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For fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria, Haken<\/p>\n
Prog Rockers THE SLYDE Announce “Awakening” Album Release Tour (ON\/QC)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n New Album “Awakening” Out May 18th<\/span><\/p>\n New Music Video “Back Again”<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Following up with 2017’s EP release “Back Again”, Toronto melodic proggers THE SLYDE return with their first full length effort titled “Awakening”.\u00a0 The band (formerly known as just Slyde) will drop ten tracks of their intricate, contrapuntal prog rock that they’ve honed over the last decade on May 18, 2018. In support of the release, THE SLYDE will be performing show dates in Ontario and Quebec during the months of May and June.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The band comments:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n “We’re always pumped to hit the road and play new tunes, and this time we are extra excited with the upcoming release of our first full length record, ‘Awakening’.\u00a0 The Quebec-Windsor corridor has been our lifesblood for touring since we started in 2009, so we are very familiar with this circuit.\u00a0 We’re also playing some venues (Les Katacombes in Montreal) and cities (Niagara Falls) we’ve never played before, so we’re anxious to get out there and play for the people. Party on Wayne!\u00a0 \\m\/ \\m\/ “<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Show Dates: \u00a0<\/p>\n In true prog fashion,\u00a0THE SLYDE\u00a0stays true to their mission statement with their quirky arrangements, aggressive edge, and ominous lyrics. \u00a0The result is a thought provoking, high-octane album for fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Haken, Coheed and Cambria, and Megadeth. Driven by Nathan Da Silva\u2019s elegant vocals, Sarah Westbrook’s powering keyboard skills, and the powerful rhythm section of Alberto Campuzano (Warmachine, ex-Annihilator) and Brendan Soares, the band are to catch the ears of any technically minded melodic prog rock fan.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The band comments\u00a0about\u00a0“Awakening”:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n “We think fans will certainly enjoy this release, and will notice that we’re slowly adding more of an aggressive edge to our songwriting plus incorporating more ‘metal’ elements into the riffs. \u00a0‘Awakening” is less conceptual than previous releases by\u00a0containing\u00a0more\u00a0straight up rockin’ tunes.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Each song stands on its own.”Music Video – Back Again – https:\/\/youtu.be\/9T7jugWro2o<\/a> <\/span> “Awakening”is available for pre-order on Bandcamp<\/a>,\u00a0iTunes<\/a>,\u00a0Amazon<\/a> <\/span>and Distrokid here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
May 23 \u2013 Peterborough, ON \u2013 The Red Dog \u2013 info<\/a><\/span>
May 24 \u2013 Toronto, ON \u2013 Hard Luck Bar \u2013 info
<\/a><\/span>May 25 \u2013 Hamilton, ON \u2013 This Ain\u2019t Hollywood \u2013 info
<\/a><\/span>May 26 \u2013 Niagara Falls, ON \u2013\u00a0The Geekery Pub \u2013 info
<\/a><\/span>June 6 \u2013 Kingston, ON \u2013 The Mansion \u2013 info
<\/a><\/span>June 7 \u2013 Montreal, QC \u2013 Katacombes \u2013 info
<\/a><\/span>June 8 \u2013 Ottawa, ON \u2013 Cafe Dekcuf – info
<\/a><\/span>June 9 \u2013 Cornwall, ON \u2013 Lola\u2019s Pub \u2013 info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Music Video – Divide – https:\/\/youtu.be\/-9DSd7ru_mY<\/a> <\/span>
<\/span>Lyric Video – Fading – https:\/\/youtu.be\/_AaBYNVXyo8<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n