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0 Celebrating 35 Years of “Sledgehammer” Montreal’s VINYL HERO Pay Homage To Peter Gabriel With Creative Music Video

  • April 21, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vinyl Hero

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 21, 2021

For fans Queens Of The Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, Big Wreck, Shinedown

Celebrating 35 Years of “Sledgehammer” Montreal’s VINYL HERO Pay Homage To Peter Gabriel With Creative Music Video

L-R – Costa Siarlis (Bass/Vocals), Ray Howard (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Tiburce Perlau (Drums, Vocals)

Thirty-five years ago on April 21st, 1986, Peter Gabriel released his video “Sledgehammer” from his album “So”. The video for this track was revolutionary, garnering it several awards and becoming an instant classic. Now, to celebrate this coral anniversary, Canada’s Vinyl Hero has covered the song and is releasing its own music video to pay tribute.

Watch here – https://youtu.be/8dVw–z605M

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3sr1i9n

Like Gabriel, Vinyl Hero strives to push the envelope when it comes to creativity in their releases. In their rendition of the video, Vinyl Hero uses high contrast simplicity to echo the artistic flair present in the original. The band explains their reasoning for choosing this song:

“This is a personal favourite of the band and has been part of our live set for a long time and through that time we have really made it feel like it was our own. We’re a rock band, a power trio, and we wanted to make our version sound like a rock band wrote it. It’s more of a rendition than a cover!”

Overall, Vinyl Hero creates music that is gusty, heartfelt, and deep, and every music lover with interests in different genres will appreciate the diversity that they contribute to every single song they produce. For them, creating music was never an issue but when push came to shove, they learned that there’s more to a successful and productive band than just a killer song. To date, they have released two EPs and a single. More will be on the way!

Even as a three-piece, they manage to bring enough ambiance from the intro to hard-hitting and sing-along choruses to make fans of the original and modern-day rock listeners alike throw some horns in the air!

Vinyl Hero is recommended for fans of Big Wreck, Shinedown, and KXM.

For more info:
VinylHero.com
Facebook.com/VinylHero
Instagram.com/vinylheroband
Twitter.com/Vinyl_Hero
EPK

About:
Heavy and gutsy rock riffing served alongside palpable and unmistakable lead vocals!

The feeling you get when headbanging to a Vinyl Hero tune is best described as a Symphony of Synchronicity. Three different individuals with one main goal. Ray Howard and Costa Siarlis (founding members) had a couple of years to curate their songs and sound with different members and once drummer Tiburce Perlau was added to the lineup their overall sound hit a level that has become Vinyl Hero’s trademark sound!

No strangers to touring, Montrealer’s Vinyl Hero have been hard at work tilling the soil along the Quebec/Ontario’s 401; headlining venues in Montreal such as Club Soda, and playing important support slots to blues legends like Pat Travers, Stu Hamm, and Alex Skolnick at the towering Le National Theater. The band has been a fan favourite at Mont Tremblant’s Blues Fest and by way of consistent, steady, touring has built a vibrant and reliable following in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Kitchener, even as far away as Victoria B.C. along with numerous markets in their native province of Quebec. Vinyl Hero has graced Major Canadian Festival stages including Toronto’s Indie Week (three years running) and Nappanee’s VoodooRockFest. FM Radio spins include CHOM 97.7’s show Montreal ROCKS, and Oshawa’s the Rock 94.9 FM who have been ambassadors for the band in the greater Toronto area. Vinyl Hero was also nominated for Canada’s best independent Rock Video in 2018 by Dropout Entertainment and was named Montreal’s most popular vote for CBC’s Searchlight.

Their 2016 E.P. ‘Seven Days On A Train’ was released to great acclaim “Glam stomping, bratty tear away, excellent musicianship, ragged glory and scarves trailing all over the script” (Steve Swift – PowerPlay magazine UK)(Pure Grain Audio) “They crunch about that gravel path of theirs like there is no tomorrow .” (RockmusicRaider, Newsflash).

in 2020, Vinyl Hero released their single “VULTURES” recorded at Montreal’s #churchofrocknroll recording studio The Freq Shop ran by Dave Traina (The Damn Truth) and multi-instrumentalist Derek Orsi.

With influences drawing from Queens Of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, as well as fellow Canadians Big Wreck, Vinyl Hero has not placed its cross-hairs on adhering to a particular sound or bandwagon. The Montreal power trio is best described as Deep, Honest, Powerful, and True. Their ethos; to embody in music, humanity, living emotion, and the organic nature characteristic of music during the vinyl era, all while delivering smart arrangements with impactful dynamics and deft akin to power trios such as Nirvana and The Tea Party.

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“‘Seven Days On A Train’ was released to great acclaim “Glam stomping, bratty tear away, excellent musicianship, ragged glory and scarves trailing all over the script” (Steve Swift – PowerPlay magazine UK)

“They crunch about that gravel path of theirs like there is no tomorrow.” (RockmusicRaider, Newsflash).

