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0 JULIET RUIN Premiere ‘Fight To Win’ Lyric Video + Show Dates w/ Jinjer In Calgary & Edmonton

  • October 22, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Juliet Ruin · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 22, 2019

For fans of Halestorm, The Agonist, Jinjer, Evanescence, Killswitch Engage

JULIET RUIN Premiere ‘Fight To Win’ Lyric Video + Show Dates w/ Jinjer In Calgary & Edmonton

New Album “Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos” Out Now!

 

L-R: Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals, Jesse Bauman – Drums, Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals, Wesley Rands – Guitar, Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk Photography

Edmonton, AB’s JULIET RUIN recently released their first full-length album “Old Stardust, Love and Chaos” on September 6, 2019 to follow their 2017 debut self titled EP. The release promises to be more technical with heavy instrumentation, including some dabbling in low tuned 7 string guitars to create an original sound chock full of catchy hooks that convey a fresh and emotive feel to their heavy music. Lead vocalist Jess Ruin has added more screams, but also more clean techniques with her pop-esque power vocals. Fans of forward-thinking modern metal such as Evanescence, System of a Down, and Killswitch Engage should take special note of this powerful and emotive Canadian band.

Teaming up with GhostCultMag.com, JULIET RUIN is excited to premiere their latest lyric video for the track ‘Fight To Win’ at the following link HERE.

The band adds:

“‘Fight to Win’ is probably one of the more unique tracks on the album. It begins softly and quickly changes pace, flowing into our most experimental vocals in the verses. FTW is a wordy and exciting track with an array of vocal styles. The verses of this one are special vocally because of creative on-the-spot thinking in the studio by Diego Fernandez. The last-minute change to make the verses more spoken the entire mood of the song different. FTW is an ode to owning up to a vengeful nature just to flaunt it proudly as a warning sign.”

Digital stream and download of JULIET RUIN‘s debut album “Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos” is available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Amazon.

Music Video ‘Spite’ here.

Lyric Video ‘Seasons’ here.

In additional news, JULIET RUIN will be supporting Ukraine’s Jinjer in Calgary on October 29th and Edmonton on October 30th.

The band adds:

“We as a band are absolutely honoured to be opening up for Jinjer, we are all fans and their meteoric rise has been a pleasure to watch.”

Show Dates:
Oct 29 – Calgary, AB – Dickens w/ Jinjer, The Browning, Sumo Cyco
Oct 30 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room w/ Jinjer, The Browning, Sumo Cyco


Track Listing:
1. Simple Wars (4:54)
2. Spite (3:49)
3. Violent Hands (4:11)
4. Details Kill (4:43)
5. FTW (5:18)
6. Seasons (3:49)
7. With Only Rage (4:44)
8. Charlatan (4:12)
9. Stay Gold (3:28)
10. Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos (4:50)
Album Length: 44:03

For more info:
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“Every band needs to find that element, which connects them with a fanbase, and Juliet Ruin has done that early on in their career.” – PureGrainAudio

“Pre-album single “Spite” that features a Sprite logo is also reminiscent of “Cloud Factory” era Jinjer with an excellent vocal range on show. Blending riffs seamlessly with gravity defying leaps between sub-genres from classic Metal to Hard Rock to Metalcore, it’s a nice twist on the conventional approach.” – Metal Noise

“If you are into Halestorm, Jinjer, Killswitch Engage you are gonna fall in love with this group not just a bit. But madly and deeply! Grab a hold of this gem of a release on the 6th of September you aint gonna regret it , cos Juliet Ruin aint gonna “Ruin” ya day they are gonna make it !! ” – The Metal Gods Meltdown

“An album full of energy, fluid, strong! Aggressive! Powerful!! Continuous, forceful!” – Darkzen Dragon Metal Angels

“From hardrock, to metalcore and everythign in between, Juliet Ruin delivers a fun and interesting record with many sounds, attitudes and emotions.” – Heavy New York

