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CRADLE TO GRAVE FEATURED ON RADIOACTIVE METAL PODCAST
Cradle to Grave has been featured on Radioactive Metal's podcast which you can check out right here:
RADIOACTIVE METAL PODCAST
SYNASTRY REVIEWED IN NEW ISSUE OF BRAVE WORDS BLOODY KNUCKLES
Canada's metal bible Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles has reviewed the new Synastry record in this month's issue which is on news stands now. Go and check it out!
LOAD MAGAZINE GETS A FACELIFT AND A RELAUNCH
Our good friends over at LOAD Magazine have just recently relaunched their new website and their new issue featuring Every Time I Die, Emmure, Lamb of God, Arise and Ruin, Nine Inch Nails and Ministry. Do us a favor and go and take a look. You won't be disappointed.
LOAD MAGAZINE - YOUR NO BULLSHIT BIBLE
WHBIT? ANNOUNCE EAST COAST TOUR
What's He Building In There? have announced their upcoming tour of Eastern Canada with We The Undersigned. The tour begins in Fredericton, NB on October 1st and runs through Southern Ontario, ending October 23rd in Hamilton, Ontario.
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? TOUR DATES:
Oct 01 - Fredericton, NB @ Capital Winters
Oct 02 - Moncton, NB @ The Paramount
Oct 04 - Halifax, NS @ The Pavilion (early show)
Oct 04 - Halifax, NS @ Hell's Kitchen (late show)
Oct 05 - Bridgewater, NS @ Kinsmen Club
Oct 08 - Liverpool, NS @ Astor Theatre
Oct 09 - Quebec City, QC @ L'Agitee
Oct 10 - Montreal, QC @ L'Inco
Oct 15 - Ajax, ON @ Top Shelf
Oct 16 - Kingsville, ON @ Club Vertigo
Oct 17 - Windsor, ON @ Coach and Horses
Oct 19 - Brantford, ON @ Bottoms Up
Oct 22 - Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee's
Oct 23 - Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
SYNASTRY SET TO SHOOT DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO
Synastry will be shooting their debut music video for the track
CRADLE TO GRAVE DENIED ENTRY INTO USA
As many of you may have heard, Year of the Sun recording artist Cradle to Grave was denied entry into the United States late last month despite having valid paperwork in their possession. Again, the band apologizes to their US fans were looking forward to seeing the band, they were looking forward to seeing you as well. Cradle to Grave is currently trying to reschedule their US tour for early next year so we'll keep you posted. Check out the links below for the complete story.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - BLABBERMOUTH.NET
GEORGIA STRAIGHT INTERVIEW WITH CRADLE TO GRAVE'S DENIS BARTHE
THE GAUNTLET INTERVIEW WITH CRADLE TO GRAVE'S DENIS BARTHE
GLASGOW GRIN SIGNS WITH YEAR OF THE SUN
Glasgow Grin has signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their upcoming debut album 'Saints of the Greatest Sin' . Glasgow Grin's debut is expected to surface in October 2008 and was recorded at Frozen Solid Studios with producer Matt Connell (Ex-Exhumed, Fuck the Facts) and mixed by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me). The group has posted the first single from the record at www.myspace.com/yearofthesun
Glasgow Grin has also revealed that 'Saints of the Greatest Sin' will be a concept record with a story based around a serial killer who murders pedophiles. The album artwork will be based around the concept with the liner notes containing an eight page short story. Get Ready!
CRADLE TO GRAVE INTERVIEW ON WAY TOO LOUD
The fine folks over at Way Too Loud recently conducted an interview with Cradle to Grave's Denis Barthe (AKA Sasquatch). Check it out below:
CRADLE TO GRAVE - WAY TOO LOUD INTERVIEW
WHBIT? FEATURED ON AMPED UP TV
Fresh off of their Canadian West Coast tour, What's He Building In There are currently being featured on Amped Up TV. Our friends at Amped have posted a link at the following location.
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? - AMPED UP TV INTERVIEW
DEADWALK PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Deadwalk has parted ways with their drummer, Justin. The band has released a full statement which you can check out on their myspace.
DEADWALK - OFFICIAL STATEMENT
WHBIT? FEATURED IN ECHO WEEKLY
Our favorite in house progressive band What's He Building In There? are featured in this week's Echo Weekly. The band heads out on their cross Canada tour starting tonight. For the full article click below.
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? - ECHO WEEKLY FEATURE
CRADLE TO GRAVE REVIEWS COME IN FROM BLABBERMOUTH, BLISTERING
We've had another couple of reviews roll in for Cradle to Grave's new record Texas Medicine from the almighty Blabbermouth.net as well as from Blistering. Check them out below.
CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW - BLABBERMOUTH
CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW - BLISTERING
WHBIT? ANNOUNCE CANADIAN TOUR
In support of their self titled debut, What's He Building In There? will be heading out across Canada on a full scale tour. Vancouver's Ninja Spy will be joining them on select dates. For more information and a complete list of shows please visit WHBIT? at their myspace.
CHECK OUT THE WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? TOUR
ENTIRE NEW DRUDGERY EP NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ON-LINE
As a special treat for everyone, the entire new Drudgery EP is now available for streaming on-line in it's entirety via the band's myspace. The 6 song EP entitled 'Rust' won't be dropping until July 15 2008 so this is an exclusive chance to check them out before anyone else.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE NEW DRUDGERY EP
OF THE FISRT BORN SON CALLS IT QUITS
We're sad to announce that Kitchener's Of The First Born Son has decided to disband. The group has scheduled a farewell performance in its hometown on July 25 at The Gig.
The band has made the following statement via their myspace:
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM OF THE FIRST BORN SON
Year of the Sun would like to thank Of The First Born Son for all of the great support and we wish you guys the very best in the future.
TWO NEW INTERVIEWS WITH CRADLE TO GRAVE'S GREG CAVANAGH
Cradle to Grave vocalist Greg Cavanagh has just had a couple of interviews posted on-line by Corazine Magazine and Rock in Review. In each one of them Cavanagh talks about the band's new record 'Texas Medicine', who inspires him as a vocalist and what it was like working with the legendary Devin Townsend. Check them out below.
CORAZINE MAGAZINE - INTERVIEW WITH GREG CAVANAGH FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE
ROCK IN REVIEW - INTERVIEW WITH GREG CAVANAGH FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE
FAREWELL TO FREEWAY'S MICHELE WALTER FEATURED IN REVOLVER
We just wanted to throw a quick shout out to our good friend Michele Walter since she's featured in this month's issue of Revolver Magazine as part of the Hottest Chicks in Metal series. So go and pick up this month's copy of Revolver but if you can't wait until then, go and check this out:
FAREWELL TO FREEWAY'S MICHELE WALTER - REVOLVER OUTTAKES
BRAND NEW CRADLE TO GRAVE REVIEWS
A boatload of new reviews have come in for the new Cradle to Grave CD 'Texas Medicine' and the general consensus has been overwhelmingly positive. The band is also reviewed in the new issue of Outburn Magazine which is on news stands now. Don't believe us? Check them out for yourself.
ROCK IN REVIEW - CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW
MACHINE GUN FUNK - CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW
SPUTNIK MUSIC - CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW
CORAZINE MAGAZINE - CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW
SPUTNIK MUSIC - CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW
DRUDGERY SIGNS TO YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
DRUDGERY the new Guelph, Ontario-based grind/hardcore project spearheaded by drummer Matt Connell (ex-FUCK THE FACTS, EXHUMED) which also features Steve Ferraro, formerly of DEAR BLACK DIARY has inked a deal with Year of the Sun Records for the release of its debut EP,
HUGE YEAR OF THE SUN SPRING CLEANING SALE!
Hey everyone! Since we've been waiting a long time to finally shake those winter blahs like the rest of you, we thought what better way to welcome the spring then with a spring cleaning super sale! For the month of May, all of our back catalogue releases are going to be on sale for 40% off. Most of these releases will be discontinued soon so this will be your last chance to own physical copies of older releases from bands such as Farewell to Freeway, Cradle to Grave, Pureblank, Dear Black Diary, The Dupes and For The Mathematics to name a few. In addition, when you purchase anything from our on-line store, you'll receive a free Victory Records sampler featuring bands such as Dead to Fall, Farewell to Freeway, and many others. So, go ahead and pick up some records on the cheap.
HANDHELD TO BE FEATURED THIS SATURDAY ON MUCH MUSIC'S PUNK SHOW
Handheld will have their music video for the song 'World Today' featured on Much Music's The Punk Show this Saturday, May 3rd 2008. The show airs at 1:00 AM EST. The video has also been added to rotation on Much LOUD the channel as well.
Handheld is currently gearing up for an east coast tour in support of their Year of the Sun debut from which the video's track is taken from.
METAL OBSERVER POST FIRST REVIEW OF CRADLE TO GRAVE'S NEW RECORD
The very first review of Cradle to Grave's new record 'Texas Medicine' has rolled into the label and we're stoked on what will be sure to be the first of many. Check it out below and if you haven't grabbed your copy yet, go out and pick it up.
