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0 REMINDER: BLIND RACE Playing Generation Next LIVE Presented By 94.9FM The Rock & Canadian Musician Magazine

January 12, 2015
by Asher
· Blind Race

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REMINDER: BLIND RACE Playing Generation Next LIVE Presented By 94.9FM The Rock & Canadian Musician Magazine

New EP ‘Come And Get It’

EP Stream – Come And Get it Out – http://blindrace.bandcamp.com/album/come-and-get-it

Lyric Video – Hypocrite – (lyric excerpt: “Truth, What’s the truth? I can see, I see right through you.”) – http://youtu.be/fR5kXPy5ESY

Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – (lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXV Q

Lyric Video – Truth or Dare – http://youtu.be/6sqeXCkh9VY

Alternative metal band BLIND RACE have confirmed they will be performing at the Generation Next Live showcase presented by 94.9 FM The Rock & Canadian Musician Magazine on January 23rd at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, ON alongside Breached, Lost Cause and The Bleeding Lights.

“We are definitely stoked to be a part of the launch of Generation Next Live at the legendary Phoenix in Toronto! Hope to see everyone out there on January 23rd! \m/” comments drummer Stelios Kentros.

Generation Next Live is a unique concert series showcasing the best Canadian Indie bands and aiding them in expanding their following, connections to the music industry plus helping them build a solid future with their talent. For more info and tickets, please visit the following link http://generationnextlive.com.

About:

Blind Race, the Toronto, ON award nominated band (Toronto Independent Music Awards: nominated Best Live Metal Act (2012), Best Metal Act (2010)) released their third EP ‘Come And Get It’ on November 18th to follow up 2012’s Lost and 2008’s Seeing Red. Produced by Mike Langford plus mastered by Chris Crerar at Toronto’s fame Metalwork Studios, the EP features 7 string powered tracks such as “Come and Get It” and “Hypocrite” to more eastern influenced charismatic progressions in “Truth or Dare” and Latin derived contrasts in “Hopeless”, demonstrating the diverse style of Blind Race. Written using a very simple philosophy by guitar player Costas Kentros. “Just play what you feel”, Blind Race showcase a powerful, heavy, dark yet bright, five track record inspired by the many facets of life itself.

‘Come and Get It’ is available on Bandcamp and iTunes here.

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

For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/

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“or those of you who are unfamiliar with the band, I would describe their sound as something like a mix between VOLBEAT and GODSMACK, but noticeably heavier and with a much more serious tone. There is also a prominent groove element present, particularly in the hostile, no-nonsense opener “Hypocrite” as well as the blistering riffs of the high-octane title track. I know that Metal fans pride their music on remaining mostly an underground phenomenon, but I could totally hear these guys on the radio, which I don’t say to simply lump them in with the legions of today’s jock-rock bands. They definitely have the songs to back up their superb musicianship, with a precise yet pummeling rhythm section synchronized expertly with the guitar riffs.” – Metal Temple

“…the latest effort from BLIND RACE paints the picture of a band firing on all cylinders. A mature, dynamic, and memorable release, fans of Alternative and traditional Heavy Metal alike will find a lot to like on “Come And Get It.”” – Metal Temple

“I would encourage anyone to take the time to check out the Come And Get It EP as you will find yourself quickly drawn in.” – The Front Row Report

““Come And Get It” is the second EP and third release overall from the heavy metal band Blind Race from Toronto. This is a really great EP and if you like bands like Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Alice In Chains and Godsmack then you should check this out. This EP has plenty of adrenaline pumping shout along anthems and a great groove that is perfectly infused between thrash riffs and grunge and the transitions flows quite naturally…I am pretty sure that anyone who simply appreciates metal, regardless of its form, will find something for him/herself in this kick-ass piece of groove.” – Melodic.net

“If you are looking for a quick shot of Metal and Rock into your system then you definitely need to check out Blind Race brand new ep Come And Get It.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“Listening to the Come And Get It EP from Canadian intensive rockers Blind Race, is like being run down by a fully loaded juggernaut with its throttle fully open and subsequently being caught on its axle and dragged for the ultimate ride. Five tracks which predominantly stomp like a bear in heat, the release is a muscular confrontation using the listener as its plaything and rewarding with some of the most voracious and ferocious rock ‘n’ roll heard in a long time. The band’s third release, Come And Get It sums up their intent and the EP’s unbridled invitation into their compelling sonic devilry, and though it may not be bulging with startling originality it is hard to remember a fusion of rock and metal more enjoyable and anthemic this year.” – Ring Master Reviews

