ALL ELSE FAILS New Album Out Today

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(Edmonton, AB) – All Else Fails unleashed their new music video for the single Better Left Undead from forthcoming EP Fucktropolis set to be released on Suicidal Bride Records on today, July 30, 2013. Their heaviest and most diverse composition, this highly anticipated five track EP, the band’s 4th release will solidly place All Else Fails amongst the best in their genre as they blend intense metal with a dark beauty.

To view the video, please visit the following link below.

all else fails - better left undead (music video)

In additional news, AEF is offering a FREE download of Better Left Undead at the following link below.

FREE DOWNLOAD Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/sin_agency/better-left-undead

YouTube: http://youtu.be/AgrZVm-QUFw

 

All Else Fails is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, the band infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, Classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

A high energy live show that sets them apart from their peers has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Vans Warped tour, Boonstock and opening spots for artists like Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

The band’s last release received worldwide praise from industry publications around the world. With the release of the band’s most recent music video This Burden of Life in the fall of 2012, and its addition to rotation on Canada’s Much Music, All Else Fails’ fan base expanded dramatically.

Music Video – This Burden of Life – http://youtu.be/9IOIWddofYE

Music Video – Obsidian Walls – http://youtu.be/MZ4PZuzQq_g

Music Video – Rebirth – http://youtu.be/BGov6ji_72s

Show Dates:

Aug 24 – Loud As Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB – Show Details

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/

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ALL ELSE FAILS Album Coming At End Of July

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Coming out of Edmonton Alberta Canada, All Else Fails is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, the band infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, Classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

A high energy live show that sets them apart from their peers garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening spots for Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

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(pictured from left to right): Shane Tym – Drums, Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals/Guitar, Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals, Mike Sands – Guitar

The band’s last release received world wide praise from industry publications around the world. With the release of the band’s most recent music video This Burden of Life in the fall of 2012, and its addition to rotation on Canada’s Much Music, All Else Fails’ fan base expanded dramatically.

July 30, 2013 marks the date of their heaviest and most diverse release to date, Fucktropolis. Heavy with a dark beauty, this highly anticipated 5 track EP, the band’s 4th release will solidly place All Else Fails amongst the best in their genre.

Fucktropolis Cover High ResBack Cover

Awards Nominations

2012 – Nominated – Edmonton Music Awards – Metal Album of Year

2011 – Nominated – Edmonton Music Awards – Artist to Watch

Endorsements

Evertune http://www.evertune.com/

Indie Guitars Knucklehead Guitar Strings Suicidal Bride Clothing Co.

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ALL ELSE FAILS Streaming New Song, EP Release Date

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July 30, 2013 marks the date of All Else Fails’ heaviest and most diverse release, Fucktropolis unleashed via Suicidal Bride Records. Heavy with a dark beauty, this highly anticipated five track EP, the band’s 4th release will solidly place All Else Fails amongst the best in their genre.

The first single Better Left Undead is now streaming at the following links:

Bandcamp: http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/album/fucktropolis

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/sin_agency/better-left-undead

Youtube: http://youtu.be/AgrZVm-QUFw

Vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko comments:

“I’m proud to say that we have never made the same album twice, and this is no exception, easily our heaviest effort to date. This album is not only much heavier, but also much more sonically diverse. It’s extremely angry, but it has this grave, dark, beauty to it as well.”

Track Listing:

1. AntiMartyr

2. Better Left Undead

3. La Demencia Violenta

4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice

5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve

Coming out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, All Else Fails is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, the band infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, Classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

A high energy live show that sets them apart from their peers has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening spots for Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

The band’s last release received world wide praise from industry publications around the world. With the release of the band’s most recent music video This Burden of Life in the fall of 2012, and its addition to rotation on Canada’s Much Music, All Else Fails’ fan base expanded dramatically.

Music Video – This Burden of Life – http://youtu.be/9IOIWddofYE

Music Video – Obsidian Walls – http://youtu.be/MZ4PZuzQq_g

Music Video – Rebirth – http://youtu.be/BGov6ji_72s

Show Dates:

July 1 – St. Albert City Hall – St. Albert, AB (St. Albert’s Canada Day Youth Event – Outdoors 3:30pm)

July 20 – Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – Fucktropolis CD Release Party – Show Details

Aug 24 – Loud As Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB – Show Details

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/

 

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FINAL TRIGGER Streaming New Album, Offer Free Download

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Canadian skrap metal innovators FINAL TRIGGER are now streaming their upcoming album Skrap Metal Vol. II via youtube here. The album, set for release on July 9 via Boonsdale Records, is the follow up to their 2009 debut Skrap Metal, which received critical acclaim in Canada and the US with success on college radio charts and their single Start A Moshpit receiving regular video rotation on Canada’s Much Loud.

