Jul 2009
In a band? Need a Tour Van?
Jul3108:38 AM
Filed in: Music News
2003 E 350 XLT
15 Passenger Van
$13,900 (Vancouver)
This 15 Passenger van is in excellent condition, perfect for touring North America with maintenance and servicing up to date.
It's a 15 passenger E-350 Club Wagon with 160,000kms. It has power windows, power locks, air conditioning, power driver seat, CD player, tow hitch and more.
Winter tires also available for sale with the van.
Please contact:
brian@thornybleeder.com
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Burning Borders Being Blogged
Jul3112:13 AM
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Vancouver hard rock act Burning Borders have been getting some blog love lately, in anticipation of their upcoming album Yesterday's Gone, available everywhere September 1.
Our good friends at Pure Grain Audio and TuneLab Music have just posted a couple of teasers at the following sites:
Pure Grain Audio
TuneLab Music
The first single Leading is at radio stations now across Canada. So if you wanna help us out, call in and request it.
A Western Canadian Tour is being booked as we speak, so keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming tour announcement real soon.
Listen to the new single here:
MP3: Burning Borders - Leading
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Featured Artist: Chris Witoski
Jul2710:46 AM
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Chris Witoski has been performing on stages world wide for the majority of his musical career as vocalist/guitarist for the group Splitract, and as former guitarist/back up vocalist with Art Of Dying. He's shared stages with some of rocks most well know acts, including Seether, Staind, My Chemical Romance, Tool, Theory of a Deadman and Papa Roach.
In 2008 Witoski decided to pursue his own creative avenues and began recording his sophmore solo release. Witoski's single "Chance" was featured on 99.3 The Fox in 2008 and gained him recognition as one of the top twenty finalists on that year's Fox Seeds program.
Fast forward one year and countless hours spent in the recording studio and the first single from his upcoming album is now officially released; the fantastic, laid back, summertime vibe, acoustic track, “Shine”.
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Over The Coals Will Kill You
Jul2501:01 PM
Filed in: Music News
Vancouver's premier metal outfit Over The Coals have just launched a brand new website in anticipation of the upcoming worldwide re-release of their album, Closed Eyes At Sunrise.
Visit OTC at their new online: www.OverTheCoalsWillKillYou.com.
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Shows Announced: Vancouver Island in August
Jul2310:46 PM
Filed in: Tour Dates
RUINED ENTERTAINMENT
&
THORNY BLEEDER RECORDS PRESENT:
OVER THE COALS
BURNING BORDERS
BLACK HAT VILLAIN
VICTORIA: AUGUST 21: SUGAR NIGHTCLUB
*update, this show has been cancelled*
NANAIMO: AUGUST 22: SPICE NIGHTCLUB
* this show is still on! *
JOIN THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK HERE
Black Hat Villain Post New Songs
Jul2309:46 AM
Filed in: Music News
Black Hat Villain have just posted six new pre-production, rough cut recordings on their MySpace page from their current studio work with Adam Sutherland at the controls (from 604 Records' Armchair Cynics).
Listen to the rough versions of their new songs here:
http://www.myspace.com/blackhatvillain
Black Hat Villain will be performing at the following dates on Vancouver Island, with more shows being added soon:
August 15 - Station House Pub - Langford, BC (with Armchair Cynics)
August 21 - Sugar Nightclub - Victoria, BC (with Burning Borders and Over The Coals)
August 22 - Spice Nightclub - Nanaimo, BC (with Burning Borders and Over The Coals)
Visit BHV's online home at:
http://www.blackhatvillain.com
New Art Of Dying Interview with UpVenue
Jul1612:01 PM
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Music blob UpVenue has just posted a brand new interview with Jonny from Art Of Dying. Read the interview at this link.
And don't forget to check out the brand new Official Art Of Dying iPhone App available from the iTunes App Store here.
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Moral Decay: Dave Wenger RIP
Jul1508:39 PM
Filed in: Opinion
This is an update to yesterday's blog about some music I was looking for from an early 90's metal band from Victoria, BC by the name of Moral Decay, featuring Dave Wenger, who went on to form influential indie act Daddy's Hands. Dave was struck and killed by a car in Montreal in 2006. He was only 33.
So one day later after I launched my blog and search for a digital copy of Moral Decay, my mission is complete. I have acquired a digital copy of their demo cassette, To Build An End, from the early '90's.
And now...here it is being passed back to the metal and Dave Wenger community, for you to appreciate.
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Moral Decay: A Lost Relic From My Youth
Jul1412:49 PM
Filed in: Opinion
Over the past few years I've often found myself trying to remember the name of an amazing metal band who I used to see live in Kelowna, BC. I often found myself thinking of them, but could never quite remember their name. I guess I can blame the excess of my wasted youth for that. Their name constantly found its way to the the tip of my tongue, almost coming into sight, but always seeming to slip away.
This mystery band had an impact on my teenage years. I could tell there was something special about them, their raw talent was palpable. Original, passionate metal filled with intricacy and emotion. Executed with precision, their music was unimaginably professional for the band's young age. If I can recall, their lead singer and guitar player, who was the obvious star of the group, was still in high school. Click To Read More...
Black Hat Villain: Live Peformance Footage
Jul1411:17 AM
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Black Hat Villain have just posted seven new live performance videos from their recent show at Sugar Nightclub in Victoria, BC on Scott Valentine's Vimeo site.
You can check out the videos at this location:
http://vimeo.com/scottvalentine/videos
...or view the videos below, after the jump.
Black Hat Villain are currently in the studio recording their debut EP with new vocalist Scott Valentine. Yes, that's the same Scott Valentine who we talk about frequently on this site, the singer/songwriter who has released the epic 5-disc masterpiece, Seasons. Valentine's solo project differs considerably from his work with Black Hat Villain, they showcase two very different sides to a diverse musical mind.
The MySpace site for Black Hat Villain currently features recordings with their former vocalist, so for the time being these new videos are the only place where you can get a taste of what's to come from this exciting five piece.
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Contrast Podcast with Scott Valentine Presents
Jul1409:01 AM
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Scott Valentine Presents is featured in the latest episode of The Contrast Podcast, where musicians introduce their songs and have their say about their very own songs.
You can download the podcast directly from this link:
Contrast Podcast
Valentine's song 'Cheerleader' can be found at the 42:43 mark.Click To Read More...
What Music Will Define This Generation?
Jul1002:32 PM
Filed in: Opinion
The music industry lost an icon and a modern day legend on June 25, 2009. While Michael Jackson was seemingly inactive during the past decade and a half, his previous three decades of music, innovation, and record-breaking sales is impossible to ignore. His impact on popular culture is massive; from music, to the art of live performances, to music videos, to dance, to fashion, to philanthropy.
Regardless of your opinion on the man and his music, these are facts. It's impossible to imagine the '80s without him.
So, my question is this:
What music will define this generation?
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Art Of Dying Launches Official iPhone App
Jul0609:57 AM
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This is the official Art Of Dying app for the iPhone or iPod Touch and is a must-have for Art Of Dying fans and concert-goers. Keep up to date with Art Of Dying while you're on the go!
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