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0 HOLLOW Announce Forthcoming Album ‘Mordrake’ Out May 30th; New Music Video ‘Landscape’
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HOLLOW Announce Forthcoming Album ‘Mordrake’ Out May 30th; New Music Video ‘Landscape’
L-R – Blake “Blaac” Lemieux (Drums)| Eddy “Snow” Levitsky (Bass)| Jeff “Mott” Macdermott (Vocals) |on table Dave “Cadaver” Gagné (Guitar)
Conquering audiences across Québec and Ontario with their unique look and high-energy stage performances since their inception in 2009, Montreal, QC based melodic death metal band Hollow are proud to announce the official release of their debut full length ‘Mordrake’ set to be unleashed on May 30th. Produced at Uplift Studios by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope) and co-produced by Dan Lauzon (Entropy) and Hollow, the debut is the follow up to the band’s 2010 EP ‘Cynoptic Eschaton’ and features a unique analogue approach towards extreme metal. Recorded without the use of any triggers, midi or copy/paste editing, the album showcases live off the floor performances that bring a breath of fresh air into an over-compressed and digital world of today’s recordings.
Vocalist Mott comments:
“An offering of symphonic black metal, with origins and inspirations planted firmly in death and thrash, we are proud to release “Mordrake”, the fruit of our passion, dedication and hard work we were challenged with over the last year. Using an old school approach towards modern extreme metal to give the record a more straight to the point, early nineties vibe from today’s digital era, we feel the album is direct, fast, heavy and powerful with a melodic background, merging influences and keeping the audience attentive and entertained. Simply put, there is something on “Mordrake” for every music aficionado out there. “
Hollow has shared three tracks online with fans from the release, which can be heard at the following links below.
Landscape (Music Video) – http://youtu.be/-s7DCmwXkI8
![hollow - landscape [official music video]](https://ssl.fbridgecdn.net/users_files/43/57443/videos/video_medium_hollow_-_landscape_official_music_video.jpg?1398304554)
Iscariot (Lyric Video) – http://youtu.be/MPajBXzmDgc
Hate (Song Stream) – http://youtu.be/B_GFh5woSAM
“Clad in black and painted in ghostly, skeletal white and gray, Montreal’s Hollow is one of North America’s most deceptively original and subversive underground metal acts today. Exploiting the surface aesthetics of black metal, the band surprises with an abundance of musical diversity and depth.” – Metal Underground
“A primer on how extreme metal ought to sound: adventurous, expansive, daring, and heroic.” – Metal Underground
“Hollow nous donne ici un album complet, très ambiancé, progressif, heavy et lourd mais à la fois mélodique et complexe. Pour un première album, Hollow a mis la barre haute, voire même très haute, que ça sois du côté des ambiances ou des cœurs éparpiller ici et là dans toute les pièces de l’album ou bien de tous les instruments réunis, on as le droit ici a des compositions de haute qualité.” – Quebec Metal
“Orchestration majestueuse. Un piano nous proposant une belle déferlante de notes. Riff heavy speed et voix alternant le death et le black comme si Fleshgod Apocalypse avait laissé une trace de souffre de son passage sur le nouveau continent. Break orchestral et solo de guitare très technique et rapide. Ca décoiffe !” – Muzik Injection
[Album Lyrics – Mordrake – 2014]
[Download Mordrake Album Cover]
Track Listing:
1.Lament Configuration
2. Cryptic Howling
3. A New Life
4. Landscape
5. Iscariot
6. Sunriser
7. Vlad
8. Anomie
9. Snow
10. Birth
11. Hate
12. Death
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hollow
• All songs written by: Hollow
• Produced by: Kevin Jardine, Dan Lauzon & Hollow
• Mixed by: Kevin Jardine
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine
HOLLOW ARE:
Snow – Bass
Cadaver – Guitar
Mott – Vocals
Blaac – Drums
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.hollowofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hollowcanada
https://twitter.com/hollowmontreal
http://hollowcanada.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-hollow-mordrake-2014/
Shared Stage with:
VOÏVOD, SUFFOCATION, SWORD, JUNGLE ROT, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, BLACKGUARD, THE AGONIST, BEYOND CREATION, MARDUK, 1349, TYR, ORPHANED LAND, KEEP OF KALESSIN, SUIDAKRA, PSYCROPTIC, ABORTED, PATHOLOGY, AUGURY, EINHERJER, CRIMSON SHADOWS, OPRHANED LAND
Festivals:
Heavy MTL
Trois Rivieres Metal Fest
Artist Endorsements:
NOMADES Bass Cabs (http://www.arsenalmusical.com/)
0 Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Post Live Video From Deathhouse; Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’
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Download Album Lyrics – Mutank – M.E.C.H. Metal – 2014 | Download Album Cover
Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Post Live Video From Deathhouse; Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’
L to R: Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar| Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass | Ahmed Saad – Drums (top)| Liam Hinchey- Lead Guitar (bottom) | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu
Thrash band MUTANK have posted live video from their last performance at Death House in Montreal, QC along with live jam video for fans at the following links below.
