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0 WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD Post Guitar Playthrough Video ‘The Changing’; Studio Update; Comment On New Endorsement From Ernie Ball
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WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD Post Guitar Playthrough Video ‘The Changing’; Studio Update; Comment On New Endorsement From Ernie Ball
L-R – Scott Major – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals | Jordan Turnbull – Lead Guitar/Vocals | Reshaun Page – Lead Vocals | Austin Hamilton – Drums | Remy Lebeau – Bass – (Photo Credit – Ben Dundas)
Toronto, ON based metal band WHERE GIANTS ONCE STOOD have posted a new guitar playthrough video for the title track from their debut EP ‘The Changing’, a “seven-track rip-and-kerrang assault” that debut at no.2 on the iTunes metal charts, which is still winning critical praise with its ability to fuse scorching guitar work, “assaultive underbeats” plus “drill-sergeant vocals” with earworm choruses and modern electronic breaks.
In additional news, the band is proud to announce their endorsement with Ernie Ball, which they can be seen using in the video.
“Ernie Ball is a great company, we’re excited to be endorsed and can’t wait to start working with them.” comments lead guitarist, Jordan Turnbull.
To view the video, please visit the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtGpRoplyiU
With further tours planned for 2014, Where Giants Once Stood have their sights set firmly on the future. The band has entered the studio with a clear sense of identity and purpose with producer Jon Howard (Threat Signal) set to take their sound to the next level.
“Now we’ve arrived, we’re not going anywhere – this is going to be a huge year for us!” promises vocalist Reshaun Page. “With everything we achieved in 2013, we’ve grown so much as a band and as songwriters and we’ve poured everything back into our music – and our new material is sounding better and heavier than ever! Now with our collaboration with Jon, we can’t wait to show everyone the next chapter in the Giants story!”
Track Listing: The Changing
1. Awakening
2. The Heavens Tremble [Music Video] [Soundcloud]
3. Secrets [Lyric Video] [Soundcloud]
4. Disbelievers
5. A Broken Memory
6. Transition
7. The Changing
For more info, please visit these following links:
Facebook: facebook.com/wheregiantsoncestood
Twitter: @WGOSofficial
Youtube: youtube.com/WhereGiantsOnceStood
0 Congratulations to Krepitus! Winner of last night’s Battle One of Wacken METAL Battle Calgary for Wacken METAL Battle Canada! They now move on to the #Calgary final at Lord Nelson’s Bar & Grill on May 3rd!
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Wacken Metal Battle Canada: Krepitus Win Calgary Battle One; Submissions Still Open Until Jan 31st (Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver)
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce that Krepitus has won the first battle during Wacken Metal Battle Calgary and will now go on to perform at the city final on May 3rd at Lord Nelson’s Bar for their chance to compete at the Alberta final on May 23rd at Dicken’s Pub and the national final in Toronto on June 7th at the Opera House.
Band submissions for other competing cities Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal are still open until Friday, Jan 31st. Canadian bands can apply at the following link: http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html
Krepitus Links:
https://www.facebook.com/krepitusofficial
https://www.reverbnation.com/krepitus
https://www.youtube.com/user/krepitusofficial
https://twitter.com/KrepitusMetal
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REMINDER – Submissions Now Open! Wacken Metal Battle Canada Returns! ‘One Band To Rule Them All’
Press Release originally issued on December 5, 2013:
Last year’s first ever Wacken Metal Battle Canada was witnessed to Toronto, ON’s epic power/death metal band Crimson Shadows not only winning the 2013 Canadian final but conquering the international final in Wacken, Germany where they performed in front of thousands unknown to their behemoth sound of metal. (Video of that champion set can be viewed here.)
With that great success and triumph for Canadian metal, Wacken Metal Battle Canada will be expanding across the country in 2014.
One Canadian band will rule them all and represent the nation with highest honour at this year’s 2014 international battle at the world’s most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany where they will join the list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.