“I have been really enjoying the heck out of this album” – Craank

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0 Calgary’s THIRD CHAMBER Announce Alberta Tour Dates; Streaming First Single Off Politically Charged EP “Harvesting Our Decay”

  • October 17, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Third Chamber

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Montreal, QC – October 17, 2019

For fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, At the Gates, Misery Index, Napalm Death

Calgary’s THIRD CHAMBER Announce Alberta Tour Dates

Streaming First Single Off Politically Charged EP “Harvesting Our Decay”


Photo Credit: Neil McElmon – ConcertSocks

Comprised of several musicians with a long history in Calgary’s metal scene (Culled, After Earth, Meddigo, False Flag, WAKE, Disciples of Power, Exit Strategy, and Razorwing), THIRD CHAMBER is cooking up a new, yet familiar death metal sound that will nourish even the pickiest of metal enthusiasts.

Set to unleash their debut EP “Harvesting Our Decay” on November 22nd, 2019, the band will be hitting the road for four dates across the province of Alberta in November and December.


Show Dates:
Nov 23 – Red Deer, AB – The Krossing
Nov 29 – Medicine Hat, AB – Heartwood Cafe
Nov 30 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room Temple
Dec 6 – Calgary, AB – Dickens

With death being the main ingredient in their metal melting pot, hints of grindcore and hardcore also stand out amidst flavours of politically charged lyrics. THIRD CHAMBER is not music for the soft, besides being musically ferocious, the lyrical content is a brutal reflection of the current state of the world. From negative motivations of religious organizations, the effects of social media on mental distress, the ever-growing pride of ignorance, the exploitation of our natural resources for the profit of the wealthy and the manipulation and lack of actual truth in most media consumed by the ever-growing bewildered herd.

The band comments:

“Lyrically the songs are based on the current politicized state of the world. Environmentally, economically and socially everything is used by the beating drums of those in power to maintain control and their position. Musically we are aiming to help you cope with said issues by providing an aggressive yet melodic 25 minutes of blackened death metal sure to make you drive faster and work out harder and maybe even help people realize that a 1st world problem is the least of their problems.”

THIRD CHAMBER is for fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, At the Gates, Misery Index, Napalm Death.

Watch the ‘Harvesting Our Decay’ lyric video HERE.

EP pre-order here. (Digital, CD and a limited quantity of hand-numbered cassettes)

Track Listing:
1. Parasitic Communion (4:45)
2. Mind Rot (3:05)
3. Choke (4:07)
4. Harvesting Our Decay (4:24)
5. Terror Formed (4:28)
EP Length: 20:51

 

For more info:
ThirdChamber.ca
Facebook.com/thirdchamber.ca
Instagram.com/3rdchamberband

About:

Comprised of several musicians with a long history in Calgary’s metal scene, Third Chamber is cooking up a new, yet familiar death metal sound that will nourish even the pickiest of metal enthusiasts.

With death being the main ingredient in their metal melting pot, hints of grindcore and hardcore also stand out amidst flavours of politically charged lyrics. Third Chamber is not music for the soft, besides being musically ferocious, the lyrical content is a brutal reflection of the current state of the world. From negative motivations of religious organizations, the effects of social media on mental distress, the ever-growing pride of ignorance, the exploitation of our natural resources for the profit of the wealthy and the manipulation and lack of actual truth in most media consumed by the ever-growing bewildered herd.

In 2019, Third Chamber is releasing their debut five-track EP “Harvesting Our Decay”.

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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Open 2019 Submissions

  • March 1, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News

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Calgary, AB – March 1, 2019

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Open 2019 Submissions

YYCMusicAwards.com

Showcasing and honouring the incredible musical talent produced in the Calgary area for the last three years, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce artist submissions for its 4th annual gala being hosted on September 22, 2019, at The Palace Theatre. Submissions will open as of March 1st until May 31st. Last year’s event toasted 20 award categories and witnessed highlights such as power trio The Static Shift winning three awards for Group of The Year, Rock Recording of The Year and Single of The Year along with songstress Kate Stevens winning two awards for Female Artist of The Year and the Zackariah & The Prophets Memorial Award (full list of 2018 YYCMA winners here). This year’s 2019 YYCMA’s will celebrate artists in 23 categories with nominations and tickets for the gala being announced on July 26th, 2019.

