NEWS
FEATURED MUSICIAN THIS WEEK IS
NANDO CAVACCINI
XFEARS GUITARIST
*TODAY'S PICKS*
Q&A INTERVIEW WITH
"VICTORIA LIES"
PAUL DENTON's
INDY ROCK BLOG #232
PLEASE WELCOME
REVMATIC
DERRICK KROLL & PAUL HUSBAND
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BLOG CONTRIBUTORS
FEATURED MUSICIA
NANDO CAVACCINI
Our feature musician this week is XFears sensational guitarist, Nando Cavaccini. Wow, this guy is exceptional! Everything from his powerful rhythms and shredding lead riffs he does it all with ease. Nando is technically versed and shows his immense talent in every song XFears puts out. Nando and his band mates put out powerful, technical music that you just can't help getting into. This is a very good band and they are proving it on stage.
Nando started his musical studies at the age of 15, studying popular guitar and classical guitar. His professional life started in 1999, playing in theaters and concert halls along with great artists and bands from various musical genres. He has been teaching acoustic and electric guitar since 2004 through private lessons and music school. Influences: Van Halen, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Yngwie Malmsteen, etc.
Listen to Nando and XFears along with other great indie rock bands on https://www.indyrock.net/indy-rock-radio
XFEARS is a Brazilian Prog Metal band. The band was formed in 2002. XFEARS has the goal to produce new heavy and prog metal music for the fans of these styles all over the world. The debut album, The First, is out now!
The main purpose of the band, is to deliver good music for everyone, trying to make the world a bit better and enjoyable. The band with its five members, deliver songs filled with great harmonies and keyboards textures but not letting aside the heavy guitars, basses and drums, followed by lyrics related to daily subjects, fears, thoughts, and life-based poetry.
XFEARS is kept with passion and enthusiasm, the band stands for the love of music and for the love of Metal! In a world where music is so predictable, XFEARS put the members’ hearts through the songs, delivering a real message for the audience. Please, enjoy our Youtube, facebook, Instagram and all social media and pages related to XFEARS.
Listen to our songs, they are all available! This will help us to reach more people and make our music go ahead keeping our dreams live!
INDY ROCK NETWORK'S
PICKS TODAY
September 18/24
SONGS
VIDEO
INDY ROCK RADIO
PLEASE WELCOME "REVMATIC"
TO THE NETWORK FAMILY
Hard rock band REVMATIC, hailing from Kingston Ontario, have been a staple in Canada’s indie music scene since the early 2000’s. There music is catchy with the blunt force impact of blue-collar metal, more simplistic melodies that stay challenging when coupled with solid solos and leads. REVMATIC’s steady and persistent backing section acts as a quickened pulse to propel the guitar theatrics. REVMATIC has a sound that is ready to burst from the underground into the mainstream.
In 2008, they released their album entitled "Cold Blooded Demon". As described by singer Nathan Yetter, “It is the sound of Guns ‘N’ Roses and Metallica in a car accident.” The album marked a new beginning and has gained many accolades on their solid sound, rhythm section and pure raw energy in their live shows.
THEIR SONG "WAKE UP SCREAMING" DEBUTS SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 1st AT 8pm CST
In February 2014, REVMATIC released their first album in six years titled "Rising of the Sword." This album is rich with duel lead guitars, pounding bass guitar, and thunderous drumming. It’s like a drink of Hard Rock, with a twist of Metal, with no ice!!
Keith Bergman from blabbermouth.net describes REVMATIC as:
"High energy, raw, in your face, modern Heavy Metal & Hard Rock that you could hear on today's Rock radio.", "REVMATIC are definitely on their way to great things, and they're something the world needs more of — a radio-friendly hard rock band that doesn't forget their balls, or their distortion pedals, on the way to the studio."
REVMATIC latest releases from "KISS OF DEATH" are available at:
PLEASE WELCOME TWO NEW BLOG CONTRIBUTORS TO THE INDY ROCK NETWORK FAMILY,
COMING SOON!
Derrick Kroll
Derrick has and extensive background in the music industry and is an exceptional and will trained drummer. He is/has played in the bands, Gutter Creek, Scott Kroeker, Votov, Immortal Possession, Wreck-Defy, Alphakill and Evil Survives. Derrick has experience behind the kit and behind the scenes and will have some interesting input we're sure of the rock business.
Paul Husband
With four active divisions, consisting of Artist Management, Corporate/Special Event Talent Bookings, Event Production, and Entertainment Consulting Services, TNLEC places a strong emphasis on providing superior customer service, maintaining integrity in the industry, building strong relationships and having the passion to continue to help their clients reach "the next level", whatever that level may be.
Paul has an extensive promotion and marketing background and has helped numerous bands follow their dreams. He will definitly give a unique perspective that bands can will find interesting and informative.
The Next Level Entertainment Consulting Inc. (TNLEC) is a unique and diverse sales, marketing and management company in the Entertainment Industry.
