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0 NEWS: Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Announces Ontario / Quebec Tour Dates

  • January 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Milo McMahon

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 28, 2015

EP/ ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

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Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Announces Ontario / Quebec Tour Dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EP Length: 8:49

Show Dates

Mar 4 – Kingston, ON – Musiikki Cafe

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

Mar 6 – Guelph, ON – Senti Lodge

Mar 7 – Hamilton, ON – Homegrown Hamilton

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

Mar 10 – Simcoe, ON – Simcoe Little Theatre

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

Mar 13 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse

Mar 14 – Wakefield, QC – Kaffe

Mar 15 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Room

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

May 2015 (Date TBA) – Toronto , ON – Canadian Music Week

For more info, please visit these following links:

http://www.milomcmahon.com

http://www.facebook.com/milomcmahon

http://www.twitter.com/milomcmahon

http://www.youtube.com/milomcmahonmusic

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

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

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

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

0 NEWS: 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: Out Now! KOLONY Unleash Debut Album ‘Sledge’ + Post Video ‘The Making of Sledge’

  • November 14, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Kolony

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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

# 514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

 

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 14, 2014

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

(R.I.Y.L. = Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Black Tide, Bullet For My Valentine, Megadeth, Metallica)

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Out Now! KOLONY Unleash Debut Album ‘Sledge’ + Post Video ‘The Making of Sledge’

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

     Best described as crafting melodic rock metal, Montreal, QC’s 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 they are proud to unleash to the masses today, November 14, 2014.  

“Here we are, finally after almost 2 years of hard work, we are thrilled to share with you our latest record Sledge! We have had many good moments while recording this album and yet many more are to come. So turn up the volume knob and let’s celebrate rock/metal together! To our fans, thank you very much because without you, all of this would not be possible. Rock on!!” comments vocalist / guitarist Reno Benoit.

The album is now streaming and available for purchase at the band’s bandcamp here.

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

The band has also posted a behind the scene’s video on the making of ‘Sledge’, where they discuss how the album came to be over the past two years. The video can viewed at the following link here.

Kolony Sledge Front Artwork

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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“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

“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

0 NEWS: Montreal Gets New Metal Music Store Opening ‘La Bête Noire Emporium’

  • November 7, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

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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

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

 

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 7, 2014

NEWS: Montreal Gets New Metal Music Store Opening ‘La Bête Noire Emporium’

There’s been a void in the city of Montreal’s music store market, especially for great quality metal music and merch. Observing that void and noticing the demand for the genre, especially in the Canadian Metal Capital that has birthed so many internationally acclaimed bands. La Bête Noire Emporium is proud to announce their grand opening on December 1st to Montreal metalheads and beyond with their physical store located at 6262 Plaza St. Hubert and online platform launching November 14th http://www.labetenoire.ca/ that will be selling both independent and major metal music on vinyl, CD, cassette plus merchandise, instrument accessories and much more!

La Bête Noire Emporium grand opening party will be Friday, November 14th at Katacombes with Your Last Wish, Bastards of Bodom (Montreal Children of Bodom tribute band), Sherkan Bakhra plus giveaways and many more surprises. In addition, there will be info booths from local metal community industry ranging from management, concert promoters, promotions, recording studios, instrument companies and more.

“I welcome you all to check out La Bête Noire Emporium De Musique, newly located at 6262 Plaza St. Hubert Montreal as of December 1st. 

Join us on November 14th at Katacombes for the official launch of the shop. Featuring great local bands Your Last Wish, Bastards of Bodom, COB Tribute and Sherkhan Bakhra, as well as prizes and other contributors that help bring this scene together.  

My goal with this shop is to have a home base for this wonderful scene and to be a staple that will help it grow. I am planting the seed and I hope to see it flourish alongside the musicians and music lovers for many years to come.  La Bête Noire is Montreal’s community music store \m/.” comments La Bête Noire Emporium De Musique owner Krystal Koffin.

https://www.facebook.com/events/574208139351510/

Spectacle de lancement de la boutique La Bête Noire Emporium de musique à Montréal! Le magasin de musique communautaire underground à Montréal! Visitez notre page facebook pour plus de détails. Le site web sera en ligne bientôt!