Canadian battle rounds will be judged by a panel of local music industry representatives during the months of March, April and May with the national final being held on June 7, 2014 in Toronto, ON with the following band representation.
1 finalist from Vancouver, BC
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Montreal, QC
Submissions are now open as of December 5, 2013 and will be closed on January 31, 2014 with bands selected to be announced at a later date in February.
Bands can now apply at the following link: http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
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0 BREACHED Announce Toronto Show Dates; New EP ‘Left Behind’
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(RIYL = Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Crossfade, Incubus, Deftones, Three Days Grace, Default, Staind)
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BREACHED Announce Toronto Show Dates; New EP ‘Left Behind’
L-R = Neil Uppal – Drums | Ryan Alexander – Bass | Mike Diesel – Guitar | Bobby Noakes- Vocals (Photo Credit – Jaylyn Todd)
Nothing is ever left behind in a BREACHED performance as the loud rocking, heavy amp cranking band announce Toronto show dates since performing last October at Indie Week.
February 7th will see the band join Blind Race, Asleep Behind the Flame, Bike Thiefs at the Bovine Sex Club for an ear bursting assault of infectious melodic rock, then later that month on February 28th, the band will be stripping down (not in the nude) to an acoustic set at Drum n’ Flats where they will be joined by the Waxmen and guests.
Show Dates
Feb 7, 2014 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club w/Blind Race, Asleep Behind the Flame, Bike Thiefs – $8 (Breached set at Midnight) – Event Page
Feb 28, 2014 – Toronto, ON – Drum n Flats – w/ WAXMEN and guests (Acoustic show)
BREACHED‘S EP ‘Left Behind’ was released on October 22nd and was recorded in between Canadian and US dates during the spring and summer months of 2013 while the band toured to promote their second EP ‘Revolution Sessions’, an acoustic version of their debut EP with a bonus stripped down cover of Alice In Chains’ ‘No Excuses’, which was also joined by a series of in-studio music videos.
Creating an alluring blend of melodious, metal-tinged rock ‘n roll, it didn’t take long for Breached to start winning over fans with their live shows and five-song self-titled EP. The band’s tight harmonies and nail-hitting screams combined with overdriven guitars, intricate tempos and powerful lyrics provide a unique blend that audiences can’t seem to get enough of.
The EP can be purchased on iTunes here and at the band’s official website here.
Youtube Stream – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6o5zQnIIqc
Soundcloud Stream – https://soundcloud.com/breachedmusic/left-behind
Track Listing: Left Behind
1. Left Behind (4:04)
2. Piece By Piece (2:59)
3. All We Need (3:09)
4. Brighter Days (3:51)
5. Here With Me (3:17)
Total Time: 17:20
“The Left Behind EP, is the latest offering from Canadian hard rockers Breached, and man it is quite impressive…Disc opener, “Left Behind”, works off a killer riff and features overdriven guitars and a captivating chorus which led me to be immediately sucked into the EP. The remaining four songs follow suit and are solid hard rock tunes in their own right, but at only 17 minutes long, I found this EP to be a bit of a tease.” – Pure Grain Audio
“Breached really delivers on the goal of making emotionally charged music. Vocalist Bobby Noakes has an incredibly powerful voice as it soars over the heavy distortion-laden guitars and precise explosions of the rhythm section.” – Rock Freaks
“a hugely enjoyable miniature peek into the potentially huge future which lies ahead of this quartet.” – Planet Mosh
““Left Behind” is well-structured, well-written and well-executed in every way! The band consists of 4 incredibly talented musicians: Bobby Noakes (Vocals), Mike Diesel (Guitar), Ryan Alexander (Bass) and Neil Uppal (Drums). You can tell, just from listening to a few seconds of their music, that they are masters of their crafts!” – New-Transcendence
The title track had me singing along on my second listen and swaying along to the chorus, before launching into Piece By Piece with a more upbeat, punky sound with a few good screams mixed in, and the feel continues with All We Need. The passion that has gone into the writing and production is evident, and when the tempo drops for the next track, that energy is transferred to a different frequency and you really feel the lyrics of Brighter Days. This is for me where the vocal talent of Bobby Noakes shines the most, a real arms in the air song.” – Wyrd Ways