Live Video – Death House – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2okCeD9UdmY&feature=share&list=PLKhjabZyBUk1qPYioLrcgGF8q0T97gSEY
Jam Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rh5NDhCLcE
The band comments:
“WELCOME BACK TO THE TANK! It’s been a while, folks. MUTANK is back in full force after a short break and you can expect more of these lil vids to come. Something about ripping out your throat and playing it like a kazoo. MUTANK are writing new music every week and plan to have a second album soon, so fuck off and die then come back to life and type “mutank” into Google. … MUTANK THRASHED HARDER THAN ANY OTHER and DIED FOR YOUR SINS. Amen.”
In additional news, the thrashers will be performing the following show dates in support of their release ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’ unleashed this past February and available on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ as a pay what you want plus being available on audio cassette.
Show Dates:
April 26 – Ottawa, ON @ Lunetas Bistro w/ Thrashards, Whiskey Tax, Regret
May 1 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes (Wacken Metal Battle) w/ Warsenal, Chemical Way, Kruhl
Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjbkeCtUjs
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.’
“[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
“I personally think [M.E.C.H. Metal] could be contender for best album of the year!”- High Speed Hangover
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
Album info:
All songs performed by: MUTANK
Songs written by: MUTANK and Mike Molloy
Produced and Mixed and Mastered by: Olivier St. Pierre
Available on: Casette or digital download
Album + Live band line-up:
Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Liam Hinchey – Lead Guitar
Discography:
2014 – M.E.C.H. Metal – LP
2013 – Demo-Lition – EP
Shared stage with:
Lich King, Screamer, Fatality, Shotgun Cure, Trainwreck Architect, Warsenal, Chemical Way, Powered by Death, Kadraal, Venomenon
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
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mutank-m-e-c-h-metal-2014/
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0 Ondes Chocs Post JamSpace Series w/ TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT; Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick
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Ondes Chocs Post JamSpace Series w/ TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT; Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick
New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’
L-R – Marc-Antoine Blackburn: Drums | Eric Litinas: Bass | Simon Ouellet: Vocals | Renaud Baril: Guitar | Raza Ali Khan: Guitar – (Photo Credit: Jean-François Gagnon)
One of Canada’s most cult followed indie metal sites Ondes Chocs has posted new live video and interview with wreck ‘n roll band Trainwreck Architect for their JamSpace Series. The video includes a performance of ‘The Door Slams Shut’ off the band’s latest album ‘Traits of The Sick’ along with a new track ‘Midnight Bitch’.
To watch interview and live jam, please visit the following link: http://ondeschocs.com/jamspace-series-trainwreck-architect/
In additional news, Trainwreck Architect will be performing shows in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario for their ‘Wreck The Road Tour’ between the months of May and June that includes an opening support slot for German power metal masters Primal Fear on Friday, May 2 in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques.
Tour Dates:
May 2 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC w/ Primal Fear, Eclipse Prophecy, Instanzia
May 10 – Coach & Horses – Windsor, ON w/ In Our Infinite Space, Sophist
May 16 – Le Caveau – Moncton, NB
May 17 – Charlotte Street Arts Centre – Fredericton, NB
May 31 – Van Gogh’s Ear – Guelph, ON – Psychotic, Frenemy
June 12 – TBA – Cornwall, ON w/ CAYM
June 13 – Salle Unisson – Quebec City, QC w/ CAYM, No Escape
June 14 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ CAYM, Gypsy Chief Goliath, Dirtcake
June 15 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC w/ CAYM, Comatebro
July 4 – Bar Le Lorrie-Ann – La Baie , QC w/ Wanderlost
The band released a new music video ‘Dream Pariah’ in support of their debut album ‘Traits of The Sick’ released during November 2013. The albumwas mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, whom also makes a guest appearance with a guitar solo on the track ‘As Killers Breathe’. Featuring an eclectic mix of thrash, classic metal and rock, the album deals with the idea of humans being human and never willing to be completely satisfied, the debutis now available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and all other major online retailers.