La Bête Noire Emporium
www.labetenoire.ca
6262 Plaza St. Hubert, Montreal, QC

Joignez vous à nous pour une soirée de débauche et supporter la scène métal de Montréal \m/

Marchandise diverses sur place, prix à gagner et bien plus!

Plus de détails à venir.

COOP KATACOMBES
Porte: 8:00pm Show: 9:00pm
Billets: 8$ Porte: 10$
Les billets seront en vente à La Bête Noire Emporium et auprès des bands.

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This show is to support the new Music Store La Bête Noire Emporium De Musique in Montéal!

Montréal’s Underground Community Music Store! Here to serve all your underground music needs. Check out the facebook page for more info. The website will be up very shortly.

La Bête Noire Emporium
www.labetenoire.ca
6262 Plaza St. Hubert, Montreal, QC

Join us for a night of debauchery to support the Montréal Metal Scene \m/

There will be an array of entertainment, interesting oddities, give aways and much more!!

More details will be added.

COOP KATACOMBES
Doors: 8:00pm Show: 9:00pm
Tickets: 8$ Door: 10$
Tickets will be for sale at La Bête Noire Emporium & by the bands.

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Bands:

Your Last Wish ~ Montréal

Bastards of Bodom – Montreal’s COB Tribute

Sherkhan Bakhra ~ Montréal

Communauté de musique underground de Montréal:

Tout média, organisation de promo ou artiste de toute sorte souhaitant contribuer peuvent contacter Krystal Koffin (krystalkoffin@gmail.com)

If any media, promoting organization or artist of any kind wants to be a part of this community event please contact me at krystalkoffin@gmail.com.

Cité 2000
Koffin Productions Media
Dungeon Works Productions
Ondes Chocs
Québec-Métal
Asher Media Relations
Silver Wings Studios
Absolute Underground TV
Lex Guitares
Right Hook Microphones

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0 KARKAOS Announce First Montreal Show w/ New Vocalist Viky Boyer + Streaming Re-Recorded Track ‘Leap of Faith’

  • November 6, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Karkaos

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 6, 2014

ALBUM PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL =  Epica, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth, Children Of Bodom, Iced Earth

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KARKAOS Announce First Montreal Show w/ New Vocalist Viky Boyer + Streaming Re-Recorded Track ‘Leap of Faith’

Extreme melodic metal band Karkaos will be performing their first show withnew vocalist Viki Boyer on November 28th in Montreal, QC at Petit Cafe Campus alongside Märchenbilder, Instanzia and At Dawn’s Edge. Tickets and show info can be found at the following link here.

Boyer joins Karkaos after the band parted ways with former vocalist Veronica O. Rodriquez whom they released 2014’s ‘Empire and 2011’s ‘In Burning Skies’ with. Now returning to the Montreal metal scene, KARKAOS is sharing with fans a taste of what to expect at their Montreal show with their re-recorded track ‘Leap of Faith’ with Boyer, which is off their latest album ‘Empire’.

Leap of Faith featuring new vocalist Viky Boyer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FrwfrH6brI 

  1. Ode to La Resistance (1:26)
  2. Leap of Faith (4:17)
  3. Depths of Madness (4:40)
  4. The Condemned (4:32)
  5. Echoes of Perpetuity (3:55)
  6. Blood, Sweat and Tears (4:36)
  7. Dusk (1:01)
  8. Fallen Empire (3:18)
  9. Awaiting The Clock’s Last Turn (5:30)
  10. Eden (8:16)

Album Length: 41:38

About:

Founded in 2009, Karkaos has evolved into one of the most reputable and celebrated metal acts hailing from Montreal, QC. Melodic yet heavy, this female-fronted band succeeds in targeting an immensely wide audience thus establishing a vast following within just a few short years. With Veronica O. Rodriguez as their former charismatic singer and front woman, the band released their first E.P. entitled “In Burning Skies” in 2011 closely followed by a professionally shot music video and a live appearance on Montreal’s prestigious music television station “Musique Plus”.

Following a great reception and positive reviews, the band was invited to participate in local competitions and perform with international acts such as Into Eternity, Enslaved, UneXpect and Unleash the Archers. Growing exponentially, the band enlists new veteran members of the local music scene before returning to the studio to record their debut full-length album called “Empire”. With a new solid line-up, the band released the music video for “Depths of Madness” in December 2013 and their debut album in March 2014 to critical acclaim.