INDY ROCK BLOG
#232
With Paul Denton
Road Trip
There is nothing better than taking your band out on the road. After 40 years of having this opportunity, I still feel it to be exciting with the things you can learn about yourself, and your bandmates, it can be incredibly special. I prefer the camaraderie of the band travelling in one vehicle as opposed to separate forms of transportation as it gives you a chance to really get to know one another on a more personal level rather than just seeing each other as musicians.
In the early days I used to keep a journal of places we had played, distance we had travelled and the amount of pay we may have received. I still wish I had that journal today; it would be interesting to look back upon. The positive nowadays is we have cell phones to record all these special moments.
This last road trip (Sun Peaks) was an outdoor festival that I had longed to play for many years and finally had the opportunity to do just that. The special moments for me was the day before the show. Walking around the site, people not knowing you were part of a band and asking who they were there to see. It was cool to hear them reply with your band's name. Another fond memory was standing on the deck of our room with our drummer Steve and talking to people that had recognized us and handing out guitar picks. If there was a downside it would have been the weather on the day of the show. 9 degrees in the mountains with blowing rain made for a wet stage and equipment. This, however, was quickly forgotten as you would look out from the stage and see a good-sized loyal crowd of music fans. Everyone that weekend was there for the music. Come rain or shine that didn't seem to matter.
I thank my bandmates in Blackheart for making this trip so memorable. I am proud of each of you. Also, to all the support staff in making things run like clockwork.
To our Indy bands, enjoy your road trips, cherish the moments, there's lots that can be learned!
Out On The Road.
Paul Denton
Indy Rock Network
September 10/24
Q&A VICTORIA LIES
https://www.facebook.com/victorialiesband
Indy-How did the band form?
-Myself (Jay), Chris, Rory, and Brett all knew each other from our former project From The Flame. I had been talking with Nick for about a year before we asked him to come tryout for Victoria Lies.
Indy-How did you come up with the band’s name?
- Jay- Oh man, we went back and forth on a new name for months! Finally, we settled on Victoria Lies. We really liked the sound of the name and began thinking about how we could create the character of Victoria. She’s someone who lies, but in a way to survive. A misunderstood antihero perhaps. We imagined a 1920’s noir feel with her character initially, but are excited about exploring more iterations of her character.
Indy-Which song does the band like playing live the most?
-Jay- Oooo the answer to this one will shift depending on who you ask! I’d say one of our newer songs, Red Lips, Loaded Gun is my favorite due to how well it showcases our songwriting versatility.
Chris - I also love playing our new track RLLG, that heavymetal riff in the intro is super fun to play and it's so good, my 2nd favourite would have to be we ignite.
Rory - Terra critical is my favourite is has so many layers that weave together it really is a beautiful song
Indy-What process do you use when writing and recording?
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When it comes to songwriting, someone typically comes up with an idea/riff and presents it to the group. We really want to make sure that everyone has a voice in the band, so if it’s not something that immediately clicks with what we think our sound is, we either throw it the garbage heap, or if there's a piece in there that could work with we try hard to massage it into place and put a VL spin on it. Once everyone is happy with a section, we move on, Rory writes out the guitar and bass tabs and we practice the hell out of it before going into the studio.
As for recording, we bug our amazing producer Scott of Interim Music Studios in Calgary to fit us in and we spend a couple days building the song from the bottom up (drums, then bass, then guitars, then vocals)
Indy-What was the best gig you’ve ever played?
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As a band, our best gig was our 1st one for the Battle of Wacken at Dickens Pub in Calgary. We were tight, the crowd was energetic, and everything went off without a hitch!
Indy-What was the worst gig you ever played?
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Jay- So, this is an interesting one because the crowd didn’t notice anything! But something happened with our in-ear monitors as the show started that really just threw us off. We must have recovered well though because some of our more honest fans were pretty surprised when we told them about what we dealt with the entire set.
Indy-What advice would you give new rock musicians forming a band?
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Jay- Patience, work, patience, and more work. It’s not realistic to become an overnight sensation. Promoters will want to work with you if they know you can help yourself. Learn how to properly promote your band and make sure you’re forming a great network with your local scene. Go to shows, meet other bands, and keep the band moving in the right direction with writing your music and getting the right items you need to show the world that your band is the real deal. It's also very important to make sure you have continuous communication with your band and that you all are aligned in the direction you want to go and share the same vision.
Indy-How do you balance band life with your home life?
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THIS IS TOUGH. Between the band, work, relationships, friendships, etc. it’s not easy. Staying in touch with the band between practices and having a consistent schedule is ABSOLTUELY CRUCIAL. That way, everyone is on the same page and nothing should come as a surprise to the band or your social circle.
Indy-What has been the band’s biggest challenge to date?
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Making sure that decisions are made in a timely manner. This is something we’re leagues better at now, but getting 5 dudes on the same page is hard work!
Indy-What changes would you like to see in the music industry?
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I’d like to see the music industry take more of a chance with smaller bands. Maybe letting them open up for bigger acts as they tour.
Indy-Any last words?
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If you’re taking the time to read this, Victoria Lies thanks you from the bottom of our hearts! Now go out there, support your local bands, and plug yourself into the scene. You will be shocked with all the kindness and support waiting for you.
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INTERVIEW WAS WITH:
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Jay, Bassist of Victoria Lies.