The Canadian lads of BREACHED are quite an interesting band. Their songs caught my heart with their melodic and easy to listen attributes. You can of course label them, but I think that it wouldn’t be wise. Noakes has fantastic voice and show a great promise. Any Rock fan or Metalhead should grab this one, this much more than to the open minded.“ – Metal Temple
‘Revolution Sessions’ – Music Videos
Let Go – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOCIjtOpU6I
No Excuses (Alice In Chains cover) – http://youtu.be/ZfINQnXC8ko
Music Video – Control – http://youtu.be/wRWGsxvYkl4
Music Video – Happy? – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iRWTBWmrjI
Music Video – Time – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39HzhYn_GHY
For more info on BREACHED, please visit these following links:
www.breachedmusic.com | http://www.facebook.com/breachedmusic | Twitter @BreachedMusic
0 DEATHPOINT Premiere New Music Video ‘Between The Lines’ On Blank TV; New Album Out ‘Sinister’ + Show Dates
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Album Lyrics – Deathpoint – Sinister – 2013 | Album Cover Download
DEATHPOINT Premiere New Music Video ‘Between The Lines’ On Blank TV; New Album Out ‘Sinister’ + Show Dates
L-R = Brad Gold – Bass | Tom Emmans – Vocals | Tim Ross – Guitars – Photo Credit: Anna Sklavos
Hamilton, ON’s hard hitting, heavy riffing melodic groove metal band Deathpoint whom debut at #20 on CMJ Rock Radio charts for their debut album ‘Sinister’ have teamed up with Blank TV to premiere their new music video ‘Between The Lines’.
“The band is very excited to release this video. We had a blast shooting it in that creepy haunted looking house; I swear when the floors creaked there was a ghostly presence watching over us. We had a lot of fun just trying different things with the song and very happy with director Garrett Henry and his creative mind. We can’t wait for people to see this video and spread it online. The band also has tour dates coming up and we are anxious to announce, keep your eyes and ears open.” comments vocalist Tom Emmans.
To view the video, please visit the following link:
Deathpoint signed with Spread The Metal Records in April 2013 for distribution and released their sophomore album “Sinister” on October 1, 2013. The band has been touring Ontario and Quebec aggressively and in early September 2013 the band performed at the Spread The Metal Festival in Toronto with Suffocation and Kittie among many others. Deathpoint will be pushing through Canadian tour dates in 2014, eager to not only experience the vastness of their home country but also do what they love the most –metal.
[Download Album Cover] |[Album Lyrics – Deathpoint – Sinister – 2013]
Album Stream: http://deathpoint.bandcamp.com/album/sinister
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/sinister/id664555324
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Track Listing: Deathpoint – Sinister
1. For Your Eyes Only 05:22
2. Between The Lines 03:53
3. Sinister 04:04
4. Sick, Sick, Sick 04:37
5. Remission 04:58
6. Entitled To Nothing 03:33
7. Condemned To Suffer 05:33
8. Lost Haven 04:19
9. Thirty Stitches 07:06
Upcoming Shows:
Feb 7, 2014 – The APK – London, ON – Show Details
Feb 8, 2014 – Canadian Anglo Club – Windsor, ON – Show Details
For more info, please visit these links:
Twitter: @DeathpointMetal
Instagram: http://instagram.com/deathpointmetal#
About: Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Deathpoint is a melodic groove metal band with a passion for persistence. What started out in bassist Brad Gold’s basement in 2005 when he was barely thirteen years old alongside childhood friend Cameron White on guitar, the band steadily grew into something promising. Drummer Mike Labate was introduced to the band by guitarist David Johnson. David left the band shortly after, leaving the trio of Brad, Cameron and Mike as an instrumental progressive metal band. Searching for a vocalist via Kijiji, Jonnie Barr was the next addition to the line-up. Deathpoint’s first show was in late 2007, and began playing regularly in the local scene. The desire for a second guitarist became apparent for harmonies and rhythms, and Mike Paling stood up to the task. Paling only stayed with the band for a very short period of time before they parted ways, leading to the addition of his replacement, Henry Joldersma – a high school friend of drummer Mike Labate.
