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0 Windsor Ghetto Tech Architects THE APEX Announce Eastern Canadian Tour w/ Erimha, Killitorous + New Music Video ‘ If Detroit River Could Speak’

  • October 20, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Apex

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 20, 2015

For Album / CD Promo, please send request to ashermedia[at]gmail.com

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For fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Meshuggah, The Red Chord, Candiria

Windsor Ghetto Tech Architects THE APEX Announce Eastern Canadian Tour w/ Erimha, Killitorous

New Music Video ‘ If Detroit River Could Speak’

Ontario Dates

Oct 22 – Windsor, ON – Out Cold Fest @ Windsor Beer Exchange

Oct 23 – Guelph, ON – Van Gogh’s Ear

Oct 24 – Sudbury, ON – Sudbury Metal Fest @ Sudbury Event Centre

Tour Dates w/ Erimha, Killitorous

Nov 18 – Grinning Gator – London, ON – Event info here.

Nov 19 – Venue Music Hall – Windsor, ON

Nov 20 – Dstrct – Guelph, ON – Event info here.

Nov 21 – The Underground – Hamilton, ON – Event info here.

Nov 22 – Nocturne – Toronto, ON – Event info here.

Nov 24 – The Belle Pub – Belleville, ON

Nov 25 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON

Nov 26 – House of Targ – Ottawa, ON – Event info here.

Nov 27 – Katacombes – Montreal, QC – Event info here.

Nov 28 – Pub Heriot – Drummmondville, QC

Nov 29 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC

Dec 2 – L’Anti Bar – Quebec City, QC

Dec 4 – Gus’ Pub – Halifax, NS – Event info here.

Dec 5 –  Esquire Tavern – Moncton, NB – Event info here.

Dec 7 – The Capital Complex – Fredericton, NB

L-R: The Apex Album lineup: Brian Gemus (Guitar) | Tyson Taylor (Drums) | Darren Marchand (Vocals) | Jer Candusso (Bass) | Steve Landgraff (Guitar) (Photo Credit Shari Richards)

Album Stream – Bandcamp

     Windsor, ON ghetto tech metallers THE APEX will be hitting the road for an Eastern Canadian tour across Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes supporting Erimha and Killitorous from November 18th to December 7th.

“We look forward to hitting the road again! Touring is our favourite part of being in a band and it’s going to be awesome to make new friends and fans plus share the stage with Erimha and Killitorous!” comments drummer Tyson Taylor.

In addition to the band’s tour news, THE APEX has unleashed their latest music video ‘If Detroit River Could Speak’ in support of their debut self-titled album released earlier this year.

“If Detroit River Could Speak is about our local area (Windsor/Detroit) and how our economy has declined. It touches upon how this area was rich with automobile manufacturing and the streets were “paved with gold” before the decline. It’s a feeling as if the story is being told by Detroit River, which divides these “2 cities of rot”.” comments drummer Tyson Taylor.

The video is directed and edited by Mike Budinsky of Urban Grind Media and can be watched at the following link:

Music Video – If Detroit River Could Speak – https://youtu.be/Ogk9S_MrvxM

the apex - if detroit river could speak (official music video)

Track Listing – The Apex – S/T
1. Contention: Chapter 2 (3:51)
2. Promise (1:42)
3. Means To An End (2:29)
4. Attack (2:41)
5. Glass Walls (4:20)
6. Interlude (1:43)
7. If Detroit River Could Speak (2:43)
8. You’re Not Dead Yet? (1:59)
9. The Girl Death Left Behind (3:16)
10. Contention: Chapter 1 (4:48)
Album Length: 29:36

BIO:

The Apex formed in August of 2013.

They are a collective of individuals from the Ontario metal community, whom over the years have come together from past bands such as, Closed Casket Funeral, Dismata, Blood Shot Eye, The Coalition Design, and Corprophemia to form The Apex.

In a true culmination of talent, dedication, and timing, this group has created a unique hometown sound that is now being called “Windsor Ghetto Tech”. The brutal sonic assault of their music coupled with the emotional reckless abandonment of their live performance, have drawn stanch comparisons to Meshuggah and classic Dillinger Escape Plan rounded out with a distinctly Canadian flair.

In July, 2014 they entered Shark Tank Productions studio in Windsor, Ontario to begin recording their debut self-titled full length album, “The Apex”. They hired engineer Nick Kinnish of Serafina Productions (Johnny Truent, Architects, and more) to aid them in capturing their sound accurately. In November, 2014 they completed their recording and announced the independent release date of February 21st, 2015.

TOUR EXPERIENCE
This band is no stranger to hitting the pavement to support the music they love to make. In their 15+ years of experience creating music in previous bands, they’ve been support on tour for bands like: Cephalic Carnage, All Shall Perish, Despised Icon, Cryptopsy, Today Is The Day, and Ion Dissonance to name a few. In previous bands they’ve also shared the stage on festivals with bands like: SOD, Venom, Obituary, Cradle Of Filth, Earth Crisis, God Forbid, Skinless, Beneath The Massacre and more to crowds up to 7500+ in North America.

