Hedley is a Canadian pop/punk rock band comprising of lead singer Jacob Hoggard, who was placed 3rd during the second season of the reality TV series Canadian Idol in 2004, Tommy Mac on bass, Dave Rosin on the guitar and Chris Crippin on drums. The current band retains the original name of Hoggard's pre-Canadian Idol group, although the membership has changed. The band originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia and was named after the town of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members...
Jun 11, 2009•35 min
Aiden is an American post-hardcore band from Seattle, Washington that formed in the spring of 2003. They took their name from the character in the movie The Ring, although with a different spelling with an 'e' instead of an 'a'. The current members are WiL Francis (vocals, guitar, piano, lyrics), Jake Davison (drums), Nick Wiggins (bass), and Angel Ibarra (lead guitar). WiL originally played bass but took over lead vocals when the original singer left. Aiden's first full-length album "Our Gang's...
Jun 03, 2009•42 min
James Kottak In 1996, James Kottak became a member of the Scorpions. Prior to joining Scorpions, James was the drummer for Kingdom Come, The Cult, Wild Horses, Montrose, MSG, Warrant, Buster Brown, and countless others. In addition, James has performed on over 120 albums. James also plays (vocals and guitar) in KOTTAK, formerly known as KrunK. Athena Kottak Before KrunK she was with the all girl band Hardly Dangerous and the punk group Butt Trumpet. Aside from her musical career, Athena has also...
May 28, 2009•34 min
“Freedom from convention, music with intention.” This has been the motto for Spiral Trance since day one. It is this very motto that has set the indie-metal quartet at the forefront of their peers, ringing true louder than ever with their Rat Pak Records debut release, All In Due Time. Without regard for any one specific genre, Spiral Trance has seamlessly carved out a niche for themselves introducing a progressive, indie element to the modern, hard-rock world. On the back of several EP’s and th...
May 20, 2009•28 min
KILLER DWARFS Formed in late 1981 by Russ and Darrell Dwarf, the Killer Dwarfs released their self-titled debut album in 1983. The award-winning band established a solid following in Canada, while achieving modest worldwide sales. The break through in the United States came when San Antonio based radio personality Joe Anthony started spinning their album on a regular basis, much to the delight of hard rocking Texans. This planted the seeds for what would result in Killer Dwarfs receiving a lot o...
May 13, 2009•38 min
What is metal? Ask any given fan and the most likely response will be whatever genre they’re into. Whether it’s 80s glam or modern-day scream-o death-core, everyone has their own opinion. Our answer to this question is simply this: Good is good, suck is suck. Ronny Munroe's "Fire Within" was created the way a true metal album should be—with nothing but spirit. Frustrated, unable to tour with Metal Church (on hiatus), and forced to relocate from L.A., Ronny found himself back in Seattle. What was...
May 07, 2009•26 min
Check out my Podcast for Part I and visit these links for more information on my friends, Metal Knights: Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/metalknightsmusic Website: http://www.themetalknights.com
Apr 29, 2009•52 min
Metal Knights, working with Dio guitarist Craig Goldy and his Destiny Bridge program are ready to take on the world and make Heavy Metal Medieval again! Metal Knights, the Medieval Heavy Metal band are based out of Los Angeles, Ca. The band has seen the worldwide release of its first effort, an EP titled "The Crossing", which features Craig Goldy of Dio on one of the recorded songs, The Gates of Hell (Hope Springs Infernal). The band have just finished work on their new offering, a full length a...
Apr 22, 2009•44 min
Listening to the newest release by Fredericton, NB based indie rockers Age of Daze, you can’t help but wonder how the hell they managed to pack eight-that’s right 8-killer singles onto one album?! I mean let’s be honest, now.a.daze you’re lucky if you download a cd with two singles on it–but 8? No way! And yet, here it is... Hollywood Ending, released in the winter of 2007, is made up of eight skillfully-crafted, unadulterated rock songs, ranging the gamut from passionate ballad to kickass guita...
Apr 16, 2009•24 min
Some bands take years to write and record that first record. You only make your debut once. Certain acts nail it right off the bat, find the groove, the move, the message, the splendor and the blunder and oh yeah, the wonder. The Doors and Pearl Jam found it in a flash. So did Guns N’ Roses. Revelation Theory, however, did not. Make no mistake, Truth is Currency – the band’s 2005 toe-dip into the ocean of professional rock n’ roll, produced by Grammy winner Paul Ebersold (3 Doors Down, Saliva) –...
Apr 08, 2009•30 min
At the age of 8, Michael Wilton inherited a bass from his uncle, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident in San Leandro, CA. His parents then relocated to Bellevue, Washington where he acquired a nylon acoustic from an aunt and began listening to his father's vast record collection. Michael's early influences were The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, The Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and the San Francisco scene. Having a love for the bass he learned the notes and ...
Apr 03, 2009•30 min
IN THE BEGINNING .... It all began in Nova Scotia late in 1969. The Henman brothers, David and Ritchie, got together with their cousin Jim Henman and fellow musician Myles Goodwyn to form a band called April Wine, a name chosen simply because they were two words that sounded good together. Fifteen studio albums, three live releases, numerous compilations, a boxed set and thousands of concerts later April Wine has become enormously popular in Canada, the United States and throughout the world. TH...
Apr 02, 2009•58 min
In April of 1973 Steve (Lips) Kudlow and Robb Reiner began their journey for fame and fortune on the long hard road of rock music. It was during this time that Lips and Robb began to create their distinctive musical, metal sound that would become one of the most influential to ever come out of Canada. When they teamed up with Dave Allison and Ian Dickson in 1977, they became LIPS and later, the “Speed Metal Gods” ANVIL, as the world would came to know them. The roots of Anvil began in Toronto Ca...
Apr 02, 2009•21 min
About The Next Level Entertainment Consulting Inc. Based in Alberta Canada, The Next Level Entertainment Inc. (TNLEC) is a Canadian Artist Development firm that knows how to create the buzz to get your project moving. The principals of TNLEC have a combined 37 years of Entertainment Industry experience which is further enhanced through a network of specialized industry professionals and strategic alliances. They are serious, knowledgeable and dedicated to the career growth of their clients. TNLE...
Apr 01, 2009•25 min
With influences ranging from Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Arch Enemy, Iced Earth, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kreator, Old Metallica, 3 Inches of Blood, Death, Pantera, Slayer, Exodus, Kalmah, it should come as no surprise that Untimely Demise honed their skills from some of metal and thrash's forefathers in those genres and seem destined to become the latest and greatest new thrash metal band to come out of Canada. I would even go so far as to say they are the best thrash band hailing from north...
Mar 31, 2009•17 min
Glen Drover's influences include Tony MacAlpine, Al Di Meola, Randy Rhoads, Greg Howe, Michael Romeo, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini and David Gilmour. The Drover brothers formed the thrash/power metal band Eidolon in 1996, releasing seven albums to date. In 1998, Drover joined King Diamond and appeared on the House of God album. In 2004, Drover joined thrash metal band Megadeth, bringing along his brother Shawn. Following an extensive world tour, Drover contributed to Megadeth's 2007 release, U...
Mar 31, 2009•21 min
Todd Kerns is the voice of Canuck legends THE AGE OF ELECTRIC and their critically acclaimed spin-off STATIC IN STEREO. Now as a thriving solo artist and producer/songwriter, Todd is very much alive and well. He has played on legendary stages from The Whiskey A Go Go and The Roxy in LA, to CBGBs in New York City, to Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. Born and reared in the heartland of the Canadian praries Todd first garnered attention with his first ban...
Mar 31, 2009•29 min
