There were a huge amount of good releases this year, especially among the lesser known, more underground bands. In an effort not to have these smaller acts fall to the wayside, I figured it would be appropriate to highlight them on their own list. Check out this Spotify playlist for the full list,...
2018 was an amazing year across all sub genres and after listening to roughly 300 releases it was very difficult to narrow down my favourite 10 albums. Here are my top suggestions for what you should check out if you haven’t already. #10 Blasphamagoatachrist – Black Metal Warfare (Black/Death from...
It is quite common that I get requests from local bands wanting to open for tours, as playing with a professional band in front of a big crowd comprised of hundreds of potential new fans is an unparalleled experience and a crucial step in a band’s development. However, the primary...
As expected, Two Paths begins with the typical Ensiferum intro that starts every album, building the anticipation for the thrust into the moshing music defined by the double kicks, the fast guitar riffs and the gang chants. Brass fanfare and hoarse vocals bring us full circle into the standard Ensiferum album. The...
A few reasons why promoters may not be calling you: (not necessarily specific to your band, just in general – if you think they apply, well, they probably do) Promoters put on a limited number of shows. A well-done show takes weeks of advertising, getting media attention, and general coordination...