As their current lineup “The Apex”, they have already invested in a mid-sized tour bus and have began to book many shows and festivals across Canada for 2015.

For more info, please visit www.theapexband.com.

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0 PSYCHOSTICK Announce December Dates w/ SOIL, Beyond Threshold + October Dates ‘The Ugly Americans Tour’ w/ Dog Fashion Disco

  • October 14, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Psychostick

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 14, 2015

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[at]gmail.com

R.I.Y.L. = Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D, Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Mr. Bungle

EPK | Press Photo

Tour Dates | Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Reverbnation | Twitter | Soundcloud

Buy Links:  Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK Announce December Dates w/ SOIL, Beyond Threshold + October Dates ‘The Ugly Americans Tour’ w/ Dog Fashion Disco 

New Music Video ‘Bruce Campbell’, A Tribute To Ash vs. Evil Dead

Video – Bruce Campbell – Watch here.

Video – Danger Zone – Watch here.

Video – ‘Obey The Beard’ – Watch here.

Psychostick’s top 10 uses for a beard. Check it out on Metal Hammer UK here.

Metal Hammer UK – Blessed Are The Stick – Read here.

     It’s been quite a busy 2015 for the champions of comedy metal PSYCHOSTICKtouring North America and the UK in support of their latest album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’. As the this year comes to an end, the band has announced their end of year December dates with SOIL.

Dec 10 – Cudahy, WI (Milwaukee) – The Metal Grill

Dec 11 – Ringle, WI – Q & Z Expo Center

Dec 12 – Spring Lake Park, MN (Minneapolis) – POV’s 65

‘The Ugly Americans Tour’ US Dates w/ Dog Fashion Disco

Oct 13 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

Oct 14 – Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar

Oct 15 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club

Oct 16 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street (formerly the Conservatory)

Oct 17 – St Louis, MO @ Fubar

Oct 19 – Joliet, IL @ The Tree of Joliet (formerly Mojoe’s)

Oct 20 – Shawnee, KS @ Aftershock

Oct 21 – St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar and Hall

Oct 22 – Madison, WI @ The Red Zone

Oct 23 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry Concert Club

Oct 24 – Trenton, NJ @ Championship

Oct 25 – Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar

*= Psychostick only shows

*Oct 27 – Port Clinton, OH – Lock, Dock & Barrel

*Oct 28 – Bucyrus, OH – Dillenger”s Event Center

*Oct 29 – Indianapolis, IN – Birdy’s

*Oct 30 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop

*Oct 31 – Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory

PSYCHOSTICK‘s latest album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ released last November on Rock Ridge Music. The album features 21 tracks of pure rock comedy genius with titles such as ‘Obey The Beard‘, ‘Dogs Like Socks‘, ‘Quack Kills’ (a song about Anatidaephobia: The fear of being watched by a duck), ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action hero), ‘NSFW’ featuring Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), a spoof cover of Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ and many more! There’s no wonder why these guys are the kings of parody metal!

‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ is available on iTunes here, all major online retailers plus the band’s online store here.

Revenge of the Vengeance

Release Date: November 4th, 2014

1. Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight to the Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)

Album Length: 57:13

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist  Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, with four full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title” (2006), their holiday album “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” (2007), “Sandwich” (2009),  and “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D” (2011), the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory, Psychostick returns with their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) to showcase their latest offering, the crowd funded album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ (fan thank you video) due out on November 4, 2014. Featuring a hilarious track listing that includes previously released singles the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard’ and popular ‘Dog Like Socks’ plus new tracks such as ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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0 EPK – Bonfire (Sask) – Mom’s Garden EP (2015)

  • September 9, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Bonfire

BONFIRE (SASK) – MOM’S GARDEN EP + TOUR (2015)

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Adventures, More Than Life, Death Cab For Cutie, Band of Horses, Manchester Orchestra

Facebook | Bandcamp | Twitter | Youtube

Sales links: Bandcamp

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“Though they’ve been dropping songs online over the past couple weeks, and will be putting more up over the next few as well, getting people hyped about a new album they have coming out. Bread from Flipper and Low, The Melvins and Harvey Milk, if this is the future of Hardcore, or Post-Hardcore, or whatever genre people are calling it, I need to check out more shows.” – Deadcitypress.ca

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Release Date: Sept 25, 2015
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

UPC:

Sales links: Bandcamp

Track Listing

  1. Snow Crest
  2. Mom’s Garden
  3. What About Your Girl
  4. A Darker Shade of Grey

Album Credits: All song, written and performed by Bonfire, Produced and mastered by Karl Shubach

Album Line Up: Greg Demers (Guitar/Vocals), James Wojak (Guitar), Thomas Gelley (Bass), Kurt Wolfe (Drums)

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Top (left to right): Thomas Gelley (bass), Kurt Wolfe (drums), Greg Demers (guitar/vocals), James Wojak (guitar)

Photo credit: Jeremy Britz

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Bonfire creates dark, honest music painted through sorrowful lyrics and a haunting guitar tone. The four piece hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and features members of Hhogwash and other local bands from the hardcore scene.