The video is inspired by the dramatic story of a man, approaching the end of his life and trying something new! (hint, hint, breaking bad!)
‘Dream Pariah’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRLLpJKsuA
Album Stream Links:
Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com/
Track Listing: Traits of The Sick
1-Comatose Era (intro)
2-The Culprit
3-Die Like A Legend
4-The Door Slams Shut [Bravewords]
5-Deadbeat Beatdown
6-Rabid Psychotic Relapse
7-As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) [Bandcamp] [Youtube] [Soundcloud]
8-Dream Pariah [Video]
9-The Narcissist
10-Feed Them Bullets
For more info, please visit these links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trainwreck-Architect/160132547367321
Twitter: @ThrashingPariah
Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/trainwreck-architect/
Discography
2013 – Traits of The Sick
2012 – Compilation – Canuck Metal Volume 2.
2009 – Feed Them Bullets Demo2013 – Traits of The Sick
2012 – Compilation – Canuck Metal Volume 2.
2009 – Feed Them Bullets Demo
Shared Stage w/
Skull Fist, Kill Devil Hill, Slaves on Dope, Hollow, Reanimator, Dark Century, Dissension, Fatality, Sanktuary
Tours and Festivals
Finalist at 2012 Heavy MTL Battle of The Bands
Semi Finalist at 2013 Wacken Metal Battle Canada
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Trainwreck Architect – Traits of The Sick (2013)
Highlight: #11 on January 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)
Highlight: #15 on December 2013 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)
Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)
Highlight: #10 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)
Highlight: #10 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)
“‘Dream Pariah’ is infectious it possesses something wholesome, but a track like ‘The Narcissist’ is an absolute perfect thrash attack. All in all, Trainwreck Architect hang around the fringes of the thrash scene without going totally into it with both feet, they enhance their sound with some modern touches and have mastered their recorded sound. This is a rather decent album and worth anybody’s money.” – Brutalism.com
“…it is a pure primal architect of aggression. Please continue to knock us out and feed us those sweating bullets.” – Metal Temple
“What listeners will get from this album is a strong blend of traditional heavy metal mixed with a strong dose of thrash. The best thing about the music is the twin guitar harmonies, slick and technical solos, and the occasional burst of groove. In the end, the band proves that NWOBHM-style music still has legs. Simon Ouellet’s vocals definitely bring to mind an old school-style, mixing high pitched wails, clean articulation, and thrash-inspired aggression…the guitar licks and grooves really shine, ranging from strong and infectious to slick and polished. Better still, the track “As Killers Breathe” includes a solo from the legendary Jeff Waters (of Annihilator) that is well worth a listen. Listeners that enjoy an older style of heavy metal will appreciate the way this band nods to the old school while also trying to keep things fresh and new.” – Sea of Tranquility
“Other than featuring a very cool album cover (there is a nice backpiece tattoo in there somewhere), this lot turn in some fine tunes for us with their Traits of the Sick recording. Instrumental shredding (Comatose Era), punk/thrash workouts ( The Door Slams Shut, Deadbeat Beatdown, The Narcissist, and Feed Them Bullets), and plenty of no-holds-barred Metal boogie….heavy guitars, lots of heavy drums – let’s face it, this is heavy everything. So, if you’re into the heavy stuff, here’s a great place to start!” – Wyrd Ways
“Each track is an individual burst of gunfire riffing and dito vocals, and the band sound very true and natural that it fair brings a tear of nostalgia to your eye. Bassist Eric Litinas and drummer Marc-Antoine Blackburn form two natural focus points as they work hard and sound tight throughout the album.” – RockUnited
“A nice blend of elements from around the metal universe wrapped in melodic thrash metal, Trainwreck Architect’s “Traits of the Sick” is nicely eclectic and sophisticated, and should appeal to fans of Death Angel, Anthrax and Annihilator.” – Metal Music Archives
“Direct and incisive, the Thrash of TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT has all to conquer you!” – Metal Integral
“Whatever you’re looking for in a metal album, these guys serve it up, moving from thrash, to classic metal, to rock, with even a slight punk edge at times. All these sounds combined could potentially have been a… trainwreck (haha, I’m so funny), but these guys pull it off, and not only pull it off, but do it excellently. This album is for fans of all metal genres. My suggestion to everyone is to throw on your dirtiest jean jacket, get a 12-pack of your favourite cheap beer, and give this record a listen. You will not be disappointed.” – Bucket List Music Reviews