“Low and slow riffage from a Montreal three-piece that’s been making the rounds for the past five years or so. Good for fans of stoner rock. If Chris Cornell were still with us, he’d get a kick out of these guys. The singer kinda reminds me of former QotSA dude Nick Oliveri (except with his clothes on).” – Alan Cross

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0 Canada’s Vinyl Hero Shares Cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”

  • March 26, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vinyl Hero

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 26, 2021

For fans Queens Of The Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, Big Wreck, Shinedown

Canada’s Vinyl Hero Shares Cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”

L-R – Costa Siarlis (Bass/Vocals), Ray Howard (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Tiburce Perlau (Drums, Vocals)

Montreal’s Vinyl Hero is paying homage to one of the great English rockers with their cover of “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel. The song will be celebrating its 35th anniversary, as it was originally released on April 21, 1986. The band will also be commemorating the classic track with a music video to follow next month.

The cover version can be heard at the following links:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/qQer1Kn1UNw
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3sr1i9n

Committed to breaking the mold of creativity and stretching the boundaries of what we all grew up calling “Good Old Rock n Roll”, the band pulls no punches when delivering bouncy, enthusiastic songs. The cover of “Sledgehammer” is no exception and is the first in a series of singles set to be released as they explain:

“We decided to release single by single. To make it easier for our fans to get to know us better and join us in the excitement after every single release. Fans should be expecting a bunch of new material for 2021.”

Vinyl Hero has established a distinct sound over the years and continues to release songs with a lot of soul, depth, tone, heartfelt lyrics, and powerhouse choruses. Along with this colourful reimagining of a classic track, the upcoming batch of singles will be a great representation of the band and the story they want to tell to their fans. Page by page, chapter by chapter.

No strangers to the stage, Vinyl Hero boasts an impressive live performance resume including multiple appearances at Indie Week in Toronto and Nappanee’s VoodooRockFest as well as touring across Quebec and Ontario. Their live shows are a continuous rollercoaster of entertainment from start to finish. They deliver high octane, fast-paced, honest, and real rock show. No bells or whistles, just three guys on one stage.

Vinyl Hero’s tunes are recommended for anyone who appreciates rock in all forms, especially fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, and Big Wreck.

For more info:
VinylHero.com
Facebook.com/VinylHero
Instagram.com/vinylheroband
Twitter.com/Vinyl_Hero
EPK

About:
Heavy and gutsy rock riffing served alongside palpable and unmistakable lead vocals!

The feeling you get when headbanging to a Vinyl Hero tune is best described as a Symphony of Synchronicity. Three different individuals with one main goal. Ray Howard and Costa Siarlis (founding members) had a couple of years to curate their songs and sound with different members and once drummer Tiburce Perlau was added to the lineup their overall sound hit a level that has become Vinyl Hero’s trademark sound!

No strangers to touring, Montrealer’s Vinyl Hero have been hard at work tilling the soil along the Quebec/Ontario’s 401; headlining venues in Montreal such as Club Soda, and playing important support slots to blues legends like Pat Travers, Stu Hamm, and Alex Skolnick at the towering Le National Theater. The band has been a fan favourite at Mont Tremblant’s Blues Fest and by way of consistent, steady, touring has built a vibrant and reliable following in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Kitchener, even as far away as Victoria B.C. along with numerous markets in their native province of Quebec. Vinyl Hero has graced Major Canadian Festival stages including Toronto’s Indie Week (three years running) and Nappanee’s VoodooRockFest. FM Radio spins include CHOM 97.7’s show Montreal ROCKS, and Oshawa’s the Rock 94.9 FM who have been ambassadors for the band in the greater Toronto area. Vinyl Hero was also nominated for Canada’s best independent Rock Video in 2018 by Dropout Entertainment and was named Montreal’s most popular vote for CBC’s Searchlight.

Their 2016 E.P. ‘Seven Days On A Train’ was released to great acclaim “Glam stomping, bratty tear away, excellent musicianship, ragged glory and scarves trailing all over the script” (Steve Swift – PowerPlay magazine UK)(Pure Grain Audio) “They crunch about that gravel path of theirs like there is no tomorrow .” (RockmusicRaider, Newsflash).

In 2020, Vinyl Hero released their single “VULTURES” recorded at Montreal’s #churchofrocknroll recording studio The Freq Shop ran by Dave Traina (The Damn Truth) and multi-instrumentalist Derek Orsi.

With influences drawing from Queens Of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, as well as fellow Canadians Big Wreck, Vinyl Hero has not placed its cross-hairs on adhering to a particular sound or bandwagon. The Montreal power trio is best described as Deep, Honest, Powerful, and True. Their ethos; to embody in music, humanity, living emotion, and the organic nature characteristic of music during the vinyl era, all while delivering smart arrangements with impactful dynamics and deft akin to power trios such as Nirvana and The Tea Party.

– 30 –

“‘Seven Days On A Train’ was released to great acclaim “Glam stomping, bratty tear away, excellent musicianship, ragged glory and scarves trailing all over the script” (Steve Swift – PowerPlay magazine UK)

“They crunch about that gravel path of theirs like there is no tomorrow.” (RockmusicRaider, Newsflash).