Lyrically Greg Demers (guitar/vocals) draws from family issues, relationships, and in general low points in life to compose an image for listeners. Thomas Gelley (Bass) and James Wojak (guitar) generate the resonating instrumentals while Kurt Wolfe (drums) drives the songs forward.

Despite the emotional lyrics and dreary instrumentals their passion and energy on stage is explosive, yet sombre. Bonfire started in 2012 and since then has released Adderall (demo) and a split with Newborn last year.

The band is releasing ‘Mom’s Garden’ Fri., Oct. 2, along with a fall tour across Eastern Canada.

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Tour Dates

Sept 25 – Regina, SK – TBA, 26–Winnipeg, AB–The Garrick Hotel, 28-Toronto, ON-Amsterdam Bicycle Club, 29-Toronto, ON-Horseshoe Tavern, Oct 1-Ottawa, ON- Avant-Garde Bar, 2-Oshawa, ON-Wasted Space, 3-Hamilton,ON – Doors Metal& Taco Bar, 6-Peterborough, ON-Garnet, 8-Barrie, ON-Foxx Lounge & Hot Doggery, 9 – Windsor, ON – Dominion Tavern, 11 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse

Shared Stage w/

Fall City Fall, Slumlord, The Man and his Machine, Castaway, High Hopes (UK), Napalmpom, Daisy

Expire, Being as an Ocean

Festivals/Tours

Western Canadian Tour, October 2014 Cross – Canada Tour

Jan& April 2013 Mini-tour (AB), Mazzfest 2013, Aug & Nov 2013

Discography:

2014 – Bonfire/Newborn – Split EP

2013 – Adderall Demo – Demo

0 Train Bigger Monkeys – EPK – Human Testing Tour 2015

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Train Bigger Monkeys

Train Bigger Monkeys –  Canadian Tour 2015

For fans of Arch Enemy, Death, Enslaved, Exodus, and Mastodon

www.TrainBiggerMonkeys.com | Facebook |Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud |Youtube | Bandcamp

Sales links: Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play

Tour Dates: August 6-22, 2015 (Canada)

TOUR SPONSOR: Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

Contact: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey@gmail.com

Radio Tracking:  – radiotrackingashermedia(@)gmail.com

“TBM is an excellent band. This band is exciting to watch and have alot of energy behind them. It’s almost like these guys were meant to play together because they all mesh so well and are a very tight band.” – Maggie ‘Metal Maiden’ Bolcsfoldy (Crown of Viserys)

“TBM challenge the listener to engage their brains…a band that is ready to take the Calgary (and Canadian) metal scene by storm.” – Matt Beauchamp (National Music Centre)

“Train Bigger Monkeys writes dynamic, melodic, thrashy riffs. The songs are complex… varied, melodic, death like offerings will keep any fan of melodic dead or thrash entertained… carefully crafted and original.” – Ryan Primrose (Absolute Underground)

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Promotional Video For Tour

Human Testing Tour - 2015 - TBM web

Tour Dates

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Riffs That Kill and sponsored by Hazzardous Material

Thursday, August 6, 2015 – Calgary, AB –  Dickens Pub
Saturday, August 8, 2015 – Winnipeg, MB –  Ozzy’s
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 – Sudbury, ONT – The Little Montreal
Friday, August 14, 2015- Guelph, ONT – Dstrct
Saturday, August 15, 2015 – Montreal, QC – Grind Festival
Sunday, August 16, 2015 – Cambridge, ONT – TBA
Friday, August 21, 2015 – Portage La Prairie, MB – House Show
Saturday, August 22, 2015 – Brandon, MB – The North Hill Inn

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Live At Dicken’s Calgary, AB

TBM-Divergence-Cover

Divergence – Train Bigger Monkeys

Release Date: July 1, 2014

LABEL: None

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

CATOLOG #  766954778 (IPI #)

UPC CODE #  061297421503

ISRC Codes: CAL9T1400001-00012

  1. Traversing the Storm
  2. Monster
  3. Hypocritic Oath
  4. Terry the Pigeon-Eating Vagrant
  5. Altered States
  6. Dissident Cogs
  7. Glass Case of Emotion
  8. Science Friction
  9. Lack of Morality
  10. Interlude (A Day in the Studio) [Secret Track]
  11. Toe the Line [Bonus Track]
  12. The Art of Desperation [Bonus Track]

Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Train Bigger Monkeys

All songs written by: Train Bigger Monkeys

Produced by: Jess Charlton and Jason Carter

Mixed by: Jess Charlton

Mastered by: Jess Charlton

Album Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Bryce Gorman (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Kevin Watson (Bass)

Band Photo (no logo)

Band Photo (no logo) – From L-R: Jason Carter (Guitar) | Kevin Donovan (Drums) | Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals) | Alex Dobbins (Guitar) | Kevin Watson (Bass)

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Biography

Train Bigger Monkeys is an expression of society force fed life-long corruption. Metal has a way of taking control, and TBM revels in the direction it takes them.