“strong, aggressive, and hard driving. The first two tracks especially deliver a heavy punch, the kind of thing that will certainly get audiences roused and ready to stomp about….The guitar solo on that track (Hopeless), however, was well worth a listen. It’s a highlight of the album; check it out.” – Sea of Tranquility

“this EP will definitely be satisfying your need for metal and hard rock. When you first take a listen, they will bring to mind great bands like Godsmack, Soil or Volbeat but then after you listen closer, you can definitely discern their own unique sound shining through. You will become hooked!” – Music Junkie Press

“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock

“I spent a good portion of my time head banging to this tune (Come And Get It). That’s how much High Octane Fuel Driven this song was to me. What set’s this band a part from most Metal bands is their Vocalist – Tommy Geraldes. In my humble opinion – I like how Blind Race incorporated Classic hard hitting Heavy Metal with the new Metal sound of today and it show with the help having a shredder like (Mike Langford) producing it…. Good Job!” – Maximum Threshold

“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: BLIND RACE Playing Generation Next LIVE Presented By 94.9FM The Rock & Canadian Musician Magazine New EP ‘Come And Get It’

December 29, 2014
by Asher
· Blind Race

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Montreal, QC – December 29, 2014

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BLIND RACE Playing Generation Next LIVE Presented By 94.9FM The Rock & Canadian Musician Magazine

New EP ‘Come And Get It’

EP Stream – Come And Get it Out – http://blindrace.bandcamp.com/album/come-and-get-it

Lyric Video – Hypocrite – (lyric excerpt: “Truth, What’s the truth? I can see, I see right through you.”) – http://youtu.be/fR5kXPy5ESY

Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – (lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXV Q

Lyric Video – Truth or Dare – http://youtu.be/6sqeXCkh9VY

About:

‘Come and Get It’ is available on Bandcamp and iTunes here.

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

For more info, please visit http://www.blindrace.net/

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“I would encourage anyone to take the time to check out the Come And Get It EP as you will find yourself quickly drawn in.” – The Front Row Report

“If you are looking for a quick shot of Metal and Rock into your system then you definitely need to check out Blind Race brand new ep Come And Get It.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock

0 NEWS: LAUGH AT THE FAKES Playing 6th Annual Wreck The Halls Bash + Post Lyric Video ‘Death Awaits’ From New Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’

December 2, 2014
by Asher
· Laugh At The Fakes

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LAUGH AT THE FAKES Playing 6th Annual Wreck The Halls Bash + Post Lyric Video ‘Death Awaits’ From New Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’

Laugh At The Fakes @ Bovine Sex Club – December 13th w/ Waxmen, Stuck On Planet Earth, Run With The Kittens

Lyric Video -Death Awaits – http://youtu.be/c3xkpXXXR88

Dethrone The Crown – Album Stream – http://laughatthefakes.bandcamp.com/album/dethrone-the-crown

Laugh At The Fakes are proud to announce they have been invited to perform at the WAXMEN’s 6th annual Wreck The Halls Bash at Bovine Sex Club on Saturday, December 13th in Toronto, ON where they will performing with the Waxmen, Stuck On Planet Earth and Run With The Kittens. For tickets and show details, please visit the following link here.

“We are really looking forward to our first gig in Toronto since releasing “Dethrone The Crown.” With some of our fans being more familiar with the new songs, it makes it more exciting to play them live and to see people singing along, I guess we can’t fuck them up anymore.” comments vocalist / guitarist Everett Mason.

In additional news, LATF has posted a new lyric video for their track ‘Death Awaits’from their new album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ released last month on November 14th. To view the video, please visit the following link here.

As unique and identifiable as their sound, Laugh At The Fakes challenges the trends of today’s rock and metal scene. Since their inception in 2010, the Toronto, ON band has combined elements of metal, hard rock, and prog to create an unmistakable sound. Their album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ was produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theater, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickinson, Bif Naked) to follow up their 2011 six song EP ‘One Night Only’.

To listen to the full album stream of ‘Dethrone The Crown’, please visit the band’s bandcamp here. The album can also be purchased on iTunes here.

Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

Not Like Me (6:27)
Death Awaits(4:52)
Cut To The Chase (3:36)
Killing Time (6:14)
Fighting Dirty (5:38)
Got No Regrets(4:03)
Harmonica Playing Man (6:15)
And I (6:56)
Dethrone The Crown (5:14)

Album Length: 49:14

Lyric Video – Killing Time – http://youtu.be/arQgxHBCYg0

For more info, please visit the following link:

http://www.laughatthefakes.com/

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“From the very first riff of the opening track, Not Like Me, you can enjoy their traditional Hard Rock with a huge Heavy Metal influence, something like a mix of Led Zeppelin and Alice In Chains, which is reinforced by the 70’s/80’s Rock N’ Roll vocals by singer/guitarist Everett Mason. It’s a nice song for headbanging, with the final part of it being totally awesome, especially the guitar solo and the accelerated drums.” The Headbanging Moose

“This is metal in its purest and untouched glory. Everett Mason (guitar, vocals), Galen Weir (bass), Kevin Daliri (guitar) and Chris Avalos (drums) are already masters of their craft…mind-blowing, from the shear awesomeness of the first track: “Not Like Me”, to the last seconds of the title track “Dethrone the Crown”. It is like having sex on a bed of marshmallows while being licked by kittens. It makes me happy, and I cannot stand to be happy! They are kicking asses and have taken names, I’d even venture so far to say that they have beaten Metallica at their own game. And all the rock Gods of whom the foundation of metal was built better watch out…“Killing Time” is instantly infectious, “Fighting Dirty” has shades of proggy groove, “Harmonica Playing Man” has a beautiful eloquence, and “Dethrone the Crown”, with its sharp-edged brutality, could be King Joffrey’s anthem (Well…, before he was poisoned). Side note: I have been lucky enough to receive the lyrics to these songs, and they are poetic perfection…Dethrone the Crown is thrashy, melodic, and addictive with inspired vocals and crisp riffs. Laugh at the Fakes understand how to craft catchy songs without sacrificing heaviness.” – Metalholic

“Adroitly blending prog-metal, thrash and melodic hard rock these lads from Canada have created a release that deserves to be heard from start to finish. The album’s opening four tracks make for a perfect introduction to what LOTF are about, encapsulating all of their influences in finely crafted songs that belie that band members’ relative youth.” Metal Nation Radio

“Everett Mason has a fantastically melodic voice, and plays a mean riff too, Galen Weir’s bass playing deserves mention too, very much in the Jason Newsted/Steve Harris vein, which is as it should be. There is also a pleasing thrash metal influence, which is appropriate, as the thrash movement got a lot of inspiration from the NWOBHM (Venom, Diamond Head, Tank and more). Overall, Laugh At The Fakes have got great songs, great chops, and a great sound of their own, superb production too. Awesome, and they deserve to be heard! Loudly!” – Hellbound“Right away Laugh At The Fakes hits you right in the face with their brand of Heavy Metal. Showing no mercy when it comes to over dubs they lay it all out on the line and even prove this theory when you see them play live. If you think this album is killer and you may question the killer riffs, then you have to see these guys live to prove your theories wrong. I have seen Everett a few times live now and I’m telling you right now that what you hear is what you get live.” Kingston Music Reviews

“One thing I like about Laugh at the Fakes is their ability to build intelligent thrash metal parts into their songs, for example the whole second half of Death Awaits which would make Death Angel envious… In other words, the Toronto band knows their metal history very well, and is convincingly able to balance it with a heavy dose of rock. There are other subtle influences injected here and there, for example the prog elements on the brilliant “Fighthing Dirty”, one of my highlights on the album; and the band is able to top this with remarkable catchiness, for example the lead guitar section and chorus in “Got No Regrets”. Produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theatre, Bruce Dickinson, Deep Purple), Dethrone the Crown has a massive profesionnal production that pushes barriers and suggests that LATF has the foundations to play arenas and other big venues. This is serious stuff to chew on.” – Metal Made In Canada

“you will find rich melodies combined with the rich metal sound that will take you back to your head banging days….Some of the most noticeable metal sounding tracks on the whole album where you might just catch yourself head banging- are that of “Death Awaits” and “Fighting Dirty.” Alongside these tracks, the title track of “Dethrone the Crown” throws catchy rifts, along with showcasing the skills of drummer Christopher Avalos, continuing to draw you into the album from start to finish…Dethrone the Crown is no laughing matter. This album offers something for everyone that enjoys rock music including the older generations who feel that the music from the childhood is no longer existent. Get out there and see what they are about.” – The Front Row Report

“I like this band because I never know quite what to expect…Particularly interesting are the slightly high-pitched and melodic vocals. There’s almost a Triumph-like vibe at work here (remember Triumph?).I think that fans of classic metal played with a contemporary twist will enjoy this one.The title track—”Dethrone the Crown”—is well worth a listen. “Killing Time” is also very strong.” Sea of Tranquility