“The YYC Music Awards Board of Directors is happy to open submissions for the 2019 YYCMA’s. This event was born from our love and pride of this city’s talented music scene, and it’s always an exciting time to see Calgary artists submit their work. We look forward to celebrating Calgary’s talented artists, and those that support them, this September at the 4th Annual YYC Music Awards Gala.” comments Shannon Ambrose – Public Relations & Media Director.

Artists interested in submitting their works for the 2019 YYC Music Awards can apply at the following link: https://yycmusicawards.com/apply/online-submission-form/ (Submissions begin March 1st and end May 31st)

Please note submission requirements:

Recording Submission:
The album or single must have been commercially released between March 1st, 2018 and February 28th, 2019 to be eligible. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and the YYCMA will not accept submissions for materials released outside this time frame. Singles may not be part of a collection previously nominated.

Who can apply?
Artists from the Calgary area, including Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore, and areas up to a maximum 125 km radius of the City of Calgary.

Deadline:
To be considered for a 2019 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight Mountain Time on May 31, 2018. No extensions will be granted.

Category Description & Eligibility:
Full Details can be read here.

2019 YYC Music Awards Categories:

Recording Awards:
Artists may only submit to one of the following categories:
– Alternative Recording of the Year
– Blues/Jazz Recording of the Year
– Classical Recording of the Year
– Country Recording of the Year
–  Contemporary Inspirational Recording of The Year
– EDM  Recording of The Year
– Folk Recording of the Year
– Jazz Recording of The Year
– Metal Recording of the Year
– Pop Recording of the Year
– R & B / Soul Recording of The Year
– Rap / Hip-Hop Recording of The Year
– Rock Recording of the Year
– World Music Recording of the Year

Artistic/Industry Awards:
Artists may submit to more than one of these categories:
– Female Artist of the Year
– Group of the Year
– Industry Person of the Year
– Male Artist of the Year
– Music Video of the Year
– People’s Choice Award
– Single of the Year
– Songwriter of the Year
– Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award

2018 Nominees Spotify Playlist here.

For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/YYC_MusicAwards

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.

Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship

About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Relations Director
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Funding Director

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0 Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announces 2019 Lineup w/ Crobot, Great Electric Quest, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter and More!

  • February 25, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2019

420MusicAndArtsFestival.ca

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Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announces 2019 Lineup 
w/ Crobot, Great Electric Quest, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter and More!


    Returning in a haze of smoke for the third year is Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival slated for the weekend of April 18-20, 2019. This three-day festival celebrates the 420 culture with a varied selection of stoner, sludge and psychedelic music, and the 2019 edition promises a solid lineup of local and international talent. The full festival pass is $60 CAD in advance, with single day tickets and other ticket packages available.

A new addition to the festival this year is a custom 420 Music & Arts Festival beer, which will be unveiled prior to the fest on March 29, 2019, at New Level Brewery with musical accompaniment from Hypnopilot and tasty munchies provided by Dogzilla. A standalone event from the festival, the admission is $10 and includes the first pint. Capacity is limited to 50 people, but the beer will be available at the festival and liquor stores in the vicinity of the festival venue.

Facebook event link

The main event will take place at the County Line Saloon April 18-20, 2019 and will include the musical stylings of Crobot, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter, Mark Deutrom‘s Bellringer, The Grudge, Great Electric Quest and more! Expanding the genre selection even more than past years, there is something for every rock and metal lover from groovy rock, to hard rock blues, to party metal and sludgy psychedelic rock.