Formed in the winter of 2007, Train Bigger Monkeys have set out to destroy. With a sound that is both melodic and punishing, TBM has succeeded in creating music that melts faces and blasts minds. With a wide array of influences across numerous metal genres you get a taste of death, thrash, progressive, hardcore and straight up metal all rolled into one. Train Bigger Monkeys always bring an energy, technicality and a true passion to the stage that will challenge anyone not to get involved.

They have had the honour to share the stage with metal legends such as Massacre, Archspire, Incantation, and Benighted, and have performed at multiple Death/Chuck Shuldiner tribute shows as well as Vernstock, Farmageddon Open Air, and Calgary Metal Fest.

With 2 full length albums under their belts (The Human Disgrace – 2012 & Divergence – 2014), and a line up that makes it look easy, the band is undoubtedly on their way to success with a sound that is constantly evolving and refining into something truly unique that can only be Train Bigger Monkeys.
Discography: 

2014 – Divergence – Full-length

2012 – The Human Disgrace – Full-length

Shared Stage w/:
Archspire, Benighted, Incantation, Massacre, Chuck Shuldiner/DTA tribute shows

List of Tours and Festivals:
Current Canadian Tour – August 2015

Farmageddon Open Air 2015

Vernstock 2014

Calgary Metal Fest 2012

Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
Raven Picks – Adrián Urías (Guitarist)

Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

0 EPK – Windy CIty Slaughter – Canadian Slaughter Tour 2015

  • May 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Windy City Slaughter

Windy City Slaughter – Canadian Slaughter Tour (2015)

For fans of Protest the Hero, Suicide Silence, The Black Dahlia Murder, Mudvayne

Tour Dates: June 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 2015

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Protest the Hero, Suicide Silence, The Black Dahlia Murder, Bring Me The Horizon

WindyCitySlaughter.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | CD Baby

UPC CODE # 888295084932
ISRC Codes: CAIF81300001-81300006

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“Very quickly I became a fan of the band through the work of their vocalist Dalyn. His voice is quite unique, being both strangely death metal low and deathcore high at the same time. The riff work of Ryan “Carbomb” Sorensen, and bassist Kevin Student brought a nice brand of brutality with the occasional bit of melody, while Joel Zimmerman (no, not THAT Joel Zimmerman) blasted beautifully on the drums. This is one band that I know Crown of Viserys will be following from here on out. They outright kick ass, and I am honestly a bit surprised they didn’t win.” – Crown of Viserys regarding the Edmonton Wacken Metal Battle Canada (2015)
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Top (left to right): Carbomb (Guitar), The Zim (Drums), Kevin S. (Guitar)

Photo credit: Kevin S and Carbomb

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Friday, June 05 – Lethbridge, AB     – The Moose Hall*

(Facebook event)

Saturday, June 06 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn

(Facebook event)

Monday, June 08 – Sudbury, ONT –     Little Montreal

(Facebook event)

Wednesday, June 10 –    Toronto – Nocturne

(Facebook event)

Friday, June 12 –     Oshawa, ONT – The Atria

(Facebook event)

Saturday, June 13 – Guelph, ONT – Dstrct* (Licensed)

(Facebook event)

*All Ages, all other shows are 19+

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Track Listing: Windy City Slaughter – Alpha

  1. Aurora
  2. Grave For Two
  3. Last Breath
  4. Double Tap
  5. Wasted
  6. Alter Ego

All songs written and performed by: Windy City Slaughter
Produced by: Bevin Booth and Windy City Slaughter
Mixed by: Bevin Booth
Mastered by: Troy Glessner (August Burns Red, Devin Townsend, etc.)

Biography

Windy City Slaughter draw up dark imagery through their deafening lows, breakdowns, and occasional pig squeals but the lyrical content defies the genre norm by challenging one to face their greatest fears and overcome them.

Their name is meant to draw up a fear of a rogue serial killer, or a furious storm that is unforgiving. This humble four piece hailing from Grande Prairie, Alberta began in 2012 and has been steadily outgrowing their deathcore genre label by delving into more traditional metal compositions. The band is comprised of Kevin S. on bass, The Zim on drums, and Carbomb as their leading guitarist. Windy City Slaughter is committed to developing their live performance as an engaging and loud act that will lure fans from any metal genre. The band plans to tour eastern Canada June 2015 and has currently released a demo and a full length called ‘Alpha’. Make sure to catch this hurricane of brutal metal as they trek across Canada.