Forever evolving, Karkaos parted ways with their dedicated singer Veronica, moving into a more focused and professional direction by recruiting Viky Boyer, a young talented extreme vocalist and musician. With Viky at the helm, Karkaos is ready to embark on new ventures, always pushing forward the boundaries of extreme melodic metal.

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“I would recommend this album to every Melodic Death fan and fans of war and kingdom themed albums.”  9/10   Metal Temple

“Empire is a diverse, energetic listen that I would recommend to just about anyone that enjoys metal music.”  9/10 Epic Music Review

“«Empire» est un album qui m’a particulièrement plu et étonné. Autant par sa qualité sonore que par la complexité des pièces et des arrangements musicaux.”  8.5/10 Daily Rock

“Plus d’une fois les poils sur ma nuque se sont dressés lors de mes nombreuses écoutes de leur excellent album”  8.5/10   – Ondes Chocs

“Ce mélange de death, assez technique soutenu par une orchestration sans faille. La production est nickel et la qualité des musiciens est exemplaire.”  9/10   – Muzik Injection

“One of the most surprising breakout releases of the year, “In Burning Skies” is a powerhouse of a release from the new Canadian act Karkaos that goes on a whirlwind tour of all things metal.” 4/5 – Metal Underground

“In Burning Skies » est un coup de maître, un de ceux qui vous redonnent foi en un genre affaibli.”- Metal Ship

“The Tempest”, is simply a brilliant song that showcases the full potential of the band” – Blackwind Metal

“Karkaos a réussi à rallumer chez moi quelque chose que j’avais cru mort lorsque j’ai vu In Flames se convertir en Screamo/Emo/Dubstep.” – Musik Universe

“…d’une qualité irréprochable ainsi qu’incroyablement diversifiée.” – Musique d’une Nation

0 NEWS: KOLONY Offer ‘Sledge That Shit’ FREE Download From Upcoming Debut Album ‘Sledge’ Due Out Nov 14th

  • November 5, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Kolony

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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

# 514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

 

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 5, 2014

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

(R.I.Y.L. = Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Black Tide, Bullet For My Valentine, Megadeth, Metallica)

KolonyMusic.com | Facebook | Reverbnation | Youtube |  iTunes

Pre-Order Link: Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo | Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics

KOLONY Offer ‘Sledge That Shit’ FREE Download From Upcoming Debut Album ‘Sledge’ Due Out Nov 14th

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

     Best described as crafting melodic rock metal, Montreal, QC’s 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 will be due out on November 14, 2014.  Leading up to its release,KOLONY is proud to share with fans a second FREE download off the album for their track ‘Sledge That Shit’ at the following link below.

FREE Download – Sledge That Shit – https://kolony.bandcamp.com/track/sledge-that-shit 

Sledge – Album Pre-Order – http://kolony.bandcamp.com/ 

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

FREE Download – Echoes – http://kolony.bandcamp.com/track/echoes 

Kolony Sledge Front Artwork

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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“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

“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

0 NEWS: Thrashers MUTANK Playing Inferno Fest 2 + Halloween Show Dates (Montreal, Quebec City)

  • September 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · MUTANK

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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

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 22, 2014

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

R.I.Y.L. – D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Megadeth, Metallica, Faith No More, Motorhead, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus

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 Download Album Lyrics – Mutank – M.E.C.H. Metal – 2014 | Download Album Cover

NEWS: Thrashers MUTANK Playing Inferno Fest 2 + Halloween Show Dates (Montreal, Quebec City)

Press Photo – L to R:  Liam Hinchey- Lead Guitar | Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar | Ahmed Saad – Drums | Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu

      Coming off this past weekend’s Montreal show with legendary punk band Dayglo Abortions and their first show since returning from Wacken Open Air, thrashers and Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions MUTANK announce additional show dates in Montreal and Quebec City that includes Inferno Fest 2, Hello-Ween Fest 5 and a music video release party for their track ‘Corporate Child’, which is off their latest album ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’ released in early 2014 that is available as a pay what you want download on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ plus audio cassette.