“Take the Scorpions’ voice and put it to a heavier Alice in Chains sound and shake it vigorously. What comes out are the sounds of Laugh at the Fakes. Listening to this band is like listening to all the colours of the seasons; sitting and hearing the different tones and changes pulls me into the song as it sits beside me and revolves around my brain. These Toronto guys show us that the new generation of metal is no joke.” – Horror Metal Sounds

“It’s a delightfully refreshing sound moving between the old Audrey Horne, a bit of Mastodon and moderated

Megadeth. Danko Jones shimmers through here and there and the lightly flair of NWOBHM hovers above all but

apart from that the guys are doing their own sound. Fucking awesome guitars work magic rocking riffs beeing sometimes hardly shredding somtimes light-footed. But above all the whole thing sounds smart and considered on their independence. That is why Laugh At The Fakes is in contrast to the majority of bands in this days and age. Everything sounds solid and isn’t produced to be on the safe side. The vocalist also knows what he is doing and creates awesome hooks with his pipes.

Conclusion: One should keep an eye on this combo. I wish them success and I hope we will listen to more music of Laugh At The Fakes in future because they could set the world on fire. Next time they get the fully 10 but for know we should beware of praising them too high, hahaha!” – Metal Only

“The first thing that comes to mind when listening to this album for me is, ironically, head banging, because that’s what I was doing as I listened to it. The entire album keeps up the ante and definitely doesn’t get boring. My favourite songs from the album are “Death Awaits”, “Fighting Dirty” and “Harmonica Playing Man”. They all are very strong in every aspect; vocals, lyrics, bass, drums, guitar… basically all of it works together really well. For people who are into the classic rock bands and still love today’s metal will really enjoy this album. It is perfect fit to any playlist for people who are fans of either of these genres.” – Canadian Beats

“It’s like they are a hard rock band that likes to explore their thrashy-side too. I love it because I enjoy the catchy melodic vocals but at the same time I can bang my head pretty seriously too. You don’t hear albums like this one very often, if at all. I can’t really think of anything that comes close to being like this album as a whole. ”- Rock Music Critic

“I’ll admit, I laughed at the band name when I first heard it, but these guys are no joke.” – Gruesomeviews.com

“Laugh At The Fakes debut EP One Night Only proves that Melodic Vocals still can reign supreme in Metal albums.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“The first attraction to hit the stage was Rock/Metal band LAUGH AT THE FAKES, from Toronto, Ontario. Those guys play a nice mix of Rock N’ Roll, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, very old school but with a more polished sounding, and they surely entertained everyone already at Hard Rock Café before 9pm.” – The Headbanging Moose (concert review Indie Week 2014)

0 Submissions Open! – WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2015 – Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City

November 20, 2014
by Asher
· Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Submission Details and New Cities For 2015 Battles!

One Band To Rule Them All!

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce 2015 band submissions will begin from November 20th, 2014 till January 6th, 2015 along with the competition expanding to Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Victoria to join Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal as the official battle grounds.

Bands can apply at http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html

WMBC has seen Canada’s top metal bands battle each other since 2013 for one to rule them all and perform at theworld’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour, playing in front of thousands.

“We’re happy to be expanding again this year again with the addition of Ottawa, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Victoria. As pillars of the metal community it’s our duty to provide the opportunities of Metal Battle to as many Canadian bands as possible.” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of February to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows.

1 finalist from BC (Vancouver and Victoria will face off)

1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)

2 finalists from Toronto, ON

1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)

1 finalist from Ottawa, ON

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)

As of November 20th bands can apply at the following link: http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html

Bands selected will be announced at a later date in January 2015.

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

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0 NEWS: BLIND RACE Post ‘Truth or Dare’ Lyric Video; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

November 12, 2014
by Asher
· Blind Race

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BLIND RACE Post ‘Truth or Dare’ Lyric Video; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

Lyric Video – Truth or Dare – http://youtu.be/6sqeXCkh9VY

Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE have posted a new lyric video for ‘Truth or Dare’ at the following link here. The track, which was also a Revolver Mag song of the day last week, is off their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ due out on November 18, 2014. The EP 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.