Deathpoint released their debut album “Fixation” on May 7th 2010 and immediately began playing more shows alongside bands such as Threat Signal, Quo Vadis, The Agonist, Divine Heresy, and Moonspell. Shortly after “Fixation” was released, Cam White and Deathpoint parted ways due to a difference of priorities; with a very promising career ahead of him, White chose to pursue his education in computer engineering at the University of Waterloo. The band placed an ad on Kijiji once again, this time seeking a guitarist. Tim Ross responded, and it was clear he was man for the job. Brad, Mike, Henry, Jonnie and Tim released the band’s EP “Suffer” in August 2011.
The writing process for “Sinister” began within six months of releasing “Suffer,” and by August 2012 they began recording the new album. Jonnie Barr suffered a vocal cord injury which prevented him from performing and recording vocals, and Deathpoint decided it was time move on in another direction. The split was amicable in nature, as Jonnie was very understanding of the band’s desire to take the next step in driving forward. Jonnie and Deathpoint are still the best of friends; business did not get in the way of their strong brotherly bond. Frantically searching for a new vocalist to appear on the album, Tom Emmans of Odium offered his service for hire. After hearing the instrumental tracks and realizing the potential of what could be in store for Deathpoint, he immediately decided to join full-time.
0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE COMES TO CANADA; ONE CANADIAN BAND TO RULE THEM ALL!
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WACKEN METAL BATTLE COMES TO CANADA; ONE CANADIAN BAND TO RULE THEM ALL!
The world’s most prestigious metal festival, Wacken Open Air, known for its elite line up of the globe’s best metal bands is bringing the largest metal contest on the planet to Canada. Wacken Metal Battle Canada will be recruiting one independent Canadian band to perform at this year’s highly celebrated gathering of metal heads in Wacken, Germany. Searching for the strongest contenders, Metal Battle Canada will showcase Canada’s premiere talents for one true champion to represent the nation with highest honor at the Wacken Open Air Festival.
Being held in Toronto, ON and Montreal, QC during the months of May and June, Canadian metal bands from across the country will challenge one another to join a list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.
The W:O:A Metal Battle was founded in 2004 to encourage future generations of heavy metal and rock, as Wacken Open Air believes in supporting the future of metal music and its musicians.
Submissions for Metal Battle Canada can be completed via the online application at the following link below and will be open from Feb 18th to deadline on March 10th. (Please remember to select the city in which you would like to potentially compete.)
Metal Battle Canada application link – http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html
Promo Video – Wacken Metal Battle Canada
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Battling rounds for Metal Battle Canada will be held on the following dates:
TORONTO DATES:
QUALIFYING
April 28 – Rivoli – Toronto, ON
May 2 – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
May 5 – Rivoli – Toronto, ON
May 9 – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
May 12 – Rivoli – Toronto, ON
May 16 – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
SEMI-FINALS
May 24 – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
May 31 – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
June 7 – Rivoli – Toronto, ON
MONTREAL DATES:
QUALIFYING
May 9 – Katacombes – Montreal, QC
May 15 – Katacombes – Montreal, QC
May 22 – Katacombes – Montreal, QC
May 31 – Katacombes – Montreal, QC
MONTREAL SEMI-FINALS
June 7 – Katacombes – Montreal, QC*
* 2 MONTREAL BANDS MOVE TO FINALS – June 22 at Opera House, Toronto, ON
FINALS – METAL BATTLE CANADA
June 22 – Opera House, Toronto, ON
RULES
All bands that wish to participate in the Metal Battle must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.