“Low and slow riffage from a Montreal three-piece that’s been making the rounds for the past five years or so. Good for fans of stoner rock. If Chris Cornell were still with us, he’d get a kick out of these guys. The singer kinda reminds me of former QotSA dude Nick Oliveri (except with his clothes on).” – Alan Cross

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0 Take A Glimpse Into Stark Reality With Abandoned Souls’ Video For “Blinding Darkness”

  • October 16, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Abandoned Souls · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 16, 2020

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For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace

Take A Glimpse Into Stark Reality With Abandoned Souls’ Video For “Blinding Darkness”


L-R: Derek De Kort (Guitar) | James Todd (Vocals) | Tom Dobrentey (Drums) | Reagan Thorne (Bass)

Canada’s Abandoned Souls released their powerful and emotional single “Blinding Darkness” on October 9, 2020 and now to complement it they are releasing a music video for it.

While most of the band’s music comes from a personal place, “Blinding Darkness” is especially meaningful to the band. It was written shortly after vocalist James Todd went through the heartbreaking experience of losing his mother. This is the first new music they have released since the last EP in 2017. The band explains the writing process for the single in their own words:

“We started tracking for Blinding Darkness towards the end of 2019. Then in early 2020 as we are all aware, the world changed. That put a huge wrench in our plans so, like everyone we had to adapt. We already had drums and bass tracked for Blinding Darkness. Derek recorded all his guitars at his home and sent me the tracks to re-amp thru his amp here at the studio. I also recorded all the vocals during the pandemic shutdown. Luckily, I own the studio and had lots of time to mix and refine the song during this time. It is the first release from the new Foundation Studio and we are super excited for everyone to hear it!”

Heavy and aggressive but not sacrificing melody, Abandoned Souls have been honing their craft since they started jamming as friends over a decade ago. Staying true to their sound, the video is uplifting and heavy and puts a positive spin on the dark subject matter.

Citing that it has been a long road to get to the point where they are at, Abandoned Souls is hoping the release of this single will tide fans over until the world gets back to a sense of normalcy and shows can begin again.

Hard rock n’ roll fans will take a liking to Abandoned Souls, especially fans of Godsmack, Three Days Grace, and Alice in Chains.

The video for “Blinding Darkness” can be viewed at the following link on YouTube.

The single is available for stream on Spotify and download on Apple Music.

For more info:
Abandonedsouls.com/
Facebook.com/abandonedsouls1
Twitter.com/abandonedsouls
EPK

About:

There is power in a band’s name, like a magic spell, announcing to the world what they are and what they stand for. ABANDONED SOULS summons up images of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’, heroic outcasts rising up against impossible odds, to establish their own unique identity.

As vocalist James Todd explains:

 “The name Abandoned Souls is in reference to all those people out there that have at one time or another felt like the outcast. That common bond and love for this music are what brings all of us Abandoned Souls together.” 

Having played together for years, the bonds that hold ABANDONED SOULS together are… to paraphrase the mighty Judas Priest…Canadian Steel! Inspired by Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Judas Priest, Godsmack, and Kings X, Todd describes Abandoned Souls’ sound as ‘powerful, heavy, rhythmic, melodic, personal.’

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0 Abandoned Souls Cast A Light On Reality With Single “Blinding Darkness”

  • October 8, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Abandoned Souls · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 2020

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For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace

Abandoned Souls Cast A Light On Reality With Single “Blinding Darkness”


L-R: Derek De Kort (Guitar) | James Todd (Vocals) | Tom Dobrentey (Drums) | Reagan Thorne (Bass)

Canada’s Abandoned Souls will be releasing their new single “Blinding Darkness” on October 9, 2020 with a video soon to follow.

With the release of “Blinding Darkness”, the band is excited to share with fans their blend of powerful and personal music inspired by life experiences. For the year 2020, it’s absolutely the right song at the right time. The lyrics for this song were written shortly after James Todd’s mother passed away, and he channeled his thoughts during that dark time into the music. He explains the meaning of the song in his own words:

“The song is about facing the reality of death or dark times and dealing with it. It’s also learning to maneuver through the darkness and finding a way to be more comfortable within that space. To realize that you need to face it head-on sometimes and learn how to live and prosper from the experience of getting through these times.”

As the cliché goes, “there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.”, Abandoned Souls shows strength and pushes through, finding that light and marching towards it. Given the current state of the world, this encouragement to overcome obstacles is pertinent as ever.

Abandoned Souls have amassed a respectable discography since 2006 including four full-length albums and an EP. As their name partly implies, they write hard-hitting aggressive music that has melody. Consistently writing tunes with heavy replay value, sharing the stage with many well-known bands, and appearing at several festivals, Abandoned Souls knows how to write classic heavy songs that will linger in the minds of listeners. 

Recommended for fans of hard rock including Alter Bridge, Godsmack, Three Days Grace; “Blinding Darkness” is available on October 9, 2020.

The single can be heard before it officially drops via its premiere on V13.net HERE.

For more info:
Abandonedsouls.com/
Facebook.com/abandonedsouls1
Twitter.com/abandonedsouls
EPK

About:

There is power in a band’s name, like a magic spell, announcing to the world what they are and what they stand for. ABANDONED SOULS summons up images of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’, heroic outcasts rising up against impossible odds, to establish their own unique identity.