Show Dates:

October 18 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – INFERNO FEST 2 w/ Entropy, Black Absinthe, Canceric, Joe Thrasher, Chemical Way, Powered By Death

October 31 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – Celtic Society Presents: Heavy Metal Halloween/Mutank Video release party w/ Sleazy Way Out, Venomenon, Leather Up Your Ass (80’s heavy metal tribute band feat. members of Ex Deo, Ashes of Eden, Mürtenscythe, Dungeon Works Productions, and MUTANK)

November 1 – Quebec City – Salle Unisson – Hell-oween Fest 5 w/ Leather Up Your Ass (80’s heavy metal tribute band feat. members of Ex Deo, Ashes of Eden, Mürtenscythe, Dungeon Works Productions, and MUTANK), Ordoxe, Merdarahta (Current & ex-members of Fuck The Facts), Deche-Charge, Smirking Revenge

Live Video – Running Reds (Wacken Open Air) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJaymA4JipU

Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjbkeCtUjs

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

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/

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

Album Stream – http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/album/m-e-c-h-metal

Track Listing: M.E.C.H. Metal

1. M.E.C.H Metal (2:04)
2. MUTANK (4:03)
3. Minions (3:49)
4. W.A.R. (1:57)
5. Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock (3:38)
6. No Spoils, No Mercy (2:48)
7. Corporate Child (2:35)
8. Thrashback In Time (4:02)

Total Time: 25:00

About:

Formed when three Newfoundlanders crossed paths in the Canadian heavy metal capital with Ahmed Saad who hails from the Middle East, the injection of music immediately began to flow through their veins and M.E.C.H. metal was soon born.

“It stands for Middle East Coast Heavy Metal; Our drummer being from the Middle East and the rest of the members being from the east coast of Canada,” explains Stephen Reynolds (bass, vocals). ‘Every single person in this band is a songwriter, so the songs come out with their own feel and develop naturally.’ continues Reynolds. ‘We don’t shackle ourselves to any kind of focused idea, which brings about a sort of honesty in the music not often found in metal.’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 Tour Alert: WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD Announce Summer Rumble Tour w/ Signifier (ON, QC, NS): New Music Video ‘Living In Security’; New EP Out Sept 2nd

  • July 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Where Giants Once Stood

 

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

RIYL =  Avenged Sevenfold, The Human Abstract, August Burns Red, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Miss May I

Tour Dates | Facebook  |  Twitter | Youtube | Soundcloud | iTunes

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Tour Alert: WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD Announce Summer Rumble Tour w/ Signifier (ON, QC, NS): New Music Video ‘Living In Security’; New EP Out Sept 2nd

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Jordan Turnbull – Lead Guitar/Back Up Vocals,  Reshaun Page – Lead Vocals ,  Scott Major – Rhythm Guitar/ Back  Up Vocals , Austin Hamilton- Drums  – Photo Credit – Logan Swinkels

     Toronto, ON’s metalcore quartet Where Giants Once Stood will be embarking on a two week Summer Rumble Tour of Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia with Signifier kicking off August 8th in Belleville, ON. The tour is in support of their upcoming sophomore EP ‘Live Above’ produced by Jon Howard of Threat Signal and due out on September 2nd to follow up last year’s debut EP ‘The Changing’. Their new video for their first single ‘Living In Security’ was recently unleashed (link below) and was directed by Logan Swinkels of Logan Lights Creative. The video is an anthem for taking control of your own destiny, and deconstructs small-town complacency to showcase the band’s most creatively ambitious material to date.

Video – Living In Security – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztYBohMvjY

where giants once stood - 'living in security' official music video

Tour Dates: Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/707286085974285/

08/08- Belleville, ON @ Belle Pub
08/12- Montreal, QC @ Le Belmont 
08/14- TBA
08/15- Fredericton, NB @ Elk’s Club
08/16- Saint. John, NB @ Chuckles
08/17- Halifax, NS @ Plan B
08/18- Halifax, NS @ House Show
08/19- Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Pub
08/21- Sherbrooke, QC @ Bar Le Magog
08/22- Oshawa, ON @ Atria
08/23- TBA