“The approach that Trainwreck Architect have to their music is powerful and distinctive, it reaches out and touches the listener with its honesty. This is what these guys were born to do and no one will stop them from reaching their total heavy metal dominance. Suffice to say the future seems bright for these guys and I could see them and their unique sound going far. If you want to hear more of their unclassable metal madness be sure to check out their new record Traits of the Sick!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews
“One favorite is probably ‘ The Killers Breathe ’, featuring Jeff Waters (Annihilator) on guitar solos. But we can not also fail to mention the most “eared” as “ Dream Pariah . “ To finish the double “T he Narcissist”and” Feed Them Bullets ”continues to charge massive doses of pure aggression and lasts well established in the voracity of demonic vocals always well supported by portentous riffs. So, for all those who enjoy a good dose of primordial metal full of aggression and nostalgia, but also with some fun Rock to the mix, Traits OF The Sick is always a safe bet.” – Rock N’ Heavy
“‘Traits Of The Sick’ an engaging and entertaining listen.” – Planet Mosh
”This album is a perfect blend of pure metal, very well done!” – Quebec Metal
“Trainwreck Architect has their own diverse style that is hard to compare to other bands and this album proves it. Traits of the Sick is definitely an album worth giving a listen to.” – The Scene Magazine
“These architects of heavy pay homage to roots metal bands such as Dio and maple leaf legends, Annihilator, while adding popular loud sounds of today.” – Louder Than Hell
“This is one of those albums that surprises you with how great they sound; one that you don’t expect to blow you away, but after having a listen you’re left gobsmacked. If you don’t mind a bit of a modern twist on your traditional thrash and heavy metal music then this would be perfect for you. Recommended.” Louder Than Hell
“What listeners will get from this album is a strong blend of traditional heavy metal mixed with a strong dose of thrash. The best thing about the music is the twin guitar harmonies, slick and technical solos, and the occasional burst of groove. In the end, the band proves that NWOBHM-style music still has legs. Simon Ouellet’s vocals definitely bring to mind an old school-style, mixing high pitched wails, clean articulation, and thrash-inspired aggression.” – Sea of Tranquility
“Tearing up the stage from the moment the first chord is struck, the room is packed and the crowd is just as revved up as the band. Note after note tears through the air and charges the crowd and the band with a fury. Simon Ouellet bounces off stage with a roar and flies into the crowd and they love it. The band members are everywhere wreaking complete havoc and feeding their hungry fans. Technically precise and experienced they want this bad and after all of this, they deserve it! They are a well oiled machine and to comment on them individually would only blaspheme their sound as one entity and deplete the value of their clearly hard work. They break out into a tune tributed to the 80’s metal scene and it certainly does the decade justice. As Simon puts his shades to his face we take a train ride back in time and this is anything BUT a train wreck!!!” – Ondes Chocs
”Bands like Crossitution and Trainwreck Architect are blowing my mind in terms of talent, performance and initiative (as they are both unsigned)…Any metalhead who respects himself must listen to Trainwreck Architect” – Bang Bang Blog
“Let me tell you I had great expectations, since when doing some researches, I’ve read this on the band’s website: The meaning behind the band name is “Intelligently creating destruction and chaos” and we plan on putting that in your face when it comes to live performance. “ I can confirm they were not lying!..The singer’s voice is powerful and impressive, and the band members are full of energy. They offer Heavy metal with various influences. – Quebec Daily Rock
“…full of energy and stage presence, Trainwreck blasted their signature thrashy classic metal tones out to the crowd, causing probably the best moshing of the night. Trainwreck plays with their whole hearts, and has a great sound as far as aural enjoyment is concerned. They are tight and I simply can’t wait to see how far these boys go.” – Montreal Music Scene
“Trainwreck Architect has shown once again they feel like home on stage ! The singer, Simon Ouellet, opened the show by saying : “Don’t be fooled by the haircut, this isn’t an N’Sync tribute band!”. The band is really at ease on stage and their compositions are really catchy.” – Thorium Magazine
”I really enjoyed their hard rock attitude, coupled with a more modern metal edge, and was really into “Midnight Bitch” – which is a really catchy tune.” – The Scene Magazine
’’Excellent set, super tight. You know how to deal with the public, you have confidence, you know what you’re doing!’’ – Bart Frydrychowicz – Quo Vadis
“You Guys really kicked ass. That was tight, That was powerful, a fucking machine. Great frontman, and I’ve never heard a band introduced like that before. I love the band you guys are awesome.’’ – Vinnie Appice – Kill Devil Hill, DIO, Black Sabbath
