Let's cover some overdue recent updates from a prominent local group in today's post, but first, we have a big new cover video from a fan favourite local project, so here's what you should know!
After taking July off, Mikey & His Uke is back with a brand new cover video on their YouTube channel! This time out, Bookclub/ex-Lion Ride frontman Mikey Hawdon is going metal, as to honour last months 40th anniversary of Metallica's debut album "Kill 'Em All", Mikey has assembled a far flung all-star band to cover "Motorbreath", so who did Mikey get for this one? On vocals is Jason Shevchuk of None More Black and Kid Dynamite, while guitarists include Ian Fowles (Aquabats/Death By Stereo) and Dave Pino from Andrew W.K.'s band, and the drummer is Authority Zero's Chris Dalley. Usually, Mikey himself plays guitar, but he instead handles bass here, plus his usual ukelele intro before dropping that pretense. Strong cover with Jason's vocals adding a punk flavour to this thrash metal classic, and everyone holds up their end of the musical bargain, but the post-production filter didn't strike me as necessary.If you're curious, Mikey isn't playing anywhere recognizable in his scenes, rather an empty (to the viewer) room with gray walls. Nothing else shocking to report from the performers' videos, but Jason is sure in your face with his! Give Mikey & His Uke's new Metallica cover a watch below, and stay tuned for more from the project in the fall!
The other review is from Dennis Jarman of Planet Mosh, who gave it a 5 star rating, calling it "incendiary" and "a highly impressive debut" (someone may want to send him Jack Spades' albums!), while also breaking down each song individually. Of note, neither of these reviews list Jay Sarrazin as a band member either, but Dennis credited him on lead guitar for only two songs: "Final Girl" (where he performed in the music video) and "Red". Is this indicative of him leaving the band, or is his busy schedule with multiple other bands just limiting his availability? No one has firmly said, but he's clearly on good terms with the band regardless! Dennis also confirmed that the title track of "Sewer City Radio" is the one featuring Anvil's Steve "Lips" Kudlow with a guest guitar solo, something that wasn't made overly clear in much of the album's prior promotion
Give Dennis' review a read above! Spades GT's next two announced shows are both in Toronto, where they will open for Random Killing at The Bovine Sex Club on September 23rd, followed by a set opening for Anvil at The Rockpile on November 17th. The guys are certainly no strangers to either band, either from the Jack or GT eras, so those shows should go over well! Visit the above links for much more on what Spades GT have been up to lately, and here's their "Black On Black" lyric video!
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