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bitriot's Journal
Bit Riot Records Announce!
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[CONTEST] This Is Brutal.
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October 06, 2008, 02:45:pm
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”Brutal Deluxe” by Cyanotic is being featured on the October ’08 CD Sampler released by Metal Maniacs Magazine. http://www.metalmaniacs.com
This issue is available NOW! So, get out there and snag your copy, its everywhere. What are you waiting for? We know it means leaving the house, but don't worry, we are going to make it worth your while.
Those who do will pick up this issue will have a chance to win the entire Cyanotic catalog including copy of the upcoming limited "Prehab 25mg-EP", plus have their picture posted here on BitRiotRecords.com and other related sites. You know what, I'm in a giving mood...we will even throw in a shirt to make the deal sweeter.
All we ask is that you send a photo of yourself posing with your copy of the October '08 Metal Maniacs Magazine in one hand and the Sampler in the other, or something like that. Just be creative...its the difference between winning and losing.
Email the photo, along with your name and address to us at info@bitriotrecords.com until we cut you off on October 30th.
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Bit Riot Mega Mix Set dedicated to Left Spine Down
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October 06, 2008, 02:41:pm
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When:
Monday Oct 06, 2008
8:00 PM / 17+ / $10
Where:
Reggie’s Rock Club
2109 S. State St
Chicago, IL 60616
Understanding the challenges bands face everyday, and knowing that the Vancouver cyberpunk quintet Left Spine Down were sad to inform everyone that they had been forced to cancel all the US dates for their much anticipated "Touring For Voltage 2008 Tour". Bit Riot Records artists Cyanotic, Breath and Decay, and drummer Jason Prost of mindFluxFuneral have pulled together for a special "Bit Riot Mega Mix"set on October 6th in Chicago to support of their label mates, Left Spine Down in the fight to bring them across the border in '09 - and you are invited!
It seems the only way to get across the border legally is to pay $1000s to lawyers or wait 6 months for process with a chance of still getting turned down. To help ensure their tour in 2009, we will be selling the updated Bit Riot US version of "Fighting for Voltage" along with the US Tour Shirt at this date. I would suggest all you LSD fans in the Chicago area come by and get this gear! The profits from these sales will go directly to funding the LSD 2009 tour.
The “Bit Riot Mega Mix" set will feature Bit Riot artists playing their favorite and most intense tracks, including debuts from the upcoming Prehab 25mg EP from Cyanotic and the first live performance in Chicago for Breath and Decay.
We are planning to capture all of this on film and uploaded everywhere. Though these bands cannot replace their Canadian brothers, Left Spine Down, they can promise an exciting night for all. Please come join us as we continue their Fight For Voltage!
http://www.reggieslive.com
http://www.myspace.com/cyanoticonline
http://www.myspace.com/breathanddecay
http://www.myspace.com/mindFluxFuneral
http://www.myspace.com/leftspinedown
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LEFT SPINE DOWN U.S. TOUR CANCELLED
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October 01, 2008, 08:16:pm
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Chicago, IL - October 1, 2008 - The Vancouver cyberpunk quintet Left Spine Down (also known as LSD) are sad to inform everyone that they have been forced to cancel all the US dates for their much anticipated "Touring For Voltage 2008 Tour" in support of their debut record Fighting For Voltage.
Their American label Bit Riot Records were not able to secure working visas in time for the band to cross into the US legally, and the group was subsequently turned away at the border without hesitation. Luckily, they were let go with nothing more than a warning and will be allowed to attempt to cross into the US at a later date.
Guitarist Denyss McKnight states "We couldn't be more disappointed with how things went. We were looking forward to finally getting across the border and meeting our American fans and getting a chance to play with some bands that we really respect and admire. It's gotten a lot harder to get across the border, and unfortunately that is really killing any chance for a Canadian band to expand their fan base. It's a shame that the United States can't come up with a way for international artists to come into their country without as much headache as we have to go through to get in."
Bit Rot Records regrets not being able to get the work visas approved in time and is pursuing proper immigration representation for Left Spine Down to ensure safe travel across the border in 2009. They would also like to apologize to everyone that worked so hard to put this tour together, to the fans who were looking forward to finally seeing the band live, and to our artist Left Spine Down for the inconvenience and disappointment.
Tonya Leigh of Bit Riot Records adds "I couldn't agree more with Denyss on this. My sincerest apologizes to everyone. This has definitely been a learning experience. Its a tough blow for us, for sure. Don't worry though, its not tough enough to stop us. Bit Riot Records willbring LSD to the US in '09."
The band is hoping to try again in the spring as part of a festival run. Band manager Mark Sommer says "The band has applied to perform at next year's SXSW and has a confirmed Canadian Music Week 2009 appearance slotted and has also been asked to appear at certain electronic and metal festivals in 2009. So, we're going to try again. Hopefully, things will work out in our favor this next time through."
Left Spine Down apologizes to all affected promoters, agents, bands and most importantly, our fans who were hoping to see the band live.
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[STREAMING] New Cyanotic tracks debuting on Chicago radio Tonight!
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September 27, 2008, 02:00:pm
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Sean Payne of Cyanotic will be doing a guest appearance on Chicago radio's Hidden Forms show tomorrow from the hours of 7pm-9pm central. Sean's going to be playing a smattering of heavy electronic music and debuting songs from the forthcoming Cyanotic "Prehab 25mg" EP [precursor to "The Medication Generation" full length album].
Stream audio at http://www.hiddenformsonline.com/
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[STREAMING] New Cyanotic tracks debuting on Chicago radio Tonight!
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September 27, 2008, 01:59:pm
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Sean Payne of Cyanotic will be doing a guest appearance on Chicago radio's Hidden Forms show tomorrow from the hours of 7pm-9pm central. Sean's going to be playing a smattering of heavy electronic music and debuting songs from the forthcoming Cyanotic "Prehab 25mg" EP [precursor to "The Medication Generation" full length album].
Stream audio at http://www.hiddenformsonline.com/
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