EP Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – (lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXV Q

FREE Song Download ‘Come and Get It’ here

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0

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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“or those of you who are unfamiliar with the band, I would describe their sound as something like a mix between VOLBEAT and GODSMACK, but noticeably heavier and with a much more serious tone. There is also a prominent groove element present, particularly in the hostile, no-nonsense opener “Hypocrite” as well as the blistering riffs of the high-octane title track. I know that Metal fans pride their music on remaining mostly an underground phenomenon, but I could totally hear these guys on the radio, which I don’t say to simply lump them in with the legions of today’s jock-rock bands. They definitely have the songs to back up their superb musicianship, with a precise yet pummeling rhythm section synchronized expertly with the guitar riffs.” – Metal Temple

“I would encourage anyone to take the time to check out the Come And Get It EP as you will find yourself quickly drawn in.” – The Front Row Report

“these songs (EP Come And Get it) should appeal to fans of Godsmack, Bobaflex and Five Finger Death Punch.” – Palace of Rock

0 NEWS: Beer Loving Prog Folk Metal PROTOKULT Playing Acoustic Set At The Barbarian Kegger In Toronto November 15th; New Album ‘No Beer In Heaven’ + Music Video ‘Get Me A Beer!’

November 7, 2014
by Asher
· Protokult

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Montreal, QC – November 7, 2014

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Beer Loving Prog Folk Metal PROTOKULT Playing Acoustic Set At The Barbarian Kegger In Toronto November 15th; New Album ‘No Beer In Heaven’ + Music Video ‘Get Me A Beer!’

The Barbarian Kegger
Sat, November 15th
May Cafe – 876 Dundas St. West, Toronto

‘No Beer In Heaven’ Album Stream – http://protokultmetal.bandcamp.com/album/no-beer-in-heaven

Youtube ‘No Beer In Heaven’ Album Stream – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tHT25mIl8o

Get Me A Beer! – Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY_ADjSWiK8

Lyric Video – Get Me A Beer! – http://youtu.be/lV3vHbwWqN4

PROTOKULT are proud to announce prior to their upcoming performance for this year’s first ever Metal Divas Fest in Toronto, ON at the Bovine Sex Club on November 29th. The beer drinking progressive folk metallers will be playing an acoustic set at The Barbarian Kegger on November 15th at the May Cafe to aid in the fundraising efforts for the Northern Ontario Permaculture EnthusiastSociety. Tickets and show info can be found here.

“After disrupting a few house parties and bonfires, we’ve come to the conclusion that plenty of the Protokult material works acoustically. As a result, we’ve decided to perform a few select acoustic shows this fall/winter. That’s right folks, no distortion to mask our fuck-ups, no hauling of gear and plenty more beer! What you will witness is the Kult in their raw, stripped down, purest form “blushes”….suddenly, we feel rather exposed. Minimal. Festive. Drunk and dark. Stay posted for dates and expect some classic renditions of previously released songs, some new ones and even the odd wacky, traditional retro covers!” comments guitarist / vocalist Martin Drozd

The Eastern European transplants now residing in Toronto, ON released their sophomore album ‘No Beer In Heaven’ on August 8th with their single ‘Get Me A Beer!’ pleasing beer fans around the globe. This follow up to 2011’s ‘Marzena’ EP and 2009’s debut ‘Ancestral Anthems’ has a beauty and the beast-like contrast between Ekaterina’s haunting vocals and the band’s metal onslaught, the album captures the reformed quintet at an all-time high, showcasing an impressive palette of twelve entirely new compositions, and straps the listener on an adventurous, heavy and experimental trek, diving into themes of drinking, history and human endeavor. The band unites their diverse cultures into one sound, balancing tradition and folklore with heavy, thrash and black metal for headbangers everywhere.

Upcoming dates:

November 15 – Toronto, ON – May Cafe w/ The Barbarian Kegger w/ Into Oblivion, DJ Wurm

November 29 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club w/ Metal Divas Fest w/ Marchenbilder, At Dawn’s Edge, Psychos Mad Sally

December 6 – St. Catharines, ON – Mikado Lounge w/ Skull Fist, Last Scattering, Manacle

Track Listing: Protokult – No Beer In Heaven

1. Get Me A Beer! (3:04)
2. Heaven Cast Me Out (4:04)
3. My Father’s Word (5:49)
4. Flight of The Winged Hussar (5:52)
5. Sol Intention (4:39)
6. Edge of Time (5:28)
7. Sanctuaries (2:04)
8. Desert Scourge (4:31)
9. Gorale (4:15)
10. Summer’s Ode (6:07)
11. Razbival Okovi Perun (1:26)
12. Water of Life (8:46)

Total Length: (56:12)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.protokult.com

http://www.facebook.com/protokult

http://www.twitter.com/protokult

Album Order – http://protokultmetal.bandcamp.com/album/no-beer-in-heaven

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“they’ve got a good sense of humor, and they sound top-notch” – Metal Sucks