As vocalist James Todd explains:

 “The name Abandoned Souls is in reference to all those people out there that have at one time or another felt like the outcast. That common bond and love for this music are what brings all of us Abandoned Souls together.” 

Having played together for years, the bonds that hold ABANDONED SOULS together are… to paraphrase the mighty Judas Priest…Canadian Steel! Inspired by Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Judas Priest, Godsmack, and Kings X, Todd describes Abandoned Souls’ sound as ‘powerful, heavy, rhythmic, melodic, personal.’

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0 NEWS: Vancouver’s Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Welcome You To The “Darkside” In New Music Video + Cross Canada Tour (BC/AB/SK/MB/ON/QC) + Release Special Deluxe Edition of Self-Titled EP For Tour – Out Now!

  • September 7, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · CRNKSHFT · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Sept 7, 2017




For fans of Five Finger Death Punch, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin

Vancouver’s Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Welcome You To The “Darkside” In New Music Video

Cross Canada Tour (BC/AB/SK/MB/ON/QC)

Release Special Deluxe Edition of Self-Titled EP For Tour – Out Now!

     Influenced by bands like Alice In Chains, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera and Godsmack, Vancouver, BC’s CRNKSHFT have carved out a sound in the vein of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge plus Black Stone Cherry. Going full throttle, the band released their self-titled EP this past March to follow their 2015 debut ‘Hard Fucking Rock’. The EP was produced by Daren Grahn who has engineered on albums for Metallica, Hedley, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi.

Embarking on their first cross Canada tour this kicking off on September 7th in Kelowna, BC and ending in Montreal, QC on September 23rd (dates listed below), the band has put together a special deluxe edition of their self-titled EP that includes two bonus tracks “Burning Me Alive” and “Darkside”, which the band has unleashed a new music video that can be viewed at the following link:

 

CRNKSHFT comments:
“Our new EP is a beast; we are really excited to showcase our melodic side. The six songs on the deluxe edition should touch a wide demographic of fans, which is what we want. We aren’t looking to be defined as just a heavy metal band, but as a hard knocking punch to get anyone going. We’re accepted by all those who listen to metal and rock. The whole idea of CRNKSHFT’s music is that we’ll be enjoyed by fans across a variety of genres.”

CD copies of the self-titled EP deluxe edition will be available on tour or can be downloaded on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and all major online retailers.

Music Video – Systematic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nMR5NEi90

Free Download – Old Habits – http://www.puregrainaudio.com/audio/crnkshft-old-habits-free-song-download

Track Listing: Self-Titled EP Deluxe Edition
1. Systematic (3:28)
2. Darkside (3:11)
3. Old Habits (4:34)
4. Burning Me Alive (4:14)
5. Tears Me Apart (4:17)
6. Silence (3:49)
EP Length: 23:37

CRNKSHFT – Cross Canada Tour 2017
Sept 7 – Fernando’s – Kelowna, BC
Sept 8 – Status Nightclub – Vernon, BC
Sept 9 – Rendezvous Pub – Edmonton, AB
Sept 10 – Distortion – Calgary, AB
Sept 15 – Vangelis Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
Sept 16 – The Cavern – Winnipeg, MB
Sept 20 – The Asylum – Sudbury, ON

Sept 21 – Deckuf – Ottawa, ON
Sept 22 – Bovine Club – Toronto, ON
Sept 23 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC

For more info:
http://www.crnkshft.com
http://www.facebook.com/crnkshft
https://twitter.com/crnkshftband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9sA

About:

Since the band’s formation in 2015, CRNKSHFT’s engine has been firing on all cylinders setting their scene ablaze with their explosive, drop tune aggression with melody at its core.  They pride themselves on writing raw, emotional music and when they perform with zero fucks given, what you see is what you get…a leave it all on stage attitude that gets fans fists pumping, head banging and singing along to the band’s anthemic melodies. The band has already been tapped as local support for such touring bands as Prong, Lordi, Grim Reaper, and The Veer Union.

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“”For those that like their music fast and powerful, this is the appetizer for you. It’s all kinds of mad power…an epic little album from a band that is close to conquering the universe… or at the very least, close to setting it aflame.” – 925 Rebellion


“Opener ‘Systematic’ will testify to this with punchy and growling riffs and equally growling vocals which somewhat draw you in and immediately your foots a tapping and your head is banging, as the air guitar sits proudly on your lap as you ‘Systematically’ scream and roar to the vocals which if you listen closer also have a story to tell.” – We Rock Webzine

“CRNKSHFT’s forthcoming release sells me on the group’s ultimate potential. I look forward to hearing what else this Canadian band can do. ” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Stomping drop tuned leads, soaring vocals and hard-charging grooves litter the lead single, a formula that pays off in spades on the riff-tacular “Tears Me Apart,”” – Get Exposed Music

“these guys have a running start to the hard rock scene, and if their message and sound stays in their current vein, there’s no denying that this band will put a crankshaft kick-start to this year’s list of burgeoning, fantastic new artists.” – Shockwave Mag

“the four tracks are full of grunge influences and a killer  metal delirium that will capture your heart ,and ignite your mind. “Systematic” kicks the release off in fine style ,with its bludgeoning , punishing riffs its easy to see why this was the band’s first single, the lead guitars strings are flayed as the guys will have you banging your head and bouncing around the room this is a stylistic killer opener.” – The Metal Meltdown

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0 NEWS: Vancouver’s Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Announce Cross Canada Tour + New Self-Titled EP Out Now!

