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0 Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Lyric Video ‘Come And Get It’ + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 15, 2014
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RIYL = Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch
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Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Lyric Video ‘Come And Get It’ + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th
Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It
1. Hypocrite (3:31)
2. Come And Get It (3:32)
3. Hopeless (3:18)
4. Truth Or Dare (4:38)
5. Gone (1:41)
EP Length: 16:32
Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE has posted a new lyric video for the title track off their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ at the following link below plus have made it available as a FREE Download onPureGrainAudio.com here. The EP is due out on November 18, 2014 and was produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.
(lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXVQ
EP Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com
EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0
If you’re in the Toronto area, BLIND RACE will be performing at this year’s Indie Week Fest on Thursday, October 16th at Cherry Cola’s. For more info and tickets, please visit the following link here.
Upcoming Show Dates:
October 16 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola (Indie Week)
October 31 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – EP Release Party on Halloween night
About:
What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.
Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.
Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.
Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song. From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack. These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.
For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/
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“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock
“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following” – Spenny Bullen
“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley’s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)
0 NEWS: THRONE OF VENGEANCE Announce Alberta Dates w/ Castle + Halloween Madness In Vancouver
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 15, 2014
ALBUM/EP PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
R.I.Y.L. – Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Dio, Black Label Society, Pantera
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THRONE OF VENGEANCE Announce Alberta Dates w/ Castle + Halloween Madness In Vancouver
Throne of Vengeance, Calgary’s favourite sons of rocking metal are proud to announce Alberta dates supporting San Francisco heavy metal cultists CASTLE in Red Deer on October 28th and in Calgary on October 29th plus performing at Halloween Madness October 31st in Vancouver, BC with Powerclown, Unleash The Archer and 88 Mile Trip.
“We’re stoked to announce part 2 of our western Canadian tour dates. Hailing from San Francisco, the almighty CASTLE are coming to our neck of the woods to show us how they throw down! First we hit Red Deer with them on Tuesday Oct 28th w/ Kyoktys, Wives Tail, and This Monster Won’t Die. After that we come back to our home town for the second Castle show at The Palomino on Wednesday Oct 29. We will then part ways and head out to Vancouver for HELLoween to rock out with our brothers (n’ sister) from Unleash the Archers, 88 Mile Trip and Power Clown for a night of carnage at SBC restaurant!” comments Tommy Holt (Guitar/Vocals).
‘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
In additional news, Throne of Vengeance won the Best Overall Band category at this year’s 8th annual Calgary Beer Core Awards. The Calgary Beer Core Awards were hosted at Dicken’s (1000-9th Avenue) on September 27th. For more info on categories and winners , please visit the following link: http://www.calgarybeercore.com/
About TOV: Bridging the gap between metal and rock with help from dual guitar harmonies, pounding drum lines and wide-ranging vocal harmonies, Calgary’sThrone of Vengeance released 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’?
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: Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Supporting He Is Legend In Kingston November 17th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 14, 2014
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RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age
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Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Supporting He Is Legend In Kingston November 17th
Canadian neo-rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE will be supporting He Is Legend on November 17th in Kingston, ON during the Wilmington, NC rock band’s Canadian tour.
“We’re honored to announce we will be opening up for He Is Legend in Kingston, ON for their first tour back in Canada in YEARS. Also on the bill will be Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and WOUNDS. As soon as we get tickets, you’re going to have tickets, if you feel us. This show will be HUGE.” comments guitarist Brock Tinsley.
Double Experience completed their third UK tour this past summer entitled the L.A.R.P. Tour (The Live Action Rock Performance Tour) in promotion of their new album ‘721835′ released on August 1st that was recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive).
Lyric Video – ‘Here’s Y’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseQAdgMvR4
Music video – ‘Who The Hell?’ – http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc
Here’s a tour recap the band posted recently on PureGrainAudio.com – http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/double-experience-exclusive-summer-2014-uk-tour-recap-from-guitarist-brock-tinsley
About:
Over the last few years, the Ottawa, ON based rock nerds have toured across Canada six times, twice in the UK and the States, performing 500+ shows over 100,000 miles and sharing the stage with such acts as Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Every Time I Die, Dead and Divine, Lifestory:Monologue to name a few. Their new album‘721835’ is a curious collection of songs that are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy. Showcasing a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences, the album follows up their 2011 EP ‘One Big Quicksand’ recorded and produced by Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) that was released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada.