“boozy blast of heathen prog” – Team Rock

“Le metal a du talent.” – Metal France

“If you’d like a taste of the brew Protokult has on tap, check out the eclectic, hoppy folk thrasher “Get Me a Beer”. Indeed this mix of traditional folk, thrash metal, death metal, and other genres will have you stomping your feet and drinking too fast.`- Yell Magazine

“The rousing opening track “Get Me A Beer” is alcohol-fueled folk metal with similarities to bands like Korpiklaani, but they have many other facets… It’s an extremely diverse album” – Heavy Metal. About.com

“Ah this album was a pleasure to review. So many albums are a slog to get through, but I was sorry when No Beer In Heaven ended…All the band are excellent musicians and you can hear their joy at playing their music. Ekaterina Pvatlova brings another dimension to the band too; her vocals are nothing you’ve heard in metal before, and I love the touch she brings with the woodwind instruments…I love the track “Get Me A Beer” – it could be marketed as a cure for depression. Elsewhere, the contrast between folk and metal works very harmoniously: heavy and uplifting at the same time. Joyous stuff! The band also have a good sense of humour, and while they can be serious, this is an enjoyable life-affirming album to listen to, which is as it should be. Our lives are brief; we should try and enjoy our spell on this earth! I love the album artwork and presentation too. This is a band the world needs to hear more of. Highly recommended! – Hellbound

“a superb album. Protokult gives folk-metal a new nice dimension. Their progressive folk-metal approach is a very delicious one. Don’t let the ‘beer-titles’ fool you, the band goals are far beyond beer-humpaa. They’re far more serious, despite of the sometimes quite merry tunes. This is one of the best folk-metal albums I’ve heard this year” – Folk-Metal.nl

“Protokult is a colourful collective, made up of four guys and a lady…It is a versatile album…progressive twists and turns in the songs and surprising approaches.” – Lords of Metal

“The very second I started to listen to No Beer In Heaven and “Get Me A Beer” came on I was instantly hooked. Instantly Protokult kills it with a killer opening riff that is a combination of electric guitar and synthesizer. “Get Me A Beer” has one of the wildest mix of genres and styles that I have heard in quite some time.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“Let’s mark the list down, shall we: Awesome Folk music spanning different areas of sound and direction, check! Creative and art work based around an old fashioned beer hall, check! And last, but certainly not least, BEER themed music!!!!.” – Metal Temple

“Folk and metal comes together in a epic way with Protokult. The mix is perfect for the party and other festivity’s that needs a nice kick in the ass, like a metal heads funeral. Hooks, beer and the ever changing change ups makes this LP one for the books.” Tommy Tee – The Metal Factory on Insane Realm Radio.com

“Although PROTOKULT is a Canadian-based group, the members come from various backgrounds (Polish, Irish, Russian, Czech) and the result is a marvellous mix of Canadian and international forces. The goal is to unite these cultures into one sound, balancing tradition and folklore with heavy, thrash and black metal for head-bangers everywhere.” – Demented Magazine

“Most bands go on the road to promote the CD and encourage fans to buy it but this album would actually encourage me to go and see the band. The music speaks and says that this band will be well worth watching live.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Anyone who has seen this band live knows that the beer maidens will be pouring potent potables into ever thirsty mouths at the front of the stage. Before this delightful feature comes to fruition, the fans come in close, sing along, and dance the metal jig during the pagan musical onslaught from the band. We are instantly transported to villages, and forests of another era.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Live Review)

“All in all No Beer In Heaven is an extra large package of dark folk metal here to drink and party with you. If you’re a folk fan, be sure to give them a listen. The album is a solid piece and an enjoyment to even non-folk fans. Oh, and they also love the ‘Water of Life’ (that is vodka if you didn’t know already).” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“They belong amongst the ranks of bands like Moonsorrow and Skyforger…Almost every song twists and turns through several folk metal transformations, without ever tapping into cheesy or overly tired clichés.”- Metal Observer (2010 review for Ancestral Anthems)

“Their songs pulse and writhe like a sinuous living thing.”- Exclaim (2012 review of Marzena)

0 NEWS: BLIND RACE ‘Truth or Dare’ Revolver Mag Song of The Day; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

November 4, 2014
by Asher
· Blind Race

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Montreal, QC – November 4, 2014

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BLIND RACE ‘Truth or Dare’ Revolver Mag Song of The Day; New EP ‘Come And Get It’ Out Nov 18th

Toronto, ON alternative metal band BLIND RACE has teamed up with Revolver Magazine’s newsletter for the band’s track ‘Truth or Dare’ as song of the day, which can also be heard at the following link here.