  • August 9, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · CRNKSHFT · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 9, 2017


For fans of Five Finger Death Punch, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin

Vancouver’s Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Announce Cross Canada Tour

New Self-Titled EP Out Now!

L-R: Trevor “Tre” Miles – Bass | Josh Lauze – Drums | Shane “Shanr” Jolie – Vocals | Sebastien “Sea Bass” Mark Pulse – Guitar | Geoff “Gway” Way – Guitar
Photo Credit – Alex Barredo

Influenced by bands like Alice In Chains, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera and Godsmack, Vancouver, BC’s CRNKSHFT have carved out a sound in the vein of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge plus Black Stone Cherry. Going full throttle, the band released their self-titled EP this past March to follow their 2015 debut ‘Hard Fucking Rock’. The EP was produced by Daren Grahn who has engineered on albums for Metallica, Hedley, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi  and features their award winning single ‘Systematic’ voted ‘Best Metal Song’ at the Academia Awards Academy in Los Angeles, demonstrating the band’s punishing high octane sound.Embarking on their first cross Canada tour this September (dates listed below), the tour will kick off in Kelowna, BC on September 7th and end in Montreal, QC on September 23rd. These heavy hitters are also scheduled to perform prior to the tour at the Hi, Society Music Festival in Kamloops, BC on August 18th. Details can be found here.

A full stream of their self-titled EP can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/crnkshft/sets/crnkshft-self-titled-ep-2017

Video – Systematic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nMR5NEi90

Free Download – Old Habits – http://www.puregrainaudio.com/audio/crnkshft-old-habits-free-song-download

Plus the EP is available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Google Play, Spotify and all major online retailers.

CRNKSHFT comments:
“Our new EP is a beast; we are really excited to showcase our melodic side. The four songs should touch a wide demographic of fans, which is what we want. We aren’t looking to be defined as just a heavy metal band, but as a hard knocking punch to get anyone going. We’re accepted by all those who listen to metal and rock. The whole idea of CRNKSHFT’s music is that we’ll be enjoyed by fans across a variety of genres.”

CRNKSHFT – Cross Canada Tour 2017
Aug 18 – Hi, Society Music Festival – Kamloops, BC
Sept 7 – Fernando’s – Kelowna, BC
Sept 8 – Status Nightclub – Vernon, BC
Sept 9 – Rendezvous Pub – Edmonton, AB
Sept 10 – Distortion – Calgary, AB
Sept 15 – Vangelis Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
Sept 16 – The Cavern – Winnipeg, MB
Sept 20 – The Asylum – Sudbury, ON

Sept 21 – Deckuf – Ottawa, ON
Sept 22 – Bovine Club – Toronto, ON
Sept 23 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
1. Systematic (3:28)
2. Tears Me Apart (4:17)
3. Old Habits (4:34)
4. Breaking The Silence (3:49)
EP Length: 16:10

For more info:
http://www.crnkshft.com
http://www.facebook.com/crnkshft
https://twitter.com/crnkshftband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9sA

About:

Since the band’s formation in 2015, CRNKSHFT’s engine has been firing on all cylinders setting their scene ablaze with their explosive, drop tune aggression with melody at its core.  They pride themselves on writing raw, emotional music and when they perform with zero fucks given, what you see is what you get…a leave it all on stage attitude that gets fans fists pumping, head banging and singing along to the band’s anthemic melodies. The band has already been tapped as local support for such touring bands as Prong, Grim Reaper, and The Veer Union.

– 30 –

“”For those that like their music fast and powerful, this is the appetizer for you. It’s all kinds of mad power…an epic little album from a band that is close to conquering the universe… or at the very least, close to setting it aflame.” – 925 Rebellion


“Opener ‘Systematic’ will testify to this with punchy and growling riffs and equally growling vocals which somewhat draw you in and immediately your foots a tapping and your head is banging, as the air guitar sits proudly on your lap as you ‘Systematically’ scream and roar to the vocals which if you listen closer also have a story to tell.” – We Rock Webzine

“CRNKSHFT’s forthcoming release sells me on the group’s ultimate potential. I look forward to hearing what else this Canadian band can do. ” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Stomping drop tuned leads, soaring vocals and hard-charging grooves litter the lead single, a formula that pays off in spades on the riff-tacular “Tears Me Apart,”” – Get Exposed Music

“these guys have a running start to the hard rock scene, and if their message and sound stays in their current vein, there’s no denying that this band will put a crankshaft kick-start to this year’s list of burgeoning, fantastic new artists.” – Shockwave Mag

