Baptized in Blood
After only a year together, Baptized In Blood have already made quite a name for themselves. Combining lightning fast riffs and harmonies with crushing in-your-face dual vocals, Baptized In Bloods' DIY demo-e.p. is four songs of intensely original sound which is sure to catapult this 7 piece onto stages all over. Comprised of ex-members from widely popular bands such as Capeside, Ghetto Box, The Matadors, and Jude The Obscure, Baptized In Blood brings a refreshing sound and live show that can't be ignored. Impecibly placed synth simply compliments the massive sound produced by these early-20's rockers. With only positive attitudes and a humble approach London Ontarios' Baptized In Blood have nowhere to go but straight up. Think Children Of Bodom mixed with the guitarmonies of Dragonforce and you have yourself one hell of an enjoyable set that even the non-metal heads will find themselves thrashing to. Having headlined half of their dozen shows to date, and sharing the stage with the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, 3 Inches Of Blood, A Perfect Murder and Thine Eyes Bleed, Baptized In Blood is set to explode into ipods and cd players world wide. Brace yourself, you've been warned.
The Dupes
As the world of music becomes increasingly congested, it seems that fewer bands actually use what they truly believe in to procure their success. The rock and roll path has never been a smooth one for the DUPEs but their dedication and perseverance have paid off. For this quartet from New Hamburg Ontario, the pressures and obstacles of the industry have more often then not made it particularly difficult to hold onto their original intentions and creative ideas. However, this isn't about embracing such hollowness. It's about giving back to the fans and harnessing the ability to steer clear of the bland monotony that clutters the Top 40 charts and radio play lists on a weekly basis. This is about making good music. Fast, catchy, and sarcastic, Ben McKenzie (guitars/vocals), Chris Pellarin (bass/backing vocals), Buck Fitzpatrick (drums), and Kyle Lackenbauer (guitars/vocals) started hammering out power-punk/pop in 1996. Originally conceived to remedy the evils of small town boredom, the DUPEs were soon able to transform from garage band to local favorites as their dynamic breed of guitar driven punk rock quickly started spreading throughout Southern Ontario. Acquiring influences that span from the likes of The Alkaline Trio to Screeching Weasel, the DUPEs have developed a fan base that stretches from London to Ottawa and continues to grow rapidly. With the release of their first full length record entitled In the Key of Idiot in 2001, the DUPEs saw themselves opening for the likes of Moneen, Digger, Belvedere and other established bands. In 2003, the DUPEs signed with Year of the Sun Records and in January 2004 their second full length album The Long Way Back was released. A solid indie-rock accomplishment, the album's 11 tracks successfully showcased the DUPEs' ability to meld attitude with pop-punk sensibilities. With the undeniably catchiness of tracks such as "Cobra's Revenge", "Dream This", and "You're not to Blame", it was clear that the band's hard work and determination was starting to pay off. The new album also struck a chord with their fans as the new songs energized crowds every time the band hit the stage to punch home their message: Have some god damn fun! In 2005, the DUPEs re-entered the studio with a fresh batch of material and producer Mike Borkosky. What resulted was a five song EP entitled A Parting Gift which was released on Year of the Sun on July 12th 2005. The recording process this time around was a defiant turning point in the band's career. After some careful planning, the DUPEs decided to deconstruct themselves in the studio and, while working closely with Borkosky, rebuilt their band into a more polished and orientated collective. With songs such as "Thoughts of Tomorrow" and "A Nice Excuse", the new recording successfully captured and explored the DUPEs' new focus and more mature songwriting style. Following the release of the EP, the DUPEs embarked on a three week tour of Eastern Canada while also filming a music video for the EP's first single "Don't Let Me Fall" upon their return. With plans to hit the road again in the near future and with the "Don't Let Me Fall" video hitting the airwaves this September, the future looks bright for these four accomplished musicians from New Hamburg. Their uncompromising breed of punk rock has allowed the DUPEs to evolve from just another band into one of the most refreshing voices in Canadian music today. With plenty of hooks to reel you in with, the only thing that the DUPEs are guilty of is being too infectious. So next time you're blazing down the highway, windows down, the wind chilling your arm as you hang it out of the car, throw in the DUPEs and let them guide you in the right direction. This is the soundtrack to your summer. .

Machete Avenue
Machete is the cruel result of self loathing. In a world that is made to beat us down, to take our lives, our dreams, and to break our hearts, we must find the strength within and take control. For some it is harder than others to overcome the obstacles put in our paths. We hope while enduring the hurt process, you can relate and see that others are going through the same pains that life throws our way..

Del Asher
A band always runs the risk of being marginalized when its members refuse to conform to any given musical trend. However, it can also be said that these bands, who transcend present gimmicks and stay true to rock-and-roll, ensure the longevity and credibility of their music. Del Asher strive to be one of these bands. Having formed in late 2004, originally being the brainchild of Julian Tomarin, Del Asher have grown into a band praised for their live shows and emphasis on musicianship, melody and technical profficeincy. "We concentrate more on our actual performance, emphasizing our music and how we are presenting it, over what clothes we have on or who has the most stylized hair," says Tomarin. "I mean don't misunderstand us," jokes Murphy. "We all look rad as hell but that's just how we always look." During the winter of 2006 Del Asher set up camp at Silo studios, just outside of Hamilton, Ontario, enlisting the genious of producer Julius Butty; the man responsibile for Alexisonfire's smash record, "Watch Out!" The result is a three song demo, boldly entitled "The Greatest Hits." Now with a demo to shop under their belts and a years worth of extensive touring, Del Asher are ready to do what every band strives to do, they want to take over the world and nothing will stop them from accomplishing their goal.

Broken Glass Wings
BGW is the juxtopostion of beauty ablaze, the idea of taking the softest note and putting it through a blender. Forming in London Ontario. BGW has swiftly moved themselves into postion to have there music heard by the rest of the world via their debut EP "The Stiletto Killers", and by the reputation of their explosive live show. While still a young band on the Southern Ontario music scene, BGW has already proven themselves to be worthy to play along side some of North Americas best, by opening for sutch acts as Bleed The Dream, Sutterfly, Social Code and The Fully Down.

Matthew Johnston
Like all true artists, Matthew is someone that loves to share his own story through his songs. And the story of Matthew Johnston is only beginning, as he aspires to continue to make music for years to come and to share his story with as many people as possible. With several Chapters still left to be written, just one thing is for sure: Theres only one way the story of someone with the hope, perseverance, and talent of Matthew Johnston can end However he wants it to.

2010-09-07
HATEBREED w/ Emmure, Dead And Divine, Straight Line Stitch, Baptized In Blood
at London Music Hall
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2010-09-09
PENNYWISE w/ Riverboat Gamblers, Big Wig, Authority Zero, Chasing Mercury << BUY TICKETS >>
at London Music Hall
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2010-09-10
BLIND WITNESS w/ Chelsea Grinn, Attila, The Jettison Commitment, The Serpent & The Siren
at Rum Runners
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2010-09-12
AGAINST ME! w/ The Flatliners, Young Livers
at Cowboys
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2010-09-15
IT PREVAILS w/ Counterparts, Sight For Sewn Eyes, Searching For Satellites, Dead at Sea << BUY TICKETS >>
at London Music Hall Lounge
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