Full Festival Lineup:
Crobot (Pottsville, PA)
Great Electric Quest (San Diego)
Valley of the Sun (Cincinnati)
Disenchanter (Portland)
La Chinga (Vancouver)
Mark Deutrom’s Bellringer (Austin)
Woodhawk (Calgary)
HERON (Vancouver)
The Grudge (UK)
Mammoth Grove (Calgary)
Buffalo Bud Buster (Calgary)
Bloated Pig (Calgary)
BORT (Vancouver)
Denimachine (Calgary)
Rebuild/Repair (Edmonton)
Shadow Weaver (Calgary)
Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon)
The Baseborn Band (Calgary)
Brown Dwarf (Red Deer)
TerraGanja (Red Deer)
Father Moon (Calgary)
Row of Giants (Calgary)

Ticket Prices:

Thursday $15 Advance/ $20 Door

Friday $25 Advance/ $30 Door

Saturday $30 Advance/ $35 Door

Three day pass $60 Advance / $75 Door (unless sold out)

Other multiday ticket packages are available on the website.

https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/

Event Links:

Main Event: www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/

Expo: www.facebook.com/events/1000439500145565/

New Level Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: www.facebook.com/events/1216767781781769/

Pinball Tournament: www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

About:

The 420 Music & Arts Festival is a Calgary-based Festival owned and organized locally. The Festival founders created the unique annual event as a medium to unite music, artists and both medical and recreational cannabis with a focus on changing common stereotypes.

Since their inaugural year in 2017, Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival is three days of rad music and fuzzy vibes. The festival showcases bands from across Canada, USA  and overseas ranging from stoner rock, desert rock, doom & sludge metal and kick ass rock n roll along with multiple exhibitors and vendors related to 420 culture. Past headliners have been Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch, La Chinga, Wo Fat, Anciients and Black Mastiff.

For all news about 420 Music & Arts Festival events, please visit the following links:

Official Website: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/420FestivalYYC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/420musicandartsfestival
Travel Alberta: https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/events/420-music-and-arts-festival-6972/
Festival Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/
Pinball Tournament Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

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“Music and weed the stars of 420 Fest” – Calgary Herald

The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash…A primary goal of the festival organizers is to bring an outdoor festival feel to a single venue while providing a platform for western-Canadian marijuana activists.” The Gauntlet

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0 Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce First Batch 2019 Bands

  • November 30, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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Calgary, AB – November 30, 2018

420MusicAndArtsFestival.ca
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Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce First Batch 2019 Bands

Early Bird Passes Available Now!

What the press is saying:The Rock Metal Podcast: Interview with festival co-organizer CC Getty here.The Gauntlet: The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash here.

Daily Hive: 420 Music and Arts Festival returning to Calgary for a second year here.

Hellbound: Festivals You Don’t Wanna Miss here.

 

Growing into one of Canada’s best events to celebrate 420 culture, METALHEADS UNITED is proud to announce the first batch of bands for the 2019 line-up of the 420 Music & Arts Festival being hosted in Calgary, AB, Canada on April 18th, 19th, and 20th.

The line up features an assortment of stoner, psychedelic, heavy rock, sludge and doom with a range of returning festival alumni and fresh talent that is sure to satisfy attendees and their craving for good times and great music. Last year’s festival fan favourite and huge crowd pleaser San Diego’s Great Electric Quest return with their partying blend of classic metal and stoner rock. They will be joined on the line up by festival veterans Heron (Vancouver), Mammoth Grove (Calgary), Brown Dwarf (Red Deer) and Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon). Confirmed to perform on the festival for the first time will be Bort (Vancouver), Bloated Pig (Calgary), Denimachine (Calgary), The Baseborn Band (Calgary), Shadow Weaver (Calgary), Row of Giants (Calgary) and all the way from the UK, the event’s first ever European act, groovy progressive stoner rock band The Grudge on their first trip to North America (links to the bands listed below).