- Your band doesn’t have a record deal and isn’t about to sign to a record label in the near future.
- Your band must be able to play a 30 minute set consisting of your own original material.
- PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands by Metal Battle Canada.
- Backline arrangements TBA.
- The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
- To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
- Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live.
- Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.
If a band overruns its allotted performance time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.
About Wacken:
Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) is a summer open air heavy metal music festival. It takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. With 80,000 festival visitors, and including personnel a total of roughly 86,000 attendees in 2011,[2] it attracts all kinds of metal music fans, such as fans of black metal, death metal, power metal, thrash metal, gothic metal, folk metal, and even metalcore, nu metal and hard rock from around the world.
The festival was first held in 1990 as a small event for local German bands. By 1998 the event had become the major festival on the European metal calendar and has included over 70 bands from all over Europe, North America and Australia. W:O:A is usually held at the beginning of August and lasts three days, during which the festival-goers camp on several large camping grounds surrounding the actual festival area. The 70 or more bands perform across four separate stages over the course of the event.
Since 2002, the Wacken Firefighters, the local volunteer fire department band, opens the festival.
The 2009 edition set a sales record when it sold out its 70,000 tickets by December 30, 2008, just 200 days prior to the festival. However, the 2012 edition broke this record; when it sold out on November 29th, 2011, 8 months before the opening of the festival with 75,000 tickets sold. The W:O:A 2012 took place with 137 bands, performing on seven stages.
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
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Wacken Metal Battle Débarque Au Canada; Un Seul Vainqueur Au Sommet Ultime
Le festival Métal le plus important au monde, Wacken Open Air, reconnu pour mettre à l’affiche les plus grands du Métal, annonce que le plus prestigieux concours Métal de la planète arrive au Canada. ‘Wacken Metal Battle Canada’ sélectionnera un groupe Canadien indépendant pour performer à l’édition 2013 du plus grand rassemblement de Métalleux à Wacken en Allemagne. Cherchant à recruter les meilleurs concurrents, ‘Metal Battle Canada’ présentera le talent Canadien pour couronner un champion ultime qui représentera honorablement notre pays au festival Wacken Open Air.
Ayant lieu à Toronto, ON et Montréal, QC durant les mois de mai et juin, les groupes de Métal Canadiens d’un bout à l’autre du pays rivaliseront pour joindre la liste des poids-lourds Canadiens comme Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Blood, Despised Icon, et Danko Jones qui ont tous performé sur les scènes du festival dans le passé.
Le W:O:A Metal Battle Canada a vu le jour en 2004 dans le but d’encourager la relève de la scène Métal et Rock, car le Wacken Open Air supporte le futur du Métal et les générations à venir de ses musiciens.
Les soumissions pour Metal Battle Canada peuvent être compléter via le formulaire en ligne à l’addresse suivante ci-dessous. (SVP assurez-vous de sélectionner la ville dans laquelle vous aimeriez potentiellement compétitionner.)
Lien pour le formulaire d’application – http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html
Vidéo Promotionnel – Wacken Metal Battle Canada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcxqsxchkQ
Les rondes de la compétition Metal Battle Canada auront lieu lors des dates ci-dessous:
TORONTO:
QUALIFICATIVES
28 avril – Rivoli – Toronto, ON
2 mai – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
5 mai- Rivoli – Toronto, ON
9 mai- Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
12 mai- Rivoli – Toronto, ON
16 mai- Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
DEMI-FINALES
24 mai – Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
31 mai- Hard Luck – Toronto, ON
7 juin- Rivoli – Toronto, ON
MONTRÉAL:
QUALIFICATIVES
9 mai- Katacombes – Montreal, QC
15 mai- Katacombes – Montreal, QC
22 mai- Katacombes – Montreal, QC
31 mai- Katacombes – Montreal, QC
DEMI-FINALES
7 juin – Katacombes – Montreal, QC*
* 2 groupes Montréalais s’avancent à la finale – 22 juin – Opera House, Toronto, ON
FINALE – METAL BATTLE CANADA
22 juin – Opera House, Toronto, ON
RÈGLEMENTS
Tous les groupes désirant participer à Metal Battle doivent lire les règlements et conditions. En soumettant votre application vous acceptez automatiquement ces règles et conditions.