’The whole job of a frontman, in my opinion, is…You wanna watch that guy, and you wanna hang out with that guy. I wanna hang out with you! I’ve never heard anyone introduce a band that originally and that well… You guys came to win. Fantastic job, one of the best bands so far in the contest. I do feel for the band that has to follow that… I have to be honest…” Jason Rockman – CHOM FM
”I really loved your punk rock attitude. I think the crowd reaction said it all. Greenland Productions would feel comfortable booking you anytime. You rock, pretty cool!’’ – Vincent Lafrenaye Lamontage – Greenland Productions
”Well, I have to say I really love your singer; the way he uses to set the notes and the words is so cool! The best songs to me are Dream Pariah and Rabid Psychotic Relapse, because the first one is very catchy and second one is extremely heavy.” – Carlos Cantatore – Former Annihilator Drummer
0 TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick; New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’
ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
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TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick; New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’
L-R – Marc-Antoine Blackburn: Drums | Eric Litinas: Bass | Simon Ouellet: Vocals | Renaud Baril: Guitar | Raza Ali Khan: Guitar – (Photo Credit: Jean-François Gagnon)
Wreck ‘n roll band Trainwreck Architect are proud to announce dates for their ‘Wreck The Road Tour’ that will see them performing shows in News Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario between the months of May and June that includes an opening support slot for German power metal masters Primal Fear on Friday, May 2 in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques.
Drummer Marc-Antoine Blackburn comments:
“For us, the time we hit the road is just the best time of the year! We can’t wait to see all these lovely faces that will come wreck their necks with us and have a great time! Ultimately that’s what it all comes down to, the reason why we’re doing all this is to get out there and wreck it like there’s no tomorrow. See ya soon wreckers !!!“
Tour Dates:
May 2 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC w/ Primal Fear, Eclipse Prophecy, Instanzia
May 10 – Coach & Horses – Windsor, ON w/ In Our Infinite Space, Sophist
May 16 – Le Caveau – Moncton, NB
May 17 – Charlotte Street Arts Centre – Fredericton, NB
May 31 – Van Gogh’s Ear – Guelph, ON – Psychotic, Frenemy
June 12 – TBA – Cornwall, ON w/ CAYM
June 13 – Salle Unisson – Quebec City, QC w/ CAYM, No Escape
June 14 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ CAYM, Gypsy Chief Goliath, Dirtcake
June 15 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC w/ CAYM, Comatebro
July 4 – Bar Le Lorrie-Ann – La Baie , QC w/ Wanderlost
The band released a new music video ‘Dream Pariah’ in support of their debut album ‘Traits of The Sick’ released during November 2013. The albumwas mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, whom also makes a guest appearance with a guitar solo on the track ‘As Killers Breathe’. Featuring an eclectic mix of thrash, classic metal and rock, the album deals with the idea of humans being human and never willing to be completely satisfied, the debutis now available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and all other major online retailers.
The video is inspired by the dramatic story of a man, approaching the end of his life and trying something new! (hint, hint, breaking bad!)
‘Dream Pariah’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRLLpJKsuA
Album Stream Links:
Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com/
Track Listing: Traits of The Sick
1-Comatose Era (intro)
2-The Culprit
3-Die Like A Legend
4-The Door Slams Shut [Bravewords]
5-Deadbeat Beatdown
6-Rabid Psychotic Relapse
7-As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) [Bandcamp] [Youtube] [Soundcloud]
8-Dream Pariah [Video]
9-The Narcissist
10-Feed Them Bullets
For more info, please visit these links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trainwreck-Architect/160132547367321
Twitter: @ThrashingPariah
Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/trainwreck-architect/
0 Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’
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
Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’
L to R: Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar| Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass | Ahmed Saad – Drums (top)| Liam Hinchey- Lead Guitar (bottom) | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu
Montreal, QC thrash band MUTANK will be performing the following show dates in support of their release ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’ unleashed this past February and available on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ as a pay what you want plus being available on audio cassette.