THE METAL OBSERVER - CRADLE TO GRAVE CD REVIEW
HANDHELD REVIEW POSTED ON PUNK TV
Punk TV recently conducted an interview with Handheld's Pat Dietrich and it's now posted on-line over at punktv.ca.
LIVE REVIEW OF CRADLE TO GRAVE'S CD RELEASE SHOW
The fine folks at Abort Magazine have posted a live review of Cradle to Grave's CD release show from this past weekend. The show was in support of the band's sophomore effort 'Texas Medicine' which was mixed and mastered by Devin Townsend (Lamb of God, GWAR, Darkest Hour) and which is available now. You can check out the review by clicking the link below:
ABORT MAGAZINE - LIVE REVIEW OF CRADLE TO GRAVE
FOR THE MATHEMATICS DISBAND
We're sad to announce that For The Mathematics have officially disbanded. We wish Robb, Clayton, Nate, Liam, and Mike all the best in the future and we'd like to thank them for their contributions to Year of the Sun and the awesome EP that is 'We Impend'. The band has issued an official statement which can be found on the band's myspace. You can check it out by clicking below.
FOR THE MATHEMATICS - OFFICIAL STATEMENT
CRADLE TO GRAVE'S GREG CAVANAGH ON THE FOX 99.3 THIS MONDAY
That's right everyone, Cradle to Grave's very own Greg Cavanagh will be interviewed on The Fox 99.3 FM this Monday April 14th at 11PM (PST). Cavanagh will be previewing tracks from the band's new 'Texas Medicine' album as well as answering questions from Danger and callers.
HANDHELD REVIEWED IN EXCLAIM MAGAZINE
The fine folks over at Exclaim Magazine were kind enough to review the new Handheld record. You can check out what Canada's music authority is saying about the disc by clicking below.
HANDHELD - EXCLAIM MAGAZINE REVIEW
NEW PRE-ORDERS FOR CRADLE TO GRAVE, SYNASTRY, MACHIAVELLIAN
Hello metal fans! Your dreams of all things evil have been answered as we've just launched pre-orders for the new releases from Cradle to Grave, Synastry, and the UK's very own Machiavellian. Make sure you pre-order your copies today and get them before anyone else.
CRADLE TO GRAVE - 'TEXAS MEDICINE' (CANADA PRE-ORDER)
CRADLE TO GRAVE - 'TEXAS MEDICINE' (USA PRE-ORDER)
SYNASTRY - 'BLIND EYES BLEED' (CANADA PRE-ORDER)
SYNASTRY - 'BLIND EYES BLEED' (USA PRE-ORDER)
MACHIAVELLIAN - 'THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF DEATH IN THE MINDS OF THE LIVING' (CANADA PRE-ORDER)
MACHIAVELLIAN - 'THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF DEATH IN THE MINDS OF THE LIVING' (USA PRE-ORDER)
NEW - REVIEWS, REVIEWS, AND MORE REVIEWS
James, our publicio superio, was kind enough to dump a shitload of reviews and interview links in our inbox early this morning so here they are for your reading and watching enjoyment.
HANDHELD - ABSOLUTE PUNK CD REVIEW
HANDHELD - THE PUNK SITE CD REVIEW
HANDHELD - SKYLINE PRESS CD REVIEW
HANDHELD - UPSTARTER CD REVIEW
OF THE FIRST BORN SON - ROCK IN REVIEW CD REVIEW
OF THE FIRST BORN SON - BLOG CRITIC CD REVIEW
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? - DIGITAL METAL CD REVIEW
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? - SKYLINE PRESS CD REVIEW
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? - ANTIMUSIC CD REVIEW
A PAIR OF OTFBS VIDEO INTERVIEWS NOW ONLINE
The fine folks at Hard Times and Watch Mojo were kind enough to interview Of The First Born Son a couple of weeks ago and now both video interviews are up on-line at the following locations.
OF THE FIRST BORN SON - WATCH MOJO INTERVIEW
OF THE FIRST BORN SON - HARD TIMES INTERVIEW
DEADWALK SIGNS WITH YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
We're pleased to announce that Montreal's DEADWALK has officially signed with Year of the Sun Records. The band become the third addition to the label this year with their debut album slated for release this summer. The album will also be released in the United States through North Carolina's Tribunal Records.
The metal/hardcore outfit made a name for themselves with the release of 2007's EP 'Powerhouse' which you can check out at the band's myspace.
DEADWALK - MYSPACE
TRIBUNAL RECORDS - OFFICIAL WEBSITE
NEW HANDHELD CD OUT TODAY
The new Handheld CD is now available everywhere. If you can't find it at your favorite record store, tell them you want it and they'll be sure to order it in for you. Alternatively, you can order it right out of the Year of the Sun On-Line store which you can find HERE.