“We are pumped for everyone to hear this tune! Truth Or Dare probably represents in the best way what we are all about. Diverse like a melting pot! Enjoy \m/” – comments drummer Stelios Kentros

The track is off their upcoming EP ‘Come And Get It’ 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 Video – ‘Come And Get It’ – (lyric excerpt: “Make your decision today, fight like a man or die like a slave”) – http://youtu.be/IYuIpMyBXV Q

FREE Song Download ‘Come and Get It’ here

EP Pre-Order link: http://blindrace.bandcamp.com

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/xIHj7dXdyd0

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:

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

“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: LAUGH AT THE FAKES Streaming New Track ‘Death Awaits’ Off Upcoming Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’; Announce Toronto CD Release Show Nov 14th

November 3, 2014
by Asher
· Laugh At The Fakes

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Montreal, QC – November 3, 2014

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LAUGH AT THE FAKES Streaming New Track ‘Death Awaits’ Off Upcoming Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’; Announce Toronto CD Release Show Nov 14th

Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

1. Not Like Me (6:27)

2. Death Awaits(4:52)

3. Cut To The Chase (3:36)

4. Killing Time (6:14)

5. Fighting Dirty (5:38)

6. Got No Regrets(4:03)

7. Harmonica Playing Man (6:15)

8. And I (6:56)

9. Dethrone The Crown (5:14)

Album Length: 49:14

With their upcoming debut album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ due out on November 14th, Toronto, ON’s LAUGH AT THE FAKES are sharing with fans their latest track ‘Death Awaits’ streaming at the following links below. As unique and identifiable as their sound, the band challenges the trends of today’s rock and metal scene. Since their inception in 2010, LATF has combined elements of metal, hard rock, and prog to create an unmistakable sound. Debuting their six song EP ‘One Night Only’ in 2011, they return in 2014 with their latest offering ‘Dethrone The Crown’, their first full length produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theater, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickinson, Bif Naked).

Vocalist / guitarist Everett Mason comments:

“With the new album being released in a little over a week, we have decided to put up another song for streaming. “Death Awaits” is definitely one of our heaviest songs and is a lot of fun to play live. We’ll definitely be playing this one at our next show.”

Song Stream – Death Awaits:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcVkiRz_K8U

https://laughatthefakes.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/laughatthefakes/death-awaits

LATF will be hosting a CD release day party at Bovine Sex Club on November 14th with support from locals The Greater Good, Take The Apple, and Downtown Felons. For tickets and info please, visit the following link here.

Lyric Video – Killing Time – http://youtu.be/arQgxHBCYg0

Killing Time – Song Stream:

Youtube: http://youtu.be/xY7gRIRUO2Q

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/laughatthefakes/killing-time

Bandcamp: http://laughatthefakes.bandcamp.com/track/killing-time

For more info, please visit the following link:

http://www.laughatthefakes.com/

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“I’ll admit, I laughed at the band name when I first heard it, but these guys are no joke.” – Gruesomeviews.com

“Laugh At The Fakes debut EP One Night Only proves that Melodic Vocals still can reign supreme in Metal albums.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“The first attraction to hit the stage was Rock/Metal band LAUGH AT THE FAKES, from Toronto, Ontario. Those guys play a nice mix of Rock N’ Roll, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, very old school but with a more polished sounding, and they surely entertained everyone already at Hard Rock Café before 9pm.” – The Headbanging Moose (concert review Indie Week 2014)

0 NEWS: LAUGH AT THE FAKES Announce Toronto CD Release Show Nov 14th; Post New Lyric Video ‘Killing Time’ From Upcoming Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’

October 29, 2014
by Asher
· Laugh At The Fakes

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Montreal, QC – October 29, 2014

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LAUGH AT THE FAKES Announce Toronto CD Release Show Nov 14th; Post New Lyric Video ‘Killing Time’ From Upcoming Album ‘Dethrone The Crown’

Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

1. Not Like Me (6:27)

2. Death Awaits(4:52)

3. Cut To The Chase (3:36)

4. Killing Time (6:14)

5. Fighting Dirty (5:38)

6. Got No Regrets(4:03)

7. Harmonica Playing Man (6:15)

8. And I (6:56)

9. Dethrone The Crown (5:14)

Album Length: 49:14

With their upcoming debut album ‘Dethrone The Crown’ due out on November 14th, Toronto, ON’s LAUGH AT THE FAKES will be hosting a CD release day party at Bovine Sex Club with support from locals The Greater Good, Take The Apple, and Downtown Felons. For tickets and info please, visit the following link here.