- Votre groupe n’a pas de contrat avec une maison de disque et n’est pas en processus d’en signer un dans un futur proche.
- Votre groupe doit être en mesure de jouer une prestation de 30 minutes contenant entièrement du matériel original
- Système de son, lumières, et technicien de son seront fournis pour tous le groupes par Metal Battle Canada
- Les arrangements d’équipement (‘backline’) sont à déterminer
- Les groupes doivent apporter leurs propres instruments (guitares, basse, pièces pour la batterie, clavier, pédales, etc.), ainsi que leurs têtes d’amplificateurs.
- Pour réduire le temps de changement, les groupes avec un batteur gaucher doivent jouer en premier ou en dernier. Tous les groupes doivent suivre les directions données par le promoteur ou le régisseur.
- Aucun pré-enregistrement n’est permis. Tous les groupes doivent jouer en direct
- Un jury respecté de l’industrie de la musique décidera des gagnants chaque soir.
- Si un groupe dépasse son temps alloué pour la performance, leur son sera coupé.
L’horaire du concert sera annoncé quelques jours avant que l’événement ait lieu
À propos de Wacken :
Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) est un festival plein-air d’été de musique Heavy Métal. Le festival se déroule à chaque année dans la petite ville de Wacken en Schleswig-Holstein, dans le nord de l’Allemagne. En 2011, Wacken a accueilli 80,000 visiteurs, ainsi que 6,000 travailleurs et gens de l’industrie. Ce festival attire tout genre de fanatiques de musique Métal incluant les amateurs de ‘Black Métal’, ‘Death Métal’, ‘Power Métal’, ‘Thrash Métal’, ‘Gothic Métal’, ‘Folk Métal’, ‘Metalcore’, ‘Nu Métal’, et ‘Hard Rock’ de partout au monde.
C’est en 1990, avec un petit événement organisé pour des groupes locaux de musique Métal, que le festival Wacken a vu le jour. Dès 1998, l’événement était dèjà devenu le premier festival Métal du calendrier Européen avec plus de 70 groupes provenant d’Europe, d’Amérique du Nord, et d’Australie. W:O:A a habituellement lieu au début du mois d’août et dure trois jours. Les festivaliers s’installent sur plusieurs immenses sites de camping qui entourent les sites de l’événement. Il y a plus de 70 groupes qui performent sur quatre uniques scènes tout au long de l’événement.
Depuis 2002, le groupe local de pompiers volontaires ‘the Wacken Firefighters’ ouvre officiellement le festival.
L’édition 2009 a brisé des records de ventes; les 70,000 billets ont tous été vendus 200 jours avant le début du festival. Toutefois, l’édition 2012 a brisé ce dernier record en vendant 75,000 billets huit mois d’avance. Cette dernière édition de W:O:A nous a présenté 137 groupes qui ont performé sur sept différentes scènes.
Pour plus d’informations au sujet de Metal Battle Canada, veuillez visitez les liens suivants :
Site web officiel: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
0 Reminder – CMW – I AM CANADIAN – March 21- Winnipeg’s ABSTRACT ARTFORM
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Reminder – CMW – I AM CANADIAN – March 21- Winnipeg’s ABSTRACT ARTFORM
ABSTRACT ARTFORM – “I Am Canadian”
CMF Showcase Details
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Doors: 7:30PM
19+ All wristbands accepted
Philly Moves – 8:00PM
Abstract Artform – 9:00PM
SaulPaul – 10:00PM
Def 3 – 11:00PM
SonReal – 12:00AM
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Abstract Artform , Winnipeg’s fuse masters of Prairie-inspired hip-hop and funk will be performing in Canada’s hip-hop capital, Toronto, as part of Canadian Music Week 2012 on March 21 at Comfort Zone (480 Spadina Avenue).