Discography
Alpha – 2014

Festivals
Beaverfest 2014, Wacken Metal Battle Canada (Alberta) 2015

0 EPK – Idolatry – EXEQUIISM TOUR (MAY 2015)

  • May 18, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Idolatry

IDOLATRY – EXEQUIISM TOUR (MAY 2015)

RIYL: Gorgoroth, Behexen, Inquisition, Sargeist, and Horna

Tour Dates | Facebook | Twitter | Last FM

Pre-Sale Link | BigCartel

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idolatry promo

Top (left to right): Nox Invictus (Guitar), Daemonikus Abominor (Drums), Lycaon Vollmond (Guitar), and  Center: Lörd Matzigkeitus (Vocals)

Photo credit: Pandemic Photography (Kevin Eisenlord)

Idolatry tour poster 2015

View all the listed dates on Artist Data : http://artistdata.sonicbids.com/idolatry/shows/

May 16 Winnipeg, Manitoba @ the zoo

May 20 Toronto, Ontario @ Coalition T.O

May 22 Montréal, Québec @ Bar Hemisphère Gauche

May 23 Québec, Québec @ Salle Unisson

May 24 Saguenay, Québec @ K-Baret

May 27 Sudbury, Ontario @ Little Montréal

May 29 Brandon, Manitoba @ North Hill Inn
Stream Clefs au Chambre de Tristêsse: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2015/04/03/an-ncs-video-premiere-idolatry-clefs-au-chambre-de-tristesse-a-key-to-the-room-of-sadness/

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‘Infection Born of Ending’ a 7’ split with Columbus, Ohio Black Metal group Unrest featuring the unique Idolatry track is available to purchase through BigCartel.There will only be 40, hand numbered copies available.The split is available for pre-order April 3, 2015 and will be available June 2015.

 

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Track Listing

Side A: Unrest – Of Filth

Side B: Idolatry – Clefs au Chambre de Tristêsse / …Once Thought of Webs

 

Pre-order link: http://idolatry.bigcartel.com/product/idolatry-unrest-7-split-infection-born-of-ending-preorder

Discography:
Self-titled EP – 2014
Infection Born of Ending – 2015

Biography

Creaking, bleak and articulate in its fury, Idolatry perform dynamic black metal that is at once cold and calculating, and then a schizophrenic catharsis. Comprised of members from Edmonton’s finest pedigree of extreme metal with singular vision to be old Norway’s soldier in Canada’s frozen tundra of misery. Live, Idolatry is corpse painted, spiked, and manic, raiding crowds of their attention to all else….terrifying. At the pen, Idolatry is wise and ancient. Heavily steeped in philosophy and the defense of Atheistic Satanism and the expulsion of abhorrent inner turmoil.

Fear what is coming….. Lest the mirrors paint your face in our madness.
“Idolatry creates basic black metal with a flowing melodic inner structure despite its raw exterior. The strikingly morose atmosphere of the music is what appealed to me the most.” – Deathmetal.org

“The music gets under your skin and writhes like worms in your head. Its dismal melodies tend to stay in your head, too. The finishing instrumental segment over the video’s closing credits is eerie, dramatic, and powerful — and it offers no hope either” – NoCleanSinging.com

Dreadful, horrifying, and ear shattering black metal emanates like some kind of noxious fog from my speakers, enveloping my very being with its disgusting, cathartic wails. This must be Idolatry, and their debut release.
– Crown of Viserys

0 Idolatry – Exequiism Tour (May 2015)

  • May 16, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Idolatry

IDOLATRY – EXEQUIISM TOUR (MAY 2015)

RIYL: Gorgoroth, Behexen, Inquisition, Sargeist, and Horna

Tour Dates | Facebook | Twitter | Last FM

Pre-Sale Link | BigCartel

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idolatry promo

Top (left to right): Nox Invictus (Guitar), Daemonikus Abominor (Drums), Lycaon Vollmond (Guitar), and  Center: Lörd Matzigkeitus (Vocals)

Photo credit: Pandemic Photography (Kevin Eisenlord)

Idolatry tour poster 2015

View all the listed dates on Artist Data : http://artistdata.sonicbids.com/idolatry/shows/

May 16 Winnipeg, Manitoba @ the zoo

May 20 Toronto, Ontario @ Coalition T.O

May 22 Montréal, Québec @ Bar Hemisphère Gauche

May 23 Québec, Québec @ Salle Unisson

May 24 Saguenay, Québec @ K-Baret

May 27 Sudbury, Ontario @ Little Montréal

May 29 Brandon, Manitoba @ North Hill Inn

Stream Clefs au Chambre de Tristêsse: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2015/04/03/an-ncs-video-premiere-idolatry-clefs-au-chambre-de-tristesse-a-key-to-the-room-of-sadness/

