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We've had a rough few months for metal musician deaths since December, especially given the sudden nature of each, but like with Andres & Justin, I know J.P. will be fondly remembered in similar ways, and I wish the entire Fecteau & Verdon family the best during this difficult time. R.I.P. Jean-Paul!
Next up, we have a new paid album release from a local hard rock artist, that being Haggith singer/drummer Mike Haggith's newest solo album "The Present Din"! Originally posted in full as a streaming YouTube video almost two weeks ago, Mike announced on his solo project's Facebook page yesterday that his 46th solo album can now be purchased by request through Facebook, or digitally through Mike's Reverbnation store for just $4.50 (or 69¢ a song), and it's great to see the album on sale finally! Recorded at Galactic Records with vocal tracks recorded locally at PaperClip Productions,the 9 track album (including one cover) is softer & more upbeat than his last two releases, but still has some heavier elements. For fans of Mike's solo work and the Haggith band, this has to be a must-buy (especially at this low price), so click here to pick it up A.S.A.P.! That said, when will we review "The Present Din" on the site? I have it roughly pencilled in for June (past our 6 month buffer from our "Neighbourhood Watch" review), but that could change depending on if he releases anything else, or if any other new metal/hard rock albums fall in the queue by then.
No matter what, look out for a new Mike Haggith solo album review likely this summer, and pick up "The Present Din" either digitally or physically A.S.A.P.! (Also, Mike's Facebook page was recently renamed to remove references to his former Windsor-based bands The Thorns & Equilibrium, likely as both are defunct, but the page as we know it is the same.)
This show is the fifth Thursday night show at The Rosie to be promoted by J.D. "Johnny Pints" Pearce since last year, so if you miss the regular Rosie metal nights, why not head out tomorrow? There is a 10:00 PM start time, you must be 19 to attend, and there's a $5 cover charge. For more details, visit the official Facebook event page! I likely won't be there tomorrow, as I don't want to show a bias for/against the battle competitors, but Giwakwa's long awaited concert debut should be huge, and Sykotyk Rampage & Sarah's Valley are bound to be crowd favourites, so don't miss out TOMORROW NIGHT! For a preview, here's The Rabid Whole's music video for their song "Future"!
Finally for today, here's a new video from As It Stands' drummer John Mignacca, who posted this clip of him covering the Skrillex remix of Avicii's "Levels" onto As It Stands' YouTube channel on Monday! John's using an electric drumkit (not unlike The Valentine's Day Massacre's Kyle Umgeher) in the video, and it's the first video on the channel of John drumming in over a year, with or without the band. He does a good job on this song (though it's a dubstep/electronic mix, not metal), and while I have no clue when As It Stands will end their 8 month concert hiatus, hopefully this can tide you guys over somewhat, so check out John's new drum cover below!
That's all for today, but stay tuned for our recap of tonight's second night of the Rockstar Bar Battle of the Bands that is currently in progress! Who will win, and what went down? Find out tomorrow! Thanks everyone!
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