In addition to the festival’s music programming, the 2019 festivities will be offering an expanded selection of events that will be hosted at various venues in Calgary, which includes a Pinball Tournament at Pin-Bar (501 17th Ave SW) on April 20th. More details events to be announced.

Early bird passes are now on sale for only $50 CAD at the following link: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/   

2019 Line Up (more to be announced)

Returning Acts:

Great Electric Quest (San Diego) www.facebook.com/electricquest/
Heron (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/herondoom/
Mammoth Grove (Calgary) www.facebook.com/mammothgrove/
Brown Dwarf (Red Deer) www.facebook.com/browndwarftheband/
Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/
New to the Festival
The Grudge (UK) www.facebook.com/stonethegrudge/
Bort (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/
Bloated Pig (Calgary) www.facebook.com/Bloatedpigmusic/
Denimachine (Calgary) www.facebook.com/denimachine/
The Baseborn Band (Calgary) www.facebook.com/The-Baseborn-Band-143840236279440/
Shadow Weaver (Calgary) www.facebook.com/ShadowWeaverRock/
Row of Giants (Calgary) www.instagram.com/rowofgiants

For all news about 420 Music & Arts Festival events, please visit the following links:

Official Website: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/420FestivalYYC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/420musicandartsfestival
Travel Alberta: https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/events/420-music-and-arts-festival-6972/
Festival Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/
Pinball Tournament Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

About:

Since their inaugural year in 2017, Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival is three days of rad music and fuzzy vibes. The festival showcases bands from across Canada and USA ranging from stoner rock, desert rock, doom & sludge metal and kick ass rock n roll along with multiple exhibitors and vendors (Hemporium, Millie’s Tree, Norml Canada, SANE Clothing, The Perogy Boyz, Waffles & Chix, Mammoth Beard Co and more) related to 420 culture. Past headliners have been Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch, La Chinga, Wo Fat, Anciients and Black Mastiff.

 

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0 NEWS: Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN Premiere New Lyric Video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ via Metal Nation Radio

  • September 23, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Illyrian · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Sept 23, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Revocation, Lazarus AD, Havok, Battlecross, Exodus

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Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN Premiere New Lyric Video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ via Metal Nation Radio

New Album Out October 7th

Show Dates:

October 1 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – CD Release Show – info
w/ Tyrant, Gales of Avalon, Leave The Living

October 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – Oly’s Ale House
w/ WMD, World Class White Trash, Junkies Rush, Poke the Bear


L-R: Scott Onofrychuk (Guitar/Vocals) | Jeff Perry (Bass/Vocals) | Brandon McNeil (Guitar/Vocals) | Darren May (Drums)
Photo Credit: Brad Scott

     Calgary thrashers ILLYRIAN have teamed up with Metal Nation Radio for the premiere of their second single and lyric video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ in support of their upcoming album ‘Round 2: Fight!’ due out on October 7th. The album was co-produced by the band with Casey Lewis at Echo Base Studios plus mastered by Sacha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) at Perfect Fifth Studios.

To listen to ‘Zeta Reticulan’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/calgary-thrashers-illyrian-premiere-new-lyric-video-zeta-reticulan-via-metal-nation-radio/

calgary thrashers illyrian premiere new lyric video 'zeta reticulan' via metal nation radio - metal nation news

Formed in 2011 under the name Hellborn Death Engines, the band is resurfacing under the new moniker ILLYRIAN with the recent additions of bassist / vocalist Jeff Perry (Sikarra, ex-Animus Labyrinth) plus British drum sensation Darren May (ex-Deacon Birch) who have brought new and progressive musical mindsets into the band to join original and founding members Scott Onofrychuk (guitars/vocals) and Brandon McNeil (guitar/vocals).

Evolving into a highly technical group playing thrash metal with their erratic and precise on-stage delivery, rapier wit, along with nostalgic charm, ILLYRIAN have removed the constraints of conventional metal sub-genre formula to replace their sound with a melting pot of technical thrash riffs, blistering solos, prog-influenced rhythms along with the band’s signature tri-vocal attack.