EP COVER - Where Giants Once Stood - Live Above 2014

Track Listing – Where Giants Once Stood – Live Above

1. Living in Security (4:27)

2. Illuminate (4:54)

3. The Damaged (4:08)

4. Myths Lies And Crimes (5:20)

EP Length: 18:51

About: 

Due for release September 2, 2014, Where Giants Once Stood’s new EP ‘Live Above’ is the natural successor to 2013’s The Changing EP, which tore onto the iTunes metal charts in July 2013 with a debut at no.2, earning critical praise, sponsorship from Ernie Ball and a place on SoundSHOCK’s “Best of 2013”. The four new tracks on this EP take Where Giants Once Stood’s signature sound of scorching guitar work, “assaultive underbeats” and“drill-sergeant vocals” to soaring new heights, thanks to incendiary production by Jon Howard of Threat Signal.

“Since we started up last year, we’ve grown so much as musicians, as songwriters and as performers”, reveals lead guitarist Jordan Turnbull. “We knew the sound of this new material had to be something special to reflect that, and Jon Howard’s production has really taken the Giants sound to the next level!”

While W.G.O.S. have been winning fans on home turf with their frenetic live shows that have seen them share the stage with bands such as Chelsea Grin and Born of Osiris, social media is equally important to the band’s ethos as they use their online presence to connect with metal fans across the globe. Their stellar YouTube channel featuring everything from interviews and lyric videos to exclusive cover songs and blistering instrumental playthroughs, while their Instagram and Twitter feeds provide to-the-minute studio and live updates. Guitarist Scott Major explains, “Whether it’s keeping up with us on tour through Twitter or rocking with us on YouTube, we want you to get the full Giants experience wherever you are!”

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/wheregiantsoncestood

http://www.twitter.com/WGOSofficial

http://www.youtube.com/WhereGiantsOnceStood

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/where-giants-once-stood/id648026358

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-where-giants-once-stood-live-above-2014/

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Where Giants Once Stood – Live Above (2014)

RIYL =  Avenged Sevenfold, The Human Abstract, August Burns Red, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Miss May I

Release Date: September 2, 2014

Distribution: Online = Tunecore,  iTunes

“This modern approach will certainly hold a lot of appeal to younger Metal fans, there are some good vocals from Reshaun Page, a mix of gutturals, screams and cleans and the balance between the two is about right, not too many cleans, which were a touch emotive for my personal tastes but nonetheless very well executed, the guy has a great voice and a phenomenal range. What did really appeal to me, personally, were the technical elements to the guitars from Jordan Turnbull, altogether the combination making a good debut release. ” – Metal Talk (Review of The Changing 2013)

 
“Ringing guitars flanked by an assaultive underbeat and drill sergeant vocals combine to create a winning album by a band not afraid of hard work.” – New Canadian Music (Review of The Changing 2013)
 
“Where Giants Once Stood is a veritable Canadian metal force. A group who have a fairly good handle on mixing cleans and growls this band is simply fun to listen too. Their crazed riffs help to inspire circle pit starting fury in my heart and make me want to headbang until I throw my back out. Meanwhile the crushing playing on songs like Heavens Tremble shows a touch of the classic hardcore attitude promising a face ripping good time. Their mix of furious riffs and super technical solos is not to be missed.” – Two Guys Metal Reviews (Review of The Changing 2013)

EP COVER - Where Giants Once Stood - Live Above 2014

[Download EP Cover]

Track Listing – Where Giants Once Stood – Live Above

1. Living in Security (4:27)

2. Illuminate (4:54)

3. The Damaged (4:08)

4. Myths Lies And Crimes (5:20)

EP Length: 18:51

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EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Where Giants Once Stood
• All songs written by: Where Giants Once Stood
• Produced by: Jon Howard from Threat Signal
• Mixed by: Jordan Valeriote
• Mastered by: Troy Glessner
Shared Stage w/
Chelsea Grin (Artery Recordings)
Veil of Maya (Sumerian Records)
Iwrestledabearonce (Century Media)
Beartooth (Red Bull Records)
Tours:
2013 – Where’s Your Head At Tour (ON, QC,)
2013 – The Changing Eastern Canadian Tour (ON, QC, NB, NS)
 
Discography
2014- Live Above
2013 – The Changing
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