“the four tracks are full of grunge influences and a killer  metal delirium that will capture your heart ,and ignite your mind. “Systematic” kicks the release off in fine style ,with its bludgeoning , punishing riffs its easy to see why this was the band’s first single, the lead guitars strings are flayed as the guys will have you banging your head and bouncing around the room this is a stylistic killer opener.” – The Metal Meltdown

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0 NEWS: Metal Nation Radio Premiere ABANDONED SOULS New Lyric Video “Make It Last” + Ontario Dates

  • June 1, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Abandoned Souls · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 1, 2017

For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace

Metal Nation Radio Premiere ABANDONED SOULS New Lyric Video “Make It Last”
+
Ontario Show Dates

Inspired by Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Judas Priest, Godsmack and Kings X, ABANDONED SOULS’ sound is powerful, heavy, rhythmic, melodic, and personal. Unleashing their fifth release and latest EP “Make It Last” this past April via their indie label Fiend Records, the London, ON heavy rockers have teamed up with Metal Nation Radio for the premiere of their lyric video for the EP’s title track.The band comments on the EP:

“We want to give the fans a pure and unfiltered listening experience, one that reflects us and where we are at in our musical journey and our lives. It is as much a reflection of who we are as musicians as it is of us as people. The philosophy behind “’Make It Last’ is a reference to always trying to make the good times in life last as long as you can. As much as possible, try to live every minute like it could be your last…Time is fleeting, so…Make It Last!”

To watch the video, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/exclusive-metal-nation-radio-premiere-abandoned-souls-new-lyric-video-make-last-ontario-show-dates/

Plus as FREE download of the track is available here.


In additional news, ABANDONED SOULS will be performing Ontario show dates in promotion of their new EP “Make It Last”, which includes a CD launch in Windsor on May 27th at The Backstage with support from Punishment and Thy Kingdom Slum. Details here.

Track Listing:
1. Prove It (3:42)
2. Make It Last (3:28)
3. Best of Me (3:35)
4. Stand Out Front (3:26)
5. So Through (4:41)
EP Length: 18:54

Show Dates:
June 24 – Jacob Hespeler Hall – Cambridge, ON w/ Counterwait, Punishment
Sept 9 – Norma Jean’s – London, ON w. Counterwait

 

For more info:
http://www.abandonedsouls.com/
http://www.facebook.com/abandonedsouls1
http://www.twitter.com/abandonedsouls

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“The group has definitely found their own sound and are geared up to make it heard. INSIGHTFUL MINDS AT EASE is an album you must hear.” – Metal Rules (2015)     

                                                  
“The overall concept of “Insightful Minds At Ease” is exceptionally uplifting.” – Metal-Temple (2015)

“Insightful Minds At Ease: “It’s a well produced piece of work that deserves a global audience and will hopefully be rewarded with one.” – Scene Magazine (2015)

“Damned If You Don’t: “Abandoned Souls are back with another helping of bone crushing heavy metal.” – Scene Magazine (2012)

“Some Never Will: “Like ‘Black Stone Cherry’ and ‘Alter Bridge’ Abandoned souls will join the elite with a ground-breaking release. 10/10 ” – Metalliville (June 2009)
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0 NEWS: London Hard Rockers ABANDONED SOULS Offer Free Download “Make It Last’ via PureGrainAudio

  • May 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Abandoned Souls · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 19, 2017

For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace

London Hard Rockers ABANDONED SOULS Offer Free Download “Make It Last’ via PureGrainAudio

+

Ontario Show Dates

Inspired by Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Judas Priest, Godsmack and Kings X, ABANDONED SOULS’ sound is powerful, heavy, rhythmic, melodic, and personal. Unleashing their fifth release and latest EP “Make It Last” this past April via their indie label Fiend Records, the London, ON heavy rockers have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com to offer a FREE download of their new EP’s title track.The band comments on the EP:

“We want to give the fans a pure and unfiltered listening experience, one that reflects us and where we are at in our musical journey and our lives. It is as much a reflection of who we are as musicians as it is of us as people. The philosophy behind “’Make It Last’ is a reference to always trying to make the good times in life last as long as you can. As much as possible, try to live every minute like it could be your last…Time is fleeting, so…Make It Last!”

To get your FREE download, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/abandoned-souls-make-it-last-free-song-download

In additional news, ABANDONED SOULS will be performing Ontario show dates in promotion of their new EP “Make It Last”, which includes a CD launch in Windsor on May 27th at The Backstage with support from Punishment and Thy Kingdom Slum. Details here.