Album pre-order at the following link: http://illyrian.bandcamp.com/album/round-2-fight

To get your FREE download of the title track ‘Round 2: Fight!’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/illyrian-round-2-fight-free-song-download

You can can also check out the lyric video for ‘Round 2: Fight!’ at the followinglink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm915PWlBwE 

1. Walking In Sunshine (5:41)
2. Round 2: Fight! (4:31)
3. Opulent & Imperial (3:58)
4. Chaotic Neutral (3:28)
5. Zeta Reticulan (4:29)
6. Mindbender (4:25)
7. Five by Five (The Dark Slayer Comes) (4:06)
8. Wings of Freedom (4:47)
9. Technodrone (3:50)
10. Sound of The Serpent Siren (4:47)

Album Length: 44:05

 

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

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0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2016 Performing Artists

  • September 14, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – September 14, 2016

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2016 Performing Artists

September 25th At Studio Bell (National Music Centre)

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     Recognizing the achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC Music Awards is proud to announce the artists performing at this year’s inaugural event on Sept 25th at Studio Bell in the National Music Centre with hosting duties from local comedian Andrew Albert. Doors will be at 7pm with the ceremony beginning at 8:15pm. Tickets for the event are available for purchase online at YYCMusicAwards.com. Ticket price is $39.99 plus service fees.

2016 YYC Music Awards Performers:

  1. Kay L ft Voyce (Nominated for Pop Recording of The Year)
  2. Jason Hastie & The Alibi (Nominated for Country Recording of The Year, Group of The Year, Music Video of The Year, Singer / Songwriter of The Year, Single of The Year)
  3. The New Electric (Nominated for Group of The Year, Music Video of Year, Pop Recording of The Year, Single of The Year)
  4. Al Muirhead (Nominated for Jazz Recording of The Year, Male Artist of The Year) w/ Tyler Hornby(Nominated for Jazz Recording of The Year, Male Artist of The Year), Kodi Hutchinson of Hutchinson Andrew Trio(Nominated for Jazz Recording of The Year) & Johnny Summer (Nominated for Jazz Recording of The Year)
  5. The Wisers (Nominated for Alternative Recording of The Year)
  6. Divinity (Nominated for Metal Recording of The Year)

The YYC Music Awards are founded by music industry veterans Darren Gilbert (producer, Off The T-Can Studio), Shannon Ambrose (The Portal Magazine) & Leanne Harrison (SIN Agency) to celebrate the artists that embrace Calgary at home, entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.

The YYC Music Awards categories and nominees:
http://yycmusicawards.com/award-categories/

ALTERNATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by X92.9 FM Calgary’s Alternative

Alright Gents – Ok Guys

Gabe Romero – Suburban Soul Train

Nobaby – Food Album

Septembryo – iBelieve

The Wisers – It’s Safe, I’m Not Here

 

BLUES RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Debra Power – Even Red Heads Get the Blues

Devin Cooper – Cross the Line

Kirby Sewell Band – Girl with the New Tattoo

Nathan’s Taken – Honey Girl

Tim Williams – So Low

 

COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by Wild 95.3 FM Calgary’s New Country

Jacob Rose – Last Another Day

Jason Hastie and The Alibi – Feels Like Home

Lyndsay Butler – I’ll Drive the Truck

Maddison Krebs – Bulls-Eye

TwoShine County – Whole Lotta Love

 

DJ/ ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Isis Graham aka Esette – YOU

Mark Instinct – Shake featuring Dizzy dLux

Soulier – Expansions

Sunseekerz – The Stick Up

Zach Taylor – Johnny Hockey

 

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Jocelyn Alice

Joelle

Lexi Strate

Lyndsay Butler

Mary Kate Aquino

 

GROUP OF THE YEAR
presented by CBC Calgary

Jason Hastie & The Alibi

The New Electric

The Static Shift

TwoShine County

Windigo

 

JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Al Muirhead – Oop!