(from left to right) Final Trigger – JJ (Drums) | Profit G (DJ/Vocals/Keys) | J-Roc (Vocals/Guitar) | Skitzo Da Clown (Hypeman) | Fazio (Bass/Vocals)

Over the years FINAL TRIGGER have toured as direct support for Mushroomhead across the USA, along with Suicidal Tendencies, Marilyn Manson, Dillinger Escape Plan, Protest The Hero, Baptized In Blood, Hail The Villain, Threat Signal, Slaves On Dope, Agent Orange, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Boondox and more.

Combing high-energy metal with a hip-hop feel, FINAL TRIGGER creates a unique sound and a sick vibe, with vocal hooks and anthem choruses that are undeniable to any listener.

Face It Free Download – https://soundcloud.com/boonsdale/final-trigger-face-it-1

Face It Music Video – http://youtu.be/Yy1Dl0tstIE

Skrap Metal Vol. II – Track Listing

1. Face It

2. Through The Darkness

3. Knock Somebody Out

4. Just A Freak

5. Time I’ve Wasted

6. Everyday

7. T.H.C.

Show Dates

Saturday, June 22 – Opera House, Toronto, ON – Show Details

Special Guest Performance by FINAL TRIGGER – Final Wacken Metal Battle Canada w/ Crimson Shadows, Vesperia, Hollow, Dissension, Adrenechrome

For more info, please visit these links:

http://boonsdalerecords.com/merch.html

https://www.facebook.com/finaltriggermusic

http://www.twitter.com/FINALTRIGGERx

About: FINAL TRIGGER’s story begins on ‘The Block’, nestled deep in Toronto’s urban jungle. Crime and poverty stricken, amongst a haven of thugs and deadbeats, four musically talented characters cross paths.

The spark of a lighter in a dark alley, smoking joints over the talk of escape and rebellion. A dream of a better life, where money/weed/bitches are a plenty. Free-styling with homies, rolling dirty, and dropping out of school to jam and pursue music. Most of all: a pact that would bind each member to a common cause, and entwine their fates forever. These are the fundamentals on which Final Trigger was born, and would lead it to become what it is today.

The Four Horsemen:

Lead Vocalist/Guitarist J-Roc provides the guitar-driven structures and shredding guitar solos with a tone reminiscent of Dimebag Darrell and Dave Mustaine. All while ripping vocal screams that would rival a Frankenstein of Lamb Of God, Snot and Hed PE.

Bass-man/Vocalist Fazio brings an equally heavy but funky vibe. He plays with a rock-solid presence and slap-bass style, with influences of Cliff Burton and Marcus Miller combined. Not to mention the ability to free-style vocally as if James Brown joined the Wu Tang Clan.

DJ/Vocalist Profit brings the smooth hip-hop vibe to the music, spitting savvy rhymes with old-school swagger, and tasteful keys and scratches.

Drummer extraordinaire JJ Tartaglia contributes the backbone beats and rhythms with a metal/funk style to get the groove just right. Blazing double kicks, sky-high cymbals, and a visual style unlike you’ve ever seen.

These players are the magical combination that makes Final Trigger an all-star line-up, and 2nd to none. The band believes hard in their music, and are proud to live their lyrics and image.

Music Video – Start A Moshpit – http://youtu.be/EJtqj46blWQ

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LAST CHANCE TO REASON Vocalist Touring With THE CONTORTIONIST

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LAST CHANCE TO REASON front man Michael Lessard is temporarily filling in on vocals for The Contortionist during their spring tour, which kicked off this weekend. For dates and ticket information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/thecontortionist

Lessard recently released the following statement: “I’m happy to be helping my friends in The Contortionist for the next few months on tour as a temporary vocalist. I’ll be returning to my duties in Last Chance To Reason once these dates are finished in May. I look forward to seeing a bunch of new and familiar faces in the months to come, and to sharing new music from LCTR in the near future!”

In other LAST CHANCE TO REASON news, the band is in the running to open this year’s Summer Slaughter tour. Voting will remain open until March 31 on the Summer Slaughter Facebook page HERE.

LAST CHANCE TO REASON – who previously toured with the likes of Protest The Hero, Obscura and Animals As Leaders – recently finished recording their third album with producer Eyal Levi (Dååth, Whitechapel, Six Feet Under) at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, FL. A late summer release is expected. Stay tuned to the band’s website for more information: facebook.com/lastchancetoreason

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SCALE THE SUMMIT Post “Behind The Scenes” Studio Footage

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Progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT revealed an exclusive sneak peek into the recording of their upcoming album, The Migration. Check it out HERE.