Track Listing:
1. Prove It (3:42)
2. Make It Last (3:28)
3. Best of Me (3:35)
4. Stand Out Front (3:26)
5. So Through (4:41)
EP Length: 18:54

Show Dates:
May 27 – The Backstage – Windsor, ON w/ Punishment, Thy Kingdom Slum – info
June 24 – Jacob Hespeler Hall – Cambridge, ON w/ Counterwait, Punishment
Sept 9 – Norma Jean’s – London, ON w. Counterwait

 

For more info:
http://www.abandonedsouls.com/
http://www.facebook.com/abandonedsouls1
http://www.twitter.com/abandonedsouls

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“The group has definitely found their own sound and are geared up to make it heard. INSIGHTFUL MINDS AT EASE is an album you must hear.” – Metal Rules (2015)     

                                                  
“The overall concept of “Insightful Minds At Ease” is exceptionally uplifting.” – Metal-Temple (2015)

“Insightful Minds At Ease: “It’s a well produced piece of work that deserves a global audience and will hopefully be rewarded with one.” – Scene Magazine (2015)

“Damned If You Don’t: “Abandoned Souls are back with another helping of bone crushing heavy metal.” – Scene Magazine (2012)

“Some Never Will: “Like ‘Black Stone Cherry’ and ‘Alter Bridge’ Abandoned souls will join the elite with a ground-breaking release. 10/10 ” – Metalliville (June 2009)
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0 NEWS: Out Now! Vancouver Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Stream Self-Titled EP

  • March 24, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · CRNKSHFT · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 24, 2017



For fans of Five Finger Death Punch, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin

Out Now! Vancouver Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Stream Self-Titled EP

L-R: Trevor “Tre” Miles – Bass | Josh Lauze – Drums | Shane “Shanr” Jolie – Vocals | Sebastien “Sea Bass” Mark Pulse – Guitar | Geoff “Gway” Way – Guitar
Photo Credit – Alex Barredo

Influenced by bands like Alice In Chains, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera and Godsmack, Vancouver, BC’s CRNKSHFT have carved out a sound in the vein of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge plus Black Stone Cherry. Going full throttle, the band release their new self-titled EP, out now as of March 24, 2017 to follow their 2015 debut ‘Hard Fucking Rock’. The EP  was produced by Daren Grahn who has engineered on albums for Metallica, Hedley, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi  and features their award winning single ‘Systematic’ voted ‘Best Metal Song’ at the Academia Awards Academy in Los Angeles, demonstrating the band’s punishing high octane sound.

A full stream of their self-titled EP can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/crnkshft/sets/crnkshft-self-titled-ep-2017 

Video – Systematic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nMR5NEi90 

Free Download – Old Habits – http://www.puregrainaudio.com/audio/crnkshft-old-habits-free-song-download

Plus the EP is available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Google Play, Spotify and all major online retailers.

CRNKSHFT comments:
“Our new EP is a beast; we are really excited to showcase our melodic side. The four songs should touch a wide demographic of fans, which is what we want. We aren’t looking to be defined as just a heavy metal band, but as a hard knocking punch to get anyone going. We’re accepted by all those who listen to metal and rock. The whole idea of CRNKSHFT’s music is that we’ll be enjoyed by fans across a variety of genres.”
For those in the Vancouver area, CRNKSHFT will be hosting their local CD release show at Hindenburg on March 25th with support from Bone State Rebellion, 2 Shadows and Porcelain Sky. Full details can be found here.
1. Systematic (3:28)
2. Tears Me Apart (4:17)
3. Old Habits (4:34)
4. Breaking The Silence (3:49)
EP Length: 16:10

For more info:
http://www.crnkshft.com
http://www.facebook.com/crnkshft
https://twitter.com/crnkshftband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9sA

About:

Since the band’s formation in 2015, CRNKSHFT’s engine has been firing on all cylinders setting their scene ablaze with their explosive, drop tune aggression with melody at its core.  They pride themselves on writing raw, emotional music and when they perform with zero fucks given, what you see is what you get…a leave it all on stage attitude that gets fans fists pumping, head banging and singing along to the band’s anthemic melodies. The band has already been tapped as local support for such touring bands as Prong, Grim Reaper, and The Veer Union.

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“”For those that like their music fast and powerful, this is the appetizer for you. It’s all kinds of mad power…an epic little album from a band that is close to conquering the universe… or at the very least, close to setting it aflame.” – 925 Rebellion


“Opener ‘Systematic’ will testify to this with punchy and growling riffs and equally growling vocals which somewhat draw you in and immediately your foots a tapping and your head is banging, as the air guitar sits proudly on your lap as you ‘Systematically’ scream and roar to the vocals which if you listen closer also have a story to tell.” – We Rock Webzine

“CRNKSHFT’s forthcoming release sells me on the group’s ultimate potential. I look forward to hearing what else this Canadian band can do. ” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Stomping drop tuned leads, soaring vocals and hard-charging grooves litter the lead single, a formula that pays off in spades on the riff-tacular “Tears Me Apart,”” – Get Exposed Music

“these guys have a running start to the hard rock scene, and if their message and sound stays in their current vein, there’s no denying that this band will put a crankshaft kick-start to this year’s list of burgeoning, fantastic new artists.” – Shockwave Mag

“the four tracks are full of grunge influences and a killer  metal delirium that will capture your heart ,and ignite your mind. “Systematic” kicks the release off in fine style ,with its bludgeoning , punishing riffs its easy to see why this was the band’s first single, the lead guitars strings are flayed as the guys will have you banging your head and bouncing around the room this is a stylistic killer opener.” – The Metal Meltdown

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0 NEWS: Vancouver’s CRNKSHFT Offer Their ‘Old Habits’ For Free Download via PureGrainAudio; Self-Titled EP Out March 24th

  • March 17, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · CRNKSHFT · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 17, 2017