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‘Infection Born of Ending’ a 7’ split with Columbus, Ohio Black Metal group Unrest featuring the unique Idolatry track is available to purchase through BigCartel.There will only be 40, hand numbered copies available.The split is available for pre-order April 3, 2015 and will be available June 2015.

split

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Track Listing

Side A: Unrest – Of Filth

Side B: Idolatry – Clefs au Chambre de Tristêsse / …Once Thought of Webs

Pre-order link: http://idolatry.bigcartel.com/product/idolatry-unrest-7-split-infection-born-of-ending-preorder

Discography:
Self-titled EP – 2014
Infection Born of Ending – 2015

Biography

Creaking, bleak and articulate in its fury, Idolatry perform dynamic black metal that is at once cold and calculating, and then a schizophrenic catharsis. Comprised of members from Edmonton’s finest pedigree of extreme metal with singular vision to be old Norway’s soldier in Canada’s frozen tundra of misery. Live, Idolatry is corpse painted, spiked, and manic, raiding crowds of their attention to all else….terrifying. At the pen, Idolatry is wise and ancient. Heavily steeped in philosophy and the defense of Atheistic Satanism and the expulsion of abhorrent inner turmoil.

Fear what is coming….. Lest the mirrors paint your face in our madness.
“Idolatry creates basic black metal with a flowing melodic inner structure despite its raw exterior. The strikingly morose atmosphere of the music is what appealed to me the most.” – Deathmetal.org

“The music gets under your skin and writhes like worms in your head. Its dismal melodies tend to stay in your head, too. The finishing instrumental segment over the video’s closing credits is eerie, dramatic, and powerful — and it offers no hope either” – NoCleanSinging.com

Dreadful, horrifying, and ear shattering black metal emanates like some kind of noxious fog from my speakers, enveloping my very being with its disgusting, cathartic wails. This must be Idolatry, and their debut release.
– Crown of Viserys

0 NEWS: Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

  • May 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Keychain · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL = Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5

KeyChainOfficial.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Tumblr |Google + | Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo

Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

Photo Credit – Carlos Guerra

Shock Rock City – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – This Is It – Watch here.

Live Video – Like A Rockstar – Watch here.

Cover Video – Wastin’ Gas (Dallas Smith) – Watch here.

Upcoming Dates:

May 29 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC

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Rise Up Eastern Canadian Dates

June 8 – Beer Exchange – Windsor, ON

June 9 – Music Club – London, ON

June 10 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON

June 11 – Rainbow Bistro – Ottawa, ON

June 12 – Exit Bar – Montreal, QC

June 13 – Le Cercle – Quebec City

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June 26 – L’Alize – Montreal, QC – Event info here.

    Ballsy, catchy, raw, and energizing, these are some of the words to best describe Montreal, QC based KEYCHAIN, a band that opens doors with their Urban Party Rock and takes fans to where they want to be in a full-on engagement of showmanship. Lacquered with a strong sense of identity, KEYCHAIN is a sincere homage to the pioneers of rock. Featuring guitar architect Bran Panic, vocalist JP LaChapelle (MIRE), bassist Dany Toxik (Shotgun Highway, What Comes To Life) and drummer Zack Terga, their soon to be released debut album will please your palate and explode your speakers as the their first single ‘Shock Rock City’ produced by Kevin Jardine and mastered by Glen Robinson has been released to pay respects to the rock bosses of past and empower the new generation of rock & roll youth.

Listen to ‘Shock Rock City’ at the following links:

Soundcloud

Bandcamp

“We want this track and the soon to be followed album to be everywhere; in your headphones, in your car, on your job site and at your party. It’s our playground and your canvas. We have an unstoppable drive to be heard, to earn the people’s respect and give real rock fans a kick in the chest!” comments vocalist JP LaChapelle

Their yet to be titled debut album takes rock culture through the urban jungle. With this generation’s sense of core rock values like freedom of speech, sexual liberty, brotherhood and respect; they focus on appreciating each culture’s differences as riches and joining them in one solid bond. In this millennium, open all bridges; vigorously celebrate life and meld strength with passion. Turnt-up fashion and a call to Action…  Walk through the world of KEYCHAIN.

For more info, please visit http:/www.keychainofficial.com.

 

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“Good vocals, nice vibe of great 90’s rock bands.” -Mark Zubek (CEO of Zedd Records)

 

“Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly. I can’t wait to hear more!”