Hutchinson Andrew Trio – Hollow Trees

Johnny Summers – Piano Sessions Volume 2

Tyler Hornby – Launch

Vocal Group Kiva – Familiar Faces

 

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Al Muirhead

Drew Gregory

Kirby Sewell

Scott MacKay

Tyler Hornby

 

METAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by Asher Media Relations & Loud As Hell Fest

AfterEarth – In the Shadow of Destiny

Divinity – The Immortalist, Part 2 – Momentum

Every Hour Kills – Every Hour Kills

Hazzerd – Victimize the Innocent

Sentient – Ceremonial Murder

 

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Cowpuncher – “Later On”

Jason Hastie and The Alibi – “White Dress”

Jocelyn Alice – “Jackpot”

Lexi Strate – “Diamond Eyes”

The New Electric – “Life’s What You Make It”

 

POP RECORDING OF THE YEAR

DJ Kav (ft. Kay L & Voyce) – Raindrops

Jocelyn Alice – Jackpot

Lexi Strate – Waves

The New Electric – Life’s What You Make It

Windigo – Windigo

 

RAP/ HIP HOP RECORDING OF THE YEAR

CLOUDE – GOTENKS (Trunks Freestyle)

DJ Kav (ft. Kay L & Voyce) – Raindrops

Kay L – LOST

Midwest Mindset – 1313

Zach Taylor – Johnny Hockey

 

ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR

8nChange – Skin

All Above Me – Anthem

The Static Shift – At Odds

Thrill of Falling – Truth For Lies

Windigo – Windigo

 

ROOTS/ FOLK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
presented by CKUA Radio

Ann Taylor – Roses

Jacob Rose – Last Another Day

Mariel Buckley – Motorhome

The Northern Beauties – The Northern Beauties

Scott MacKay – Twin

 

SINGER/ SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Ann Taylor

Jason Hastie and The Alibi

Jocelyn Alice

Joelle

The Northern Beauties

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Jason Hastie and The Alibi – “Feels Like Home”
Jocelyn Alice – “Jackpot”
The New Electric – “Life’s What You Make It”
TwoShine County – “Love This Song”
Windigo – “It Goes On (In My Mind)”

ZACKARIAH AND THE PROPHETS MEMORIAL AWARD
presented by The Prophets of Music
(to be announced at award ceremony)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
(online voting complete)

About:

The YYC Music Awards purpose is to celebrate the wide range of musical talent in the city of Calgary.

The YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CMSC (Calgary Music Selection Committee), who are our voting members.

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteers/ 

Join CMSC: http://yycmusicawards.com/cmsc/

Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship-kit/ 

For more info:  YYCMusicAwards.com

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0 NEWS: Thrash Legends EXCITER Comment On Original Line Up Performing For First Time Since 1985 at Calgary Metalfest; 2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice, Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!; Tickets & VIP Passes On Sale

  • August 25, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · calgary metalfest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Aug 25, 2016

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Thrash Legends EXCITER Comment On Original Line Up Performing For First Time Since 1985 at Calgary Metalfest

2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice,
Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!

Tickets & VIP Passes On Sale here

Download Calgary MetalFest Posters here

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Canadian thrash legends EXCITER will be taking the stage at this year’s Calgary Metalfest on September 17th at Flames Central presented by Big Nate Productions. Their performance is one for the history books as they will be reuniting their original line up for the first time since 1985 plus sharing the stage with fellow Canadian thrash pioneers ANNIHILATOR, RAZOR and SACRIFICE. All have never before performed on the same stage together, making the concert a historic moment in metal.

 EXCITER guitarist John Ricci comments:

“We are really stoked to participate at the fest with such great bands that came out of Canada and went on to establish themselves as serious contenders in the metal market around the globe. The last time the original line-up played together was the summer of 1985, our last tour together across the USA. When we got back together in 2014, it was like we never broke up, it was like instant musical chemistry!”