As unique and identifiable as their sound, LAUGH AT THE FAKES challenges the trends of today’s rock and metal scene. Since the bands inception in 2010, LATF has combined elements of metal, hard rock, and prog to create an unmistakable sound. Debuting their six song EP ‘One Night Only’ in 2011, they return in 2014 with their latest offering ‘Dethrone The Crown’, their first full length produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theater, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickinson, Bif Naked). LATF have posted a new lyric video for their first single ‘Killing Time’, which can be viewed at the following link below.

Lyric Video – Killing Time – http://youtu.be/arQgxHBCYg0

Killing Time – Song Stream:

Youtube: http://youtu.be/xY7gRIRUO2Q

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/laughatthefakes/killing-time

Bandcamp: http://laughatthefakes.bandcamp.com/track/killing-time

About:

“Laugh At The Fakes” features Everett Mason (Vocals and Guitar), Galen Weir (bass), Kevin Daliri (guitar) and Chris Avalos (drums).

Their debut six-song EP ‘One Night Only’ was released in 2011 and their 2014 follow-up full-length album, Dethrone the Crown, is scheduled to drop this fall on November 14th. Produced by Greg Dawson and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Dream Theatre, Kid Rock, Deep Purple, Bruce Dickenson, Bif Naked) is a “no filler riffs, just money riffs”, as vocalist / guitarist Mason puts it, “the record deals with today’s most newsworthy topics: War, guns, murder and corruption. It’s real, it’s raw and, of course, it’s honest.’

Touring across Canada, the Toronto-based group has built a solid following with music that’s geared to stand the test of time. Heavy, melodic, crushing and catchy – Laugh at the Fakes is all that and more.

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“I’ll admit, I laughed at the band name when I first heard it, but these guys are no joke.” – Gruesomeviews.com

“Laugh At The Fakes debut EP One Night Only proves that Melodic Vocals still can reign supreme in Metal albums.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“The first attraction to hit the stage was Rock/Metal band LAUGH AT THE FAKES, from Toronto, Ontario. Those guys play a nice mix of Rock N’ Roll, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, very old school but with a more polished sounding, and they surely entertained everyone already at Hard Rock Café before 9pm.” – The Headbanging Moose (concert review Indie Week 2014)

0 NEWS: DOUBLE EXPERIENCE ‘Night of The Living Room’ Ontario Tour; Decorating Venues Into Living Rooms

October 28, 2014
by Asher
· Double Experience

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Montreal, QC – October 28, 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 Announce ‘Night of The Living Room’ Winter Tour; Brings Their Living Room On The Road For Intimate Acoustic Tour

Supporting He Is Legend In Kingston November 17th

night_of_the_living_room_double_experience

Dec 3 – The Garnet – Peterborough, ON – Tickets and Show Details here.

Dec 4 – Free Times Cafe – Toronto, ON – Tickets and Show Details here.

Dec 5 – Firehouse Centre – Bowmanville, ON (Free show at Firehouse Youth Centre, Show starts at 7pm)

Dec 10 – Columbus Centre -Cobourg, ON – Tickets and Show Details here.

Dec 12 – The Mansion – Kingston, ON (9:30 start, $6 cover)

– with acoustic performances by Goldwing
– billed as Birthday Show for Goldwing singer and Shannon from local radio station CJAI
-Double Experience plays second-last before Goldwing

Lyric Video – ‘Here’s Y’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseQAdgMvR4

Music video – ‘Who The Hell?’ – http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc

After a busy summer releasing their debut full length “721835”on August 1, 2014 plus touring the USA, the United Kingdom (tour recap on PureGrainAudio.com here) and an upcoming opening slot for He His Legend in Kingston, ON November 17th. Ottawa, ON neo-rock nerdsDouble Experience will be touring intimate Ontario venues for their “Night of the Living Room” Tour, which will feature the band literally redecorating and furnishing the venues and stages with comforts from home, including their collection of video games with a TV; perfect for challenging fans to win some prizes in-between sets.

“It was great to finally be home after all the travelling we did, but every musician out there can relate to that constant need to tour,” says Brock Tinsley, guitarist. “We figured there had to be some way to combine the comforts of both.”

Double Experience has also began work on their still-untitled follow up, and will be entering the studio after Christmas.

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.

Track Listing: Double Experience – 721835

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:

www.2xxp.com

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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