They may only have three years on the scene behind them, but Abstract Artform have already topped !earshot hip-hop college radio charts, landed on the Top 25 Hip Hop charts on CMJ in the USA and now, being selected as semi-finalists from over 16,000 entries in ISC 2011 for their song “Things Aint What They Used to Be” in the R&B/hip-hop category, one of Winnipeg’s leading acts is once again proving they are here to stay.
Abstract Artform will also be releasing “As The Crow Flies” on Ol Roy Records later this year produced by Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils, will feature collaborations with blues/roots artists such as Manitoba Hal, Rambling Dan Frechette and notable country artist Ridley Bent.
Teaser Video: As The Crow Flies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=punzRlvurwI)
Promo Video: As The Crow Flies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PoMj3RLO2Q)
Music VIDEOS
Summer in the City ft. Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) (http://youtu.be/XfsnHkWnNmM)
I Am Canadian (http://youtu.be/N6f8C-mDc9g)
Abstract Artform ft. Jurassic 5 – Bring It Back (http://youtu.be/vZPDsZsHiiQ)
In Studio Performance at Winnpeg’s Streetz FM 104.7 (http://youtu.be/ZF9g8Y_mQgQ)
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Quick Facts
R.I.Y.L. : Jurassic 5, Everlast, Kid Rock, Buck 65
2011 – Song Placement SHAW TV Show Milkshakes Burgers and Fries” in conjunction with the HOT AC HOT 103 (Winnipeg) “ http://www.hot103live.com/feature/milkshakesburgersandfries.aspx
2010 – Uptown Mag / Streetz 104.7 FM – #9 for Top 10 Winnipeg hip hop singles on Streetz FM – Abstract Artform feat. Doodle Bug – Summer In The City (http://www.uptownmag.com/music/features/Top-10s-of-2010-112963724.html)
2010 – Finalists International Songwriting Competition: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners
2009 – CBC Track of The Day w/Lauren Burrows: http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/podcasts/CBC-Radio-3-Track-of-the-Day/Abstract-Artform—Stay-Prairie
Band Members: Shea “Abstract Artform” Malcolmson – MC/Lead Vocalist, Justin “Cue” Mathews – Backup Vocals/Hype Man, Daryl “D-Rail” Hayward – Bass, Mike “Bishop” Gould – Drums/MPC
Shared Stage w/: Akil the MC (Jurassic 5), Imaginary Cities, Digable Planets, Cancer Bats, Pigeon John, Abstract Rude, Choclair, Muneshine, D-Sisive, Josh Martinez, Tanika Charles, Birdapres
Past Festivals & Tours:Canadian Tours in 2008, 2009 NXNE Showcases 2010, 2011, Indieweek Showcase 2011, Canadian Music Week 2012
Awards Nominations: International Songwriting Competition 2010 finalist, 2009 reverbnation/Microsoft Sponsored Artist/Windows 7 launch.
Discography: (2008) Prairie Kid LP, (2009) Big Shiny Rhymes Mixtape (2009) Summer in the City single, (2010) Birth of a Track Single windows 7/reverbnation (2010) His Story in the Making LP, (2011) As The Crow Flies LP
What The Press & Industry Is Saying:
Canadian Musican Magazine: Halifax’s Classified might be trying to establish himself as the preeminent writer of hip-hop songs tied to our national identity, but Winnipeg’s Abstract Artform might just give him a run for his money.