For fans of Five Finger Death Punch, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin

Vancouver’s CRNKSHFT Offer Their ‘Old Habits’ For Free Download via PureGrainAudio

Self-Titled EP Out March 24th

L-R: Trevor “Tre” Miles – Bass | Josh Lauze – Drums | Shane “Shanr” Jolie – Vocals | Sebastien “Sea Bass” Mark Pulse – Guitar | Geoff “Gway” Way – Guitar
Photo Credit – Alex Barredo

Vancouver, BC’s CRNKSHFT will be unleashing their new self-titled EP produced by Daren Grahn (Metallica, Hedley, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi) on March 24, 2017 to follow their 2015 debut ‘Hard Fucking Rock’.  Since the band’s formation in 2015, CRNKSHFT’s engine has been firing on all cylinders setting their scene ablaze with their explosive, drop tune aggression with melody at its core.  They pride themselves on writing raw, emotional music and when they perform with zero fucks given, what you see is what you get…a leave it all on stage attitude that gets fans fists pumping, head banging and singing along to the band’s anthemic melodies. The band has already been tapped as local support for such touring bands as Prong, Grim Reaper, and The Veer Union.“We’re not a band that’s going to give you stage props and fake blood and shit, we’re going to give you an emotional rollercoaster, it’s not just straight metal or straight rock, it’s a mixer of everything in between, the songs have tonnes of dynamic, and we push for people to get caught up in it.”

Influenced by bands like Alice In Chains, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera and Godsmack, CRNKSHFT have carved out a sound in the vein of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge plus Black Stone Cherry and are ready to shift gear to full speed.

Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, CRNKSHFT have some ‘Old Habits’ to brush off onto fans with an exclusive FREE download of their second single at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/crnkshft-old-habits-free-song-download

CRNKSHFT is also streaming their first single ‘Systematic’, which has already won ‘Best Metal Song’ by the Academia Awards Academy in Los Angeles, demonstrating the band’s punishing high octane sound is ready to win over the masses. Listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nMR5NEi90

The wrecking crew comments on the forthcoming EP:

“Our new EP is a beast; we are really excited to showcase our melodic side. The four songs should touch a wide demographic of fans, which is what we want. We aren’t looking to be defined as just a heavy metal band, but as a hard knocking punch to get anyone going. We’re accepted by all those who listen to metal and rock. The whole idea of CRNKSHFT’s music is that we’ll be enjoyed by fans across a variety of genres.”

Vocalist Shane Jolie adds about the lyrics:

“This EP is pseudo political, but also has songs about heartache and emotions, it’s not a story from start to finish, and each song has its own message. It’s an EP to show the world who we are and what we’re all about. My writing is dark, ideas came from depression and anger, sometimes when I’m happy, but mostly not and it’s still very true to this day. I want people to take whatever they can from the listening experience of our new EP. Music always helped me out of my funks and I want CRNKSHFT to do the same. Let it be accessible to all people and all feelings.”

Mark it down on your calendar; there is no stopping the CRNKSHFT freight train. Their self-titled EP will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp, CD Baby, Spotify and all major online retailers as of March 24, 2017.

For those in the Vancouver area, CRNKSHFT will be hosting their local CD release show at Hindenburg on March 25th with support from Bone State Rebellion, 2 Shadows and Porcelain Sky. Full details can be found here.

1. Systematic (3:28)
2. Tears Me Apart (4:17)
3. Old Habits (4:34)
4. Breaking The Silence (3:49)
EP Length: 16:10

For more info:
http://www.crnkshft.com
http://www.facebook.com/crnkshft
https://twitter.com/crnkshftband
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/2017/02/01/epk-crnkshft-self-titled-ep-2017/

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“”For those that like their music fast and powerful, this is the appetizer for you. It’s all kinds of mad power…an epic little album from a band that is close to conquering the universe… or at the very least, close to setting it aflame.” – 925 Rebellion


“Opener ‘Systematic’ will testify to this with punchy and growling riffs and equally growling vocals which somewhat draw you in and immediately your foots a tapping and your head is banging, as the air guitar sits proudly on your lap as you ‘Systematically’ scream and roar to the vocals which if you listen closer also have a story to tell.” – We Rock Webzine

“CRNKSHFT’s forthcoming release sells me on the group’s ultimate potential. I look forward to hearing what else this Canadian band can do. ” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Stomping drop tuned leads, soaring vocals and hard-charging grooves litter the lead single, a formula that pays off in spades on the riff-tacular “Tears Me Apart,”” – Get Exposed Music

“these guys have a running start to the hard rock scene, and if their message and sound stays in their current vein, there’s no denying that this band will put a crankshaft kick-start to this year’s list of burgeoning, fantastic new artists.” – Shockwave Mag

“the four tracks are full of grunge influences and a killer  metal delirium that will capture your heart ,and ignite your mind. “Systematic” kicks the release off in fine style ,with its bludgeoning , punishing riffs its easy to see why this was the band’s first single, the lead guitars strings are flayed as the guys will have you banging your head and bouncing around the room this is a stylistic killer opener.” – The Metal Meltdown

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