Tickets and VIP Passes on sale through https://calgarymetalfest.com and at Sloth Records in Calgary.

New this year, VIP packages will be offered and include sound check viewings, band meet and greets, and autograph sessions. Check out http://calgarymetalfest.com and http://bignateproductions.com for more info!

Friday, September 16th at Dickens Pub, Portland-based TOXIC HOLOCAUST will headline their first Calgary appearance since 2011. Support by DISCIPLES OF POWER, THE ORDER OF CHAOS, FORNICATION, BLACK PESTILENCE and CONCRETE FUNERAL. Info here.

Thursday, September 15th at Distortion sees THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER in their first ever Western Canadian performance with support from CRYSTAL MESS, SAVAGE STREETS, PROFITS OF CRIME and ACCOSTAL. Info here.

Wednesday, September 14th Kick-off Party at The Ship and Anchor, FREE SHOW with THE CADAVOR DOG, W.M.D., IN/VERTIGO, BLACKBIRD ELECTRIC, OUTLETS BAND. Info here.

About:

Calgary Metalfest, in its fifth annual year, started in 2012 by Nathan “Nate Reno” Renaud after his experiences working at Monsters of Rock in 2008 and as Stage and Production Manager of Noctis Metalfest from 2008 to 2013. Nate also founded and plays bass in KYOKTYS and is a live and studio audio engineer with over forty titles and hundreds of shows to his credit. Check him out at http://bignateproductions.com.

Through its live charity auction, Calgary Metalfest has raised a total of $4000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta and is shooting to sponsor an entire $10,000 Wish this year! Auction items will include autographed posters, guitars, art, festival tickets, and more.

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0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce Inaugural Year + Submissions For Artist Categories

  • March 2, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2016

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce Inaugural Year + Submissions For Artist Categories

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YYC Music Awards – September 25, 2016
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     Recognizing the achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC Music Awards is proud to announce their inaugural year in supporting and celebrating the wide range of musical talent based in the city. Honouring artists in 19 categories (list below), the YYC Music Awards is taking submissions until April 16th for this year’s first annual gala being held on September 25th at a venue later to be announced.

 

The YYC Music Awards are founded by music industry veterans Darren Gilbert (producer, Off The T-Can Studio), Shannon Ambrose (The Portal Magazine), Larry Mayell (artist manager) & Leanne Harrison (SIN Agency) to celebrate the artists that embrace Calgary at home, entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.

 

“With 2016 proclaimed as Calgary’s Year of Music, we felt it perfect timing to announce the YYC MUSIC AWARDS to take place this September. We think it’s deserving to shine the spotlight on Canada’s third largest city and its vibrant music scene.” comments Shannon Ambrose.

 

Submissions can be made at the following link until April 16th: http://yycmusicawards.com/submissions/

 

The YYC Music Awards categories.

 

  • Single of the Year
  • Group of the Year
  • Female Artist of the Year
  • Male Artist of the Year
  • Pop Recording of the Year
  • Rap/ Hip-Hop Recording of the Year
  • Country Recording of the Year
  • Roots/ Folk Recording of the Year
  • Rock Recording of the Year
  • Metal Recording of the Year
  • Blues Recording of the Year
  • Jazz Recording of the Year
  • R&B/ Soul Recording of the Year
  • DJ/ Electronic Recording of the Year
  • Alternative Recording of the Year
  • Singer/ Songwriter of the Year
  • Music Video of the Year
  • Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
  • People’s Choice Award

 

In addition, the YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CARS (Calgary Association For Recording Selection) Committee, who are our voting members.

 

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteers/ 
Join CARS: http://yycmusicawards.com/cars-committee/
Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship-kit/ 

 

About:
The YYC Music Awards purpose is to celebrate the wide range of musical talent in the city of Calgary.

 

 

For more info:  YYCMusicAwards.com
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