The Migration was recorded in January at North Carolina’s Basement Studios with producer Jamie King (BTBAM, He Is Legend, For Today), and is expected to be released this summer. The album is the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2011 release The Collective, which Guitar World labeled “essential prog.” The group, who spent much of 2011 and 2012 on tour with the likes of Periphery, Fair To Midland, Cynic, The Contortionist, The Human Abstract, Protest The Hero and Trioscapes, will soon announce their first tour of 2013. Stay tuned to the band’s website for further updates: https://www.facebook.com/scalethesummit

New Album The Migration Scheduled For Summer Release

Additionally, bassist Mark Michell has released a bass instructional book titled Guide to Right-Hand Technique for Bass via the band’s official web store HERE. This instructional guide focuses around all of the various “plucking-hand” techniques and includes 16 chapters (143 pages), over 120 unique exercises, photos, descriptive “how-to” captions and a variety of diverse exercises targeting essentially every skill level. A full-gloss front cover and spiral-bounding for easier reading also included.

To request Scale The Summit on The Welding Room radio program, send your Death Threats/Complaints to… you guessed, it The Welding Room now!

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SCALE THE SUMMIT Signature Guitar, Finish New Album

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Texas progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT are proud to reveal guitarist Chris Letchford‘s Signature Strandberg BODEN CL7 guitar.

The production-series guitar was designed to Letchford’s exact specifications and is currently available for sale through www.strandbergguitars.com. Letchford will promote the guitar by making several appearances at the upcoming NAMM festival, including signings at the Strandberg, Jackson and EMG Pickups booths – the latter of which will also feature bassist Mark Michell, who will be promoting the release of his new instructional book for right-hand bass techniques.

In other SCALE THE SUMMIT news, the group recently finished recording their upcoming release, The Migration, with producer Jamie King (BTBAM, He Is Legend, For Today) at Basement Studios in Winston-Salem, N.C. The album, tentatively set for a late spring/early summer release, will be their third album through PROSTHETIC and the follow-up to their highly successful 2011 release, The Collective, named “essential prog” by Guitar World and “a perfect example of the pinnacle of musical excellence” by Hails and Horns.

Over the past four years, SCALE THE SUMMIT toured alongside some of progressive metal’s top acts, including Dream Theater, Periphery, The Contortionist, Protest The Hero, Cynic, Devin Townsend and Between The Buried And Me. Look for spring/summer tour information announced in the coming weeks.

Catch SCALE THE SUMMIT at NAMM on one of the dates below:
1/25 EMG Booth @ 2pm (Chris Letchford)
1/25 EMG Booth @ 4pm (Mark Michell)
1/25 Jackson Artist Booth @ 4pm (Chris Letchford)
1/26 Strandberg Artist Booth @ 2pm (Chris Letchford

 

 

SCALE THE SUMMIT Video Update

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Progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT revealed a new video update about the writing process for their upcoming spring 2013 release, The Migration.

The band also confirmed they will begin recording the album at Basement Studios in Winston-Salem, NC with Jamie King (BTBAM, He Is Legend, For Today) on January 2. More information will be announced shortly.

SCALE THE SUMMIT’s critically acclaimed 2011 release The Collective was labeled by Hails and Horns as ” a perfect example of the pinnacle of musical excellence.”

The album’s extensive touring cycle saw the band complete several successful headlining runs in addition to support tours with the likes of Periphery, Protest the Hero, Cynic, The Contortionist, The Human Abstract and Fair To Midland.

You can stay up-to-date on the band and their upcoming album by checking their website:
www.scalethesummit.com
youtube.com/scalethesummit

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SCALE THE SUMMIT, ERNIE BALL Team Up For Contest

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To enter, click image above, then follow directions. The contest ends on Thursday, December 20

Progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT teamed up with ERNIE BALL to give away a year’s supply (24 packs) of Ernie Ball Cobalt 7-string packs.

SCALE THE SUMMIT are currently writing material for the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2011 album, The Collective. Their upcoming release, The Migration is due out next year.

SCALE THE SUMMIT – Chris Letchford (guitars), Travis Levrier (guitars), Mark Michell (bass) and Pat Skeffington (drums)

For further information on the band, please visit :
www.scalethesummit.com 
youtube.com/scalethesummit
facebook.com/scalethesummit 

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SCALE THE SUMMIT Album Teaser

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Progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT have revealed the title for their upcoming Spring 2013 release The Migration. More information on  the album will be announced shortly.The album will be a follow-up to the critically accclaimed 2011 release The Collective.

The band have also released a short video featuring footage from their writing session which can be viewed below:

Watch the Video

The band’s current line up consists of Chris Letchford (guitars), Travis Levrier (guitars),Mark Michell (bass), and Pat Skeffington (drums). Since the release of their 2009 breakthrough Carving Desert Canyons the band has toured extensively alongside some of the largest names in modern progressive metal including Dream Theater, Periphery, Protest The Hero, Devin Townsend, The Contortionist, Periphery and Between The Buried And Me. Additionally, the band has taken out up-and-coming acts such as Today I Caught the Plague and Trioscapes on recent headlining runs.

For weekly updates and more information on the album, please visit the band’s websites:
www.scalethesummit.com 
youtube.com/scalethesummit
facebook.com/scalethesummit