddeath

http://www.twitter.com/conquermetal

http://instagram.com/conquer_metal

http://conquermetal.bandcamp.com

EP Line Up:

Devlin Anderson: Vocals, Guitars

Ryan White: Guitars, Leads, Bass

Simon Oukhine: Drums

 

EP + Live Line Up:

Devlin Anderson: Vocals/Guitar

Ryan White: Lead Guitar

Rob Holden: Bass

Simon Oukhine: Drums

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0 NEWS: LAUGH AT THE FAKES Post Lyric Video ‘Death Awaits’; New Album Out ‘Dethrone The Crown’

  • November 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Laugh At The Fakes

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LAUGH AT THE FAKES Post Lyric Video ‘Death Awaits’; New Album Out ‘Dethrone The Crown’

Lyric Video -Death Awaits – http://youtu.be/c3xkpXXXR88

Dethrone The Crown – Album Stream – http://laughatthefakes.bandcamp.com/album/dethrone-the-crown 

    Laugh At The Fakes has posted a new lyric video for their track ‘Death Awaits’ from their new album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ released earlier this month on November 14th. To view the video, please visit the following link here.

As unique and identifiable as their sound, Laugh At The Fakes challenges the trends of today’s rock and metal scene. Since their inception in 2010, the Toronto, ON band has combined elements of metal, hard rock, and prog to create an unmistakable sound. Their album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ was produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theater, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickinson, Bif Naked) to follow up their 2011 six song EP ‘One Night Only’.

To listen to the full album stream of ‘Dethrone The Crown’, please visit the band’s bandcamp here. The album can also be purchased on iTunes here.

Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

  1. Not Like Me (6:27)
  2. Death Awaits(4:52)
  3. Cut To The Chase (3:36)
  4. Killing Time (6:14)
  5. Fighting Dirty (5:38)
  6. Got No Regrets(4:03)
  7. Harmonica Playing Man (6:15)
  8. And I (6:56)
  9. Dethrone The Crown (5:14)

Album Length: 49:14

Lyric Video – Killing Time – http://youtu.be/arQgxHBCYg0

For more info, please visit the following link:

http://www.laughatthefakes.com/

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“From the very first riff of the opening track, Not Like Me, you can enjoy their traditional Hard Rock with a huge Heavy Metal influence, something like a mix of Led Zeppelin and Alice In Chains, which is reinforced by the 70’s/80’s Rock N’ Roll vocals by singer/guitarist Everett Mason. It’s a nice song for headbanging, with the final part of it being totally awesome, especially the guitar solo and the accelerated drums.” The Headbanging Moose

 

“This is metal in its purest and untouched glory. Everett Mason (guitar, vocals), Galen Weir (bass), Kevin Daliri (guitar) and Chris Avalos (drums) are already masters of their craft…mind-blowing, from the shear awesomeness of the first track: “Not Like Me”, to the last seconds of the title track “Dethrone the Crown”. It is like having sex on a bed of marshmallows while being licked by kittens. It makes me happy, and I cannot stand to be happy! They are kicking asses and have taken names, I’d even venture so far to say that they have beaten Metallica at their own game. And all the rock Gods of whom the foundation of metal was built better watch out…“Killing Time” is instantly infectious, “Fighting Dirty” has shades of proggy groove, “Harmonica Playing Man” has a beautiful eloquence, and “Dethrone the Crown”, with its sharp-edged brutality, could be King Joffrey’s anthem (Well…, before he was poisoned). Side note: I have been lucky enough to receive the lyrics to these songs, and they are poetic perfection…Dethrone the Crown is thrashy, melodic, and addictive with inspired vocals and crisp riffs. Laugh at the Fakes understand how to craft catchy songs without sacrificing heaviness.” – Metalholic

 

“Adroitly blending prog-metal, thrash and melodic hard rock these lads from Canada have created a release that deserves to be heard from start to finish. The album’s opening four tracks make for a perfect introduction to what LOTF are about, encapsulating all of their influences in finely crafted songs that belie that band members’ relative youth.” Metal Nation Radio

 

“Everett Mason has a fantastically melodic voice, and plays a mean riff too, Galen Weir’s bass playing deserves mention too, very much in the Jason Newsted/Steve Harris vein, which is as it should be. There is also a pleasing thrash metal influence, which is appropriate, as the thrash movement got a lot of inspiration from the NWOBHM (Venom, Diamond Head, Tank and more). Overall, Laugh At The Fakes have got great songs, great chops, and a great sound of their own, superb production too. Awesome, and they deserve to be heard! Loudly!” – Hellbound“Right away Laugh At The Fakes hits you right in the face with their brand of Heavy Metal. Showing no mercy when it comes to over dubs they lay it all out on the line and even prove this theory when you see them play live. If you think this album is killer and you may question the killer riffs, then you have to see these guys live to prove your theories wrong. I have seen Everett a few times live now and I’m telling you right now that what you hear is what you get live.” Kingston Music Reviews

 

 

“One thing I like about Laugh at the Fakes is their ability to build intelligent thrash metal parts into their songs, for example the whole second half of Death Awaits which would make Death Angel envious… In other words, the Toronto band knows their metal history very well, and is convincingly able to balance it with a heavy dose of rock. There are other subtle influences injected here and there, for example the prog elements on the brilliant “Fighthing Dirty”, one of my highlights on the album; and the band is able to top this with remarkable catchiness, for example the lead guitar section and chorus in “Got No Regrets”. Produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theatre, Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple), Dethrone the Crown has a massive profesionnal production that pushes barriers and suggests that LATF has the foundations to play arenas and other big venues. This is serious stuff to chew on.” – Metal Made In Canada