-Stone (Metal Odyssey)

 

“This is good music, and the production in excellent.” -Pierre Garcin (La Grosse Radio)

 

“This tune is slammin’!” -Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope/Uplift Studios)

1 EPK – False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP (2015)

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Flag

False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Meshuggah, Pantera, The Acacia Strain, and Lamb of God

FalseFlagCalgary.wordpress.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Tour Dates
Youtube | Last.FM | Google +
Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Big Cartel

Download Album Art | Download High Resolution Photo | Download Album Lyrics

These guys don’t just write riffs, they craft songs and that’s the best compliment I can give any band. I look forward to hearing a full length from these guys as if they can keep up this kind of quality over the course of a full album then they will definitely be a forced to be reckoned with on the metal scene.- That Metal Station

“In their punishing debut, Calgary metal trio False Flag skirt between multiple sub-genres while never fully committing to one. As such, they’ve created something original and crushing that is never cliché.” – Sarah Kitteringham, BeatRoute

“…With their punkified Meshuggah-esque guitar judding, and powerful howling vocals, they got the crowd moving.” – Beatroute

“What metal is lacking is more bands like False Flag who realize how vast the genre is, how much imagery, lyrical themes and sounds are available, and who take only what is right for them to make their music, without being embarrassed or strident about the boundaries.” – Gareth Watkins, BeatRoute,

FRONT

Album Artwork: Russ Gauthier

Download Album Cover | Download Lyrics

Release Date: August 4, 2015
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

Track Listing

  1. Sacrifice Of Solitude
  2. Perfidious
  3. Reversion Of Sin
  4. Nest Of Vipers

Album Length:

Promo photo - false flagTop (left to right): Mike Harach (Guitar), Dan Ishak (Bass), Russ Gauthier (Guitar/vocals), and John Byskal (Drums)

Photo credit: Channing Peterson

False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP – Nest of Vipers Tour

Calgary’s down-tuned super group False Flag are a heavy hitting 4 piece that produce loud groovy metal.

Formed in 2012 as a side project for Russ Gauthier (Lordosis, Meggido, and We Found The Body) and Nick Purdy (Meggido). They soon recruited Garrett McElroy (AfterEarth) as a bass player and recorded their first EP (Orobas) at Garrett’s apartment studio.

Prior to performing at Calgary Metalfest, and Vernstock the band recruited Dan Ishak (Meggido, Stinger) on bass as Garrett’s band Afterearth was picking up steam. In January 2014 False Flag started recording the full length album “Suffer In Silence”. Finally guitarist Mike Harach (Meggido, Stinger) was added and solidified the bands thick live sound. John Byskal (We Found The Body) joined the band (replacing Nick Purdy) in February 2015 and their lineup was settled.

False Flag is currently in the studio recording their 3rd release, “Nest Of Vipers” EP. The EP will be released August 4th, 2015 and will start with an Alberta/Saskatchewan tour July 2015.

Album Artwork: Russ Gauthier

Download Album Cover | Download Lyrics

Release Date: August 4, 2015
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

Track Listing

  1. Sacrifice Of Solitude
  2. Perfidious
  3. Reversion Of Sin
  4. Nest Of Vipers

Album Length:

Mapl and socan-whiteAlbum Credits:

All songs written and performed by False Flag

Produced & mixed by Garrett McElroy at Oracle Studios & mastered by Alan Sasha Laskow at Perfect Fifth

Album Line Up:

Russ Gauthier (guitar/vocals/drums), Dan Ishak (Bass, Mike Harach (Guitar/backup vocals), John Byskal (drums)

Live Line Up:

Russ Gauthier (guitar/vocals), Dan Ishak (bass), Mike Harach (guitar, backup vocals), John Byskal (drums)

Tours & Festivals:

Upcoming Shows (2015)

JUNE 14 – SUNDAY (3:00-3:45 pm)

RYLEY, AB – FARMAGEDDON OPEN AIR FESTIVAL

W/ GRIM REAPER, AGGRESSION +

Facebook Event | Festival Poster

NEST OF VIPERS TOUR 2015

Download tour poster | View tour dates on Artistdata

JULY 21 – TUESDAY

MEDICINE HAT – OLYS TAPHOUSE

W/STATUE OF DEMUR, LEAVE THE LIVING, MORBIDLY DEPRAVED

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 22 – WEDNESDAY

REGINA – THE EXCHANGE/THE CLUB

W/STATUE OF DEMUR, TBA

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 23 – THURSDAY

SASKATOON – TBA

W/ STATUE OF DEMUR

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 24 – FRIDAY

EDMONTON – RENDEZVOUS PUB (10149 149 St, Edmonton, Alberta)

W/STATUE OF DEMUR, AFTEREARTH, DECREPITATION, TBA

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 25 – SATURDAY

RED DEER – SLUMLAND THEATRE (4732-50th St., Red Deer, Alberta)

W/ AFTEREARTH, WIVES TAIL, DECREPITATION,

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 26 – SUNDAY

CALGARY – MORGANS PUB

W/ AFTEREARTH & STATUE OF DEMUR

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 31 – FRIDAY

CALGARY – DISTORTION

W/ FROM THE WOLVES, LORDOSIS

OH SHIT, THE ELECTRIC REVIVAL

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

  Discography:

Nest of Vipers EP – 2015

-Coming Soon-

Suffer in Silence – 2014

Orobas EP – 2013

Shared Stage w/

Exit Strategy, Stab Twist Pull, The Great Sabatini, Archspire, Grim Reaper and Incantation

Festivals:

Vernstock 2013, Calgary Metalfest 2014, Farmageddon 2015

Videos

Suffer In Silence (2014)

Path of Destruction (Live 2015)

 

0 NEWS: Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Announces Ontario / Quebec Tour Dates

  • January 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Milo McMahon

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 28, 2015

EP/ ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL = Neil Young, The Beatles, Black Keys, John Frusciante, Alt-J, Beach Boys, Dan Mangan, Joel Plaskett, Sam Roberts, Pink Floyd

MiloMcMahon.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Instagram

Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Announces Ontario / Quebec Tour Dates

EP Stream – Gone Too Long – http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/milo_mcmahon-gone_too_long_ep_stream

Video – Buyin’ A Truck – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hWLfqoGjJI

Video – Big City Hustle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VYK1zsdVbY

      Montreal based solo rock musician Milo McMahon is proud to announce he will be hitting the road at the beginning of March (dates listed below) in support of his latest EP‘Gone Too Long’ released last October to follow up his first release of 2014, the self-produced debut album ‘Big City Hustle’.

“The last 12 months have been a whirlwind, and the reaction to Gone Too Long EP has been amazing. The live show is our bread and butter, so we’re really excited to get back on the road and bring these songs to life.” comments McMahon.

With his infectious stage presence, impressive guitar playing and powerful voice, McMahon has harvested a following of enthusiastic fans from across Canada with two releases in one year. His most recent, the three song EP ‘Gone Too Long’ was produced by Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals) and features performances by Joseph Yarmush of Suuns along with Lisa Iwanycki Moore of Blood & Glass. His debut album, ‘Big City Hustle’ released in March of 2014 explores the dichotomy of the struggle to make it as a successful musician in downtown Toronto along with his second life: that of a tree planter in the wilds of Northern Canada where he spent over two years living in a tent in the Canadian wilderness planting over one million trees.

The youngest of five, Milo was born at home in Dublin, Ireland but relocated to wintry Winnipeg, MB shortly after where he developed a love of all things Canadian: canoeing, hockey and rock n’ roll. Early memories of Guns n’ Roses on the living room hi-fi, Neil Young’s Harvest Moon on long car rides and later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers on repeat on his first Walkman have certainly left an impression on the 27-year-old singer/songwriter, whose refreshing brand of garage rock produces songs that are both musically innovative and lyrically engaging.

1. Gone Too Long (2:58)
2. Come Get Me Eyes (2:49)
3. Buyin’ A Truck (3:01)

EP Length: 8:49

Show Dates

Mar 4 – Kingston, ON – Musiikki Cafe

Mar 5 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill w/ Kyle Chivers & Television Road

Mar 6 – Guelph, ON – Senti Lodge

Mar 7 – Hamilton, ON – Homegrown Hamilton

Mar 8 – Stoney Creek, ON – Chuggy’s (4pm show)

Mar 10 – Simcoe, ON – Simcoe Little Theatre

Mar 11 – Toronto, ON – The Painted Lady w/ Sam Klass

Mar 13 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse

Mar 14 – Wakefield, QC – Kaffe

Mar 15 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Room

Mar 17 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo w/ Harvest Soon & The Nursery

May 2015 (Date TBA) – Toronto , ON – Canadian Music Week

For more info, please visit these following links:

http://www.milomcmahon.com

http://www.facebook.com/milomcmahon

http://www.twitter.com/milomcmahon

http://www.youtube.com/milomcmahonmusic

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“I would have to say that you owe it to yourself to see Milo and his band. It is absolutely a must-see act if you love rock music and want to see an up-and-comer playing the style the way it should be played: with energy and integrity.” – Hot Soupe

“We can feel Milo’s talent in his music, and the energy that his band brings to the act. The vocalist and frontman Milo is definitely a talented singer – he has a very nice and soothing voice, with a wide vocal range. There is definitely a lot of potential to move up for this Montreal musician.” – (Live Review) – The Scene Mag

“The first track, “Gone Too Long”, is both melodic and catchy with some fairly awesome flute playing. The second track, “Come Get Me Eyes”, a little more rock than the first track, is equally as catchy. The guitar and bass, along with the lyrics, really stand out on this track. The last track, “Buyin’ a Truck”, is a fun song about missing somebody. I can see it being a good sing-along tune as well.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“Big City Hustle is definitely one of the more interesting eclectic I’ve heard in a while…. It takes a lot of courage to make a concept album, especially to do one alone, and McMahon grabs the bull by the horns with full-force. This album shows the beginnings of a very promising musical career and should not be overlooked.” – The Scene Mag

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