1. Gambit (3:57)
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41)
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34)
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19)
5. Congratulations on Second Place (3:28)
6. Here’s Y (2:39)
7. Thumbsucker (3:30)
8. Destiny Chile (3:39)
9. Who the Hell? (3:05)
Album Length: 32:57
More Videos:
Gambit – http://youtu.be/71PRvGRILyk
Horror Beyond Imagination – http://youtu.be/719ubMD6jmo
Wolf In The Ewe – http://youtu.be/XAUDmYUlcbY
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience
http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience
http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-double-experience/
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“Nerds from our great neighbors from the North can rock! Double XP is a lot more than a couple of gamers with instruments. Their upcoming album goes to show that gamers really do have feelings, and they are not ashamed to talk about em!” Royal Flush Magazine
“Their debut album “721835” consists of a fairly ballsy bunch of well-written alternative rock ‘n’ roll songs with cheeky riffs and ambitious vocal melodies. The lyrics might very well have been inspired by nerdy things and contain plenty of references that can be cherished by fellow nerds, but at the same time they are written in a way that succeeds in communicating extremely relatable feelings and experiences.” – Rock Freaks
“They’re a quartet who embrace their nerdy credentials, and luckily for those who may be concerned also know how to knock out some chunky riffs and melody lines.” – Screamer Magazine
“I recommend checking out “721835” if you enjoy rock music, Fall Out Boy, or simply love the combination of music and gaming/comic books/trading cards/etc.” – Canadian Beats
“Good songwriters…I think [Double Experience] are next. They’re going to do very well and I’m very excited about that.” – Jayson DeZuzio, producer (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Four Year Strong)
“The most genuine and down to earth band I’ve ever had to work with, load-in and sound checks were quick and easy with this bunch and they are some of the most hard working guys we as a venue have ever had the pleasure of the working with. Having traveled so far, and never played Swansea… prior to the show we were very unsure as to which way the event would turnout. But sure enough, [the band] did not disappoint. Playing to a pretty full room of Welsh fans singing and dancing along, throwing in a cover by Queen to really get them going. As a promoter and venue owner, I would recommend booking this band to anyone in the world, they definitely will not disappoint.” – William Sheldon, Promoter & Venue Owner – Static Bar, Swansea UK
“It’s rare that a band like Double Experience come along so we’re going to cherish them while they can still call themselves an ‘upcoming’ band because it won’t be long before they’re playing sold out massive shows. Great band, highly recommended.” – Andrew Dutton, Promoter – The Square, Harlow UK
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0 NEWS: Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Offer FREE Download ‘Come And Get It’ On PureGrainAudio + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th
EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
RIYL = Godsmack, Alice in Chains, Tea Party, Stone Sour, Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch
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Toronto Alt-Metallers BLIND RACE Offer FREE Download ‘Come And Get It’ On PureGrainAudio + Indie Week Performance At Cherry Cola Oct.16th
Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE is offering fans a FREE download of their title track from their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ exclusively on PureGrainAudio.comhere. The EP is due out on November 18, 2014 and was produced by Mike Langford whom has worked with upcoming and established artists such as Evans Blue, Parabelle, Charlie Hope, Rains, Hawksley Workman, Sloan, Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Jeff Martin (Tea Party), Crash Karma, Art Of Dying, Rex Goudie, and Tupelo Honey plus was mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios. The powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record is inspired by the many facets of life itself with song titles such as Hypocrite, title track Come And Get It, Truth or Dare, Hopeless and Gone.
“You can be up or down, but no matter what you have to keep fighting and moving on. When someone wants to take everything away from you, they can come and get it, but that doesn’t mean they will succeed.” comments drummer Stelios Kentros.
EP Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com
In additional news, BLIND RACE will be performing at this year’s Indie Week Fest in Toronto, ON on October 16th at Cherry Cola’s. For more info and tickets, please visit the following link here.
Upcoming Show Dates:
October 16 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola (Indie Week)
October 31 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – EP Release Party on Halloween night
Track Listing: Blind Race – Come And Get It
- Hypocrite (3:31)
- Come And Get It (3:32)
- Hopeless (3:18)
- Truth Or Dare (4:38)
- Gone (1:41)
EP Length: 16:32
About:
What started as two brothers and their best friend getting together for some freestyle jams and demo recordings in 2005 soon evolved into enough written material for two EPs and the birth of a new full-blown band, Blind Race, in 2007.
Drawing inspiration from their love of fast cars and the intrigue of driving them blind, as well as modern-day racial issues and the idea that we are all the same, the award nominated (Toronto Independent Music Awards: Best Live Metal Act Nomination (2012), Best Metal Act Nomination (2010)), Blind Race arrived at a name packed with meaning to match its melting pot sound.
Putting emphasis on musical identity and creativity, the then Toronto four-piece released Seeing Red in 2008, unleashed Lost in 2012 and grew to a five piece that is now ready to unveil its third EP, Come and Get It.
Going back to raw, air thrusting, 7-string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts of “Hopeless”, this EP is just the tip of the iceberg, which is the diverse style of Blind Race. All the music in this EP was written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. Just play what you feel. “With the initial riff of each song, the gates just opened and the music flowed out and created a statement for each song. From love to hate, to truth or dare, standing your ground and those times when you just want to kill the pain with a bottle of Jack. These songs cover our most common situations and emotions.” says Kentros.
For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/
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“Blind Race blast out sustain driven and acoustically inspired slabs of no nonsense rock, heavily influenced by 90’s masters but embed with a new energy that make them deserving of a massive following” – Spenny Bullen
“a great connection with the audience at the Velvet Underground. The crowd got really engaged in the concert when Blind Race played their metal cover version of Elvis Presley’s ”Hound Dog;” a fine version spiced up with a little bit of heavy guitar and double pedal bass drums.” – Toronto Metal Music Examiner (Live Review)
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