 

“you will find rich melodies combined with the rich metal sound that will take you back to your head banging days….Some of the most noticeable metal sounding tracks on the whole album where you might just catch yourself head banging- are that of “Death Awaits” and  “Fighting Dirty.” Alongside these tracks, the title track of “Dethrone the Crown” throws catchy rifts, along with showcasing the skills of drummer Christopher Avalos, continuing to draw you into the album from start to finish…Dethrone the Crown is no laughing matter. This album offers something for everyone that enjoys rock music including the older generations who feel that the music from the childhood is no longer existent. Get out there and see what they are about.” – The Front Row Report

 

“I like this band because I never know quite what to expect…Particularly interesting are the slightly high-pitched and melodic vocals. There’s almost a Triumph-like vibe at work here (remember Triumph?).I think that fans of classic metal played with a contemporary twist will enjoy this one.The title track—”Dethrone the Crown”—is well worth a listen. “Killing Time” is also very strong.” Sea of Tranquility

 

“Take the Scorpions’ voice and put it to a heavier Alice in Chains sound and shake it vigorously. What comes out are the sounds of Laugh at the Fakes. Listening to this band is like listening to all the colours of the seasons; sitting and hearing the different tones and changes pulls me into the song as it sits beside me and revolves around my brain. These Toronto guys show us that the new generation of metal is no joke.” – Horror Metal Sounds

 

“It’s a delightfully refreshing sound moving between the old Audrey Horne, a bit of Mastodon and moderated 

Megadeth. Danko Jones shimmers through here and there and the lightly flair of NWOBHM hovers above all but 

apart from that the guys are doing their own sound. Fucking awesome guitars work magic rocking riffs beeing sometimes hardly shredding somtimes light-footed. But above all the whole thing sounds smart and considered on their independence. That is why Laugh At The Fakes is in contrast to the majority of bands in this days and age. Everything sounds solid and isn’t produced to be on the safe side. The vocalist also knows what he is doing and creates awesome hooks with his pipes.

Conclusion: One should keep an eye on this combo. I wish them success and I hope we will listen to more music of Laugh At The Fakes in future because they could set the world on fire. Next time they get the fully 10 but for know we should beware of praising them too high, hahaha!” – Metal Only

 

“The first thing that comes to mind when listening to this album for me is, ironically, head banging, because that’s what I was doing as I listened to it. The entire album keeps up the ante and definitely doesn’t get boring. My favourite songs from the album are “Death Awaits”, “Fighting Dirty” and “Harmonica Playing Man”. They all are very strong in every aspect; vocals, lyrics, bass, drums, guitar… basically all of it works together really well. For people who are into the classic rock bands and still love today’s metal will really enjoy this album. It is perfect fit to any playlist for people who are fans of either of these genres.” – Canadian Beats

 

“It’s like they are a hard rock band that likes to explore their thrashy-side too. I love it because I enjoy the catchy melodic vocals but at the same time I can bang my head pretty seriously too. You don’t hear albums like this one very often, if at all. I can’t really think of anything that comes close to being like this album as a whole. ”- Rock Music Critic

 

“I’ll admit, I laughed at the band name when I first heard it, but these guys are no joke.” – Gruesomeviews.com

 

“Laugh At The Fakes debut EP One Night Only proves that Melodic Vocals still can reign supreme in Metal albums.” – Kingston Music Reviews

 

“The first attraction to hit the stage was Rock/Metal band LAUGH AT THE FAKES, from Toronto, Ontario. Those guys play a nice mix of Rock N’ Roll, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, very old school but with a more polished sounding, and they surely entertained everyone already at Hard Rock Café before 9pm.” – The Headbanging Moose (concert review Indie Week 2014)

 

0 NEWS: ARBITRATOR Post New Track ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ Featuring Drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted)

  • November 21, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Arbitrator

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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Montreal, QC – November 21, 2014

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

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ARBITRATOR Post New Track ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ Featuring Drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted)

Robert Kukla  – Photo Credit Paul Keely

      ARBITRATOR is a project that began in late 2010 as the brainchild of Robert Kukla and officially debut in 2011 with the EP ‘The Consummate Ascendancy’ with former drummer Corey Chernesky. Now, determined to release a full-length to top “TCA“, Kukla on rhythm guitar, bass and vocals has wrote the band’s first album with a whole new arsenal of musicians that includes drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted), Myles Malloy on lead guitar and Connor ORT Linning for programming. The planned 2015 release will be entitled ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ and was produced bySacha Laskow (ex-Divinity, Every Hour Kills), mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy) along with album artwork done by Colin Marks (Exodus, Scar Symmetry, Jeff Loomis).

The first track ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ from the forthcoming 2015 album is now streaming at the following link below.

“‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ is quite possibly one of my favourite tracks off of the new album. Dark, ‘Resident Evil’ style passages compliment sections of blistering blast beats performed by the skins-king himself, Dirk Verbeuren. It is a track that is as dynamic as it is brutal, and certainly not for those that shy away from the radical nature of the progressive genre.“ comments Kukla.

Song Stream – ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ – https://arbitratorofficial.bandcamp.com/track/for-that-which-may-appease-lions-single 

EP Stream – The Consummate Ascendancy (2011) –  https://soundcloud.com/arbitratorband/sets/the-consummate-ascendancy 

In addition, Toontrack.com has released on their youtube channel a drum playthrough video featuring drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted) performing ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’.

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

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)

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