The group, fronted by MC and producer Shea “Kid A” Malcolmson, fuses live jazz and soul-like music with vocal delivery familiar to fans of groups like Jurassic 5. Their “I Am Canadian” single from 2010’s His Story In The Making is a hit waiting to happen while other cuts share and celebrate life in a Prairie capital. Upcoming full-length As The Crow Flies is their second in as many years and the third since 2008’s Prairie Kid. The band’s work ethic has garnered them consecutive appearances at the taste-making NXNE festival, a 12-month stay on the Chart college lists, and a slew of other appearances and opportunities.
With easy flow, great instrumentals, and lyrics worth turning an ear to, Abstract Artform should be must-play material for any Canadian hip-hop fan.
Uptown Mag – Review – His Story In The Making: His Story in the Making, the second album from Abstract Artform (aka producer/MC Kid A, aka Shea Malcolmson), delivers on the promise hinted at on Prairie Kid. From the easy groove of Winnipeg (feat. Fashawn) to the funked-out Old School (feat. Flo Soul) to the hooky Hip Hop (Is What I Was Doing), Kid A establishes himself as a self-deprecating, clever wordsmith who isn’t afraid to let his Prairie roots show. There are no bitches ’n’ bling tales of excess here, either; Steady At It is a refreshing reality check about the financial struggles faced by Canadian artists, hip hop and otherwise.- 4/5 – Jen Zoratti
HipHopForever – Review – His Story In The Making: Canadian hip hop group ABSTRACT ARTFORM is a perfect recipe of golden era hip hop combined with funk and soul from the 70’s, and of course some new school influence. Abstract Artform founded by Kid A, the band includes several members: Kid A – lead vocalist/writer/producer, Cue – hypeman/back-up vocalist, DJ ill Type – DJ, Bishop Grandin – drums, D-Rail – bassist, Cam Wilks – drums
Uptown Mag – Review – Prairie Kid: “What happened to hip hop?” MC Abstract Artform, aka Shea Malcolmson, asks on Here We Are. Good question. Luckily, this Prairie kid is eschewing the commercial hip hop cluttering our radio airwaves and, like Winnipeg expat Grand Analog and Edmonton’s Cadence Weapon, takes a decidedly old-school approach to hip hop. Heavily funk inflected, Prairie Kid dares you not to dance – but it’s Malcolmson’s deep, Buck 65-esque vocals that make this record shine. Check out Boom and They Call Me featuring the renowned DJ Brace. – Jen Zoratti
Winnipeg Sun – Review – Prairie Kid: “You can call him Abstract Artform. You can call him Kid A. You can even call him Shea Malcolmson. But don’t call him a poser. This debut proves the local MC and producer is definitely for real. His beats are stark yet distinctive, his eclectic tunes splice ’70s samples with his own material, and his gruff, tongue-tripping flow bypasses thug fantasies for intelligent realism. We’d call that cool.”- Darryl Sterdan
Radioindy.com – Review – Prairie Kid: “Abstract Artform is the real deal, true emcees that cannot be denied, reminiscent of Jurassic 5, The Roots, and even old school hip-hop like Fab 5 Freddy.” – Ross Shotland
“You one of the coolest, smartest and sincerest artist I know. Much success.” – Akil the MC (LA SKILL DISTRICT/JURASSIC 5)
“…Distinctively Canadian Hip-Hop…” “…National hit song writing material…” – Greg Wells PRODUCER (ONE REPUBLIC, LINDSAY LOHAN, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, DEFTONES)
Interviews To Check Out:
(2011) Kick FM Radio Interview w/Pamela Roz: http://www.tinderboxnorth.com/fr_audiointerviews.cfm
(2011) HOT 103 FM Locals Only Interview: http://www.hot103live.com/Blog/localsonly/blogentry.aspx?blogEntryID=10216224
Online Links:
http://abstractartform.com
http://olroyrecords.com/artist/abstractartform
http://twitter.com/abstractartform
http://facebook.com/abstractartformmusic
http://myspace.com/abstractartform
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