Show Dates:
March 29 – Montreal, QC @ Death House w/ Eternal Judgment, Chemical Way, Powered by Death
April 12 – Montreal, QC @ Barfly w/ Venomenon +guests
April 26 – Ottawa, ON @ Lunetas Bistro w/ Thrashards, Whiskey Tax, Regret
May 1 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes (Wacken Metal Battle) w/ Warsenal, Chemical Way, Kruhl
In additional news, the moshers released a new video for their track ‘ The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’, one of eight solid speed riffing tunes from the band’s latest album.
Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjbkeCtUjs
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.’
“[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
“I personally think [M.E.C.H. Metal] could be contender for best album of the year!”- High Speed Hangover
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
Album info:
All songs performed by: MUTANK
Songs written by: MUTANK and Mike Molloy
Produced and Mixed and Mastered by: Olivier St. Pierre
Available on: Casette or digital download
Album + Live band line-up:
Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Liam Hinchey – Lead Guitar
Discography:
2014 – M.E.C.H. Metal – LP
2013 – Demo-Lition – EP
Shared stage with:
Lich King, Screamer, Fatality, Shotgun Cure, Trainwreck Architect, Warsenal, Chemical Way, Powered by Death, Kadraal, Venomenon
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
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mutank-m-e-c-h-metal-2014/
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0 Montreal’s MIRE Announce Release of Inward/Outward; Offer Free Download; Music Video ‘Limitless Pt. 2’
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Montreal’s MIRE Announce Release of Inward/Outward; Offer Free Download; Music Video ‘Limitless Pt. 2’
L-R – Dave Massicotte: Guitar & Vocals | Stephane Boileau: Drums | J.P. LaChapelle: Lead Vocals | Bruno Chouinard: Guitar & Keys | Robbie O’Brien : Bass (Photo Credit: Carl Lessard)
Rising out of Montreal, QC’s vibrant music scene, progressive rock / metal band MIRE are proud to announce the official release of their debut album Inward/Outward on March 18th to follow up their 2010 self titled EP.
Two years in the making, Inward/Outward is a 10 track reflection of ideas flying every which way around the recording studio, ranging from cognitive science to a military stint in Afghanistan by guitarist Dave Massicotte.
“We created this with our guts and have dared to explore a less common style of metal where the music is less obvious and sometimes requires the individual to have more than one listen before being able to grasp and really appreciate every musical element,” says guitarist Massicotte of the album. “From big chunky guitar to light piano melody, every song will take you on a different journey and set of emotions.”
The band has released the first music video ‘Limitless Pt. 2’ in support of the album, which can be viewed at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnqLxFv5oM
FREE Download – Soundcloud stream: http://soundcloud.com/mireband/04-limitless-pt-2
FREE Download – Bandcamp stream: https://mire.bandcamp.com/track/limitless-pt-2
“Limitless Pt. 2 is about waking up from your daily grind to acknowledge the mysticism of your existence. The potential of what mankind is capable of, starts in the hands of its individual subjects – it starts with you. As the title implies, Limitless is an expression of how far you should push your ambitions in all directions to fulfill your own ideal based on your individual experience.’ says vocalist JP LaChapelle. “MIRE celebrates diversity, because slaving to fit the mold serves another. Enough of us have been sacrificed for a semblance of freedom, and to perfect it takes mad balls. Courage to confront fear every single morning, day and night, live on the edge of your seat at all times and lean forward – goad life to ‘come at you bro’. Developing your conscience allows you to stretch out the fiber of the NOW and analyse it. Establish objectives; try 10 times in different ways until you succeed. OWN YOUR DESTINY. That’s the passion we felt when we created Limitless together.”
Track Listing: Inward/Outward
1. Complex (7:18)
2. Tyrannicide (5:33)
3. Limitless (Pt. 1) (3:47)
4. Limitless (Pt. 2) (3:22)
5. Convolution (1:23)
6. Beast and The Machine (5:53)
7. Catalan Atlas (5:05)
8. Mantra Cymatic (1:51)
9. Open Circle (5:42)
10. Upheaval (1:19)
Total Length: 41:17
Upcoming Show Dates:
Feb 15, 2014 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda – Show Details
Feb 28, 2014 – Montreal, QC – Live Interview & Performance at MusiquePlus
March 20, 2014 – Montreal, QC – Underworld
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/miremusic
https://twitter.com/MireMusicCan
Album Pre-Order – http://mire.bandcamp.com/
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mire-inward-outward-2014-release-date-march-4-2014/
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