Also be sure to check out the band's myspace where you can get a sneak peak of some of the new tracks.
HANDHELD - MYSPACE
MACHIAVELLIAN SIGNS TO YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
We're pleased to announce that England's Machiavellian has signed with Year of the Sun. This marks the label's first international signing and we're very excited to release their debut EP entitled 'The Impossibility of Death in the Minds of the Living' this spring. Machiavellian is one of the best bands to emerge from the UK in the last little while and we're pleased to be the label to bring their sound to North America.
Make sure you check out some of their tunes on the band's myspace below:
MACHIAVELLIAN - MYSPACE
NEW FAREWELL TO FREEWAY OUT TODAY
Yeah we know they're not on our label anymore, but that's no reason for us not to recommend to everyone that we know that they should run out and pick up a copy of Farewell to Freeway's debut Victory Records release 'Definitions'. Trust us, it's fucking amazing and it's out in record stores world wide today! You can check out a couple of songs from the record at the band's myspace and we've thrown in a link where you can purchase the album on-line as well. Check it, you won't regret it.
FAREWELL TO FREEWAY MYSPACE
BUY 'DEFINITIONS' BY FAREWELL TO FREEWAY NOW!
BUY 'DEFINITIONS' BY FAREWELL TO FREEWAY ON I-TUNES!
SYNASTRY SIGN WITH YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
We're pleased to announce that Synastry has signed with Year of the Sun Records. Hailing from Montreal Quebec, Synastry will release their debut full length record 'Blind Eyes Bleed' on May 13th 2008. The thirteen track album was engineered by Ex- Slaves on Dope guitarist Kevin Jardine and features guest vocals from The Agonist's frontwoman Alissa White Gluz and former Arch Enemy vocalist John Liiva. Check out the band's myspace below.
SYNASTRY - MYSPACE
THE ENDLESS FEED.COM NAME WHBIT? DEBUT AS ONE OF THE TOP TEN OF 2007
What's He Building in There was recently named #10 in TheEndlessFeed.com's Top 10 albums of 2007. Check it out right here: THE ENDLESS FEED
The band got the honor alongside Between The Buried And Me, Clutch, Dropkick
Murphys, Strung Out and others. Check out what the online zine said about the fine gentlemen in WHBIT?
'WHBIT? is like a lion hunting a gazel: sleek, skilled and graceful, yet
hauntingly brutal. This CD is essential for any tech metal enthusiast,
and it will not disappoint. Clocking in at around 54 minutes, this
flawlessly executed release should keep the listener interested from
start to finish. Even if you can't appreciate the music, What's He
Building In There? is a lyrical masterpeice. The lyrics, read front to
back, tell a captivating story. This is beyond a concept album. This is
a newer and more interesting Bible.'
- The Endless Feed {www.theendlessfeed.com}
CRADLE TO GRAVE POST NEW SONGS, COVER ART, TRACK LISTING
Cradle to Grave has posted two more tunes from their forth coming CD 'Texas Medicine' over at their MYSPACE.. The band has also posted the final track listing as well as the cover art for the record. This slab of metal drops in stores on March 18th.
Check out what people are already saying about this record.
'You will love this album. Old school skull crushing metal. Fuck Yeah!'
- Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad
'You want to know what a cross-check in the face feels like? Listen to Cradle to Graves Texas Medicine. Youll get the idea!'
- Larry LaLonde, Primus
'Cradle to Grave are heavier than Hell. This is the kind of music that reminds me of the old days. Straight up Ass-kickin music that makes you want to beat someone up and kick a dog!!'
- Jeff Becerra, Possessed
'My fellow Canadian friends, Cradle to Grave deliver a discharge of adrenalin with this new album called Texas Medicine. Check out the new vibe of thrash metal from Canada mixed and mastered by master Devin Townsend. Long live metal!'
- Alex Auburn, Cryptopsy
WHBIT? IN SEARCH OF NEW GUITARIST
What's He Building in There? are currently in search of a new guitarist. The band is actively seeking someone who fits the following requirements.
WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? - GUITARIST REQUIREMENTS
We hate to see Dave and Cookson leave the WHBIT? fold but wish them all the best in the future. Be sure to catch the band as they open up for Metal Blade's EPICUREAN at the end of January.
HANDHELD'S NEW RECORD NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
You can now pre-order the new Handheld record by clicking the link below or heading over to www.evelmerch.com. 16 killer tracks for only $13. Orders will ship the week of February 26th.
PRE-ORDER THE NEW HANDHELD RECORD RIGHT NOW!
Also, if you haven't seen it yet, check out the band's video for the track 'World Today' right here.
