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Founded in 2005 by Chris Gonda and Aaron Willschick, PureGrainAudio spent 15 years developing into Canada's premiere source for all forms of Rock, Metal, Punk and Hardcore music. After fifteen years, we have re-calibrated our approach to include all genres of music as well as popular culture. We have expanded our approach to what we do because we are people who ultimately love music of all kinds, and that includes rock, pop, metal, hip hop, jazz, blues, singer-songwriter and so much more! This is just the next chapter in our story and one that we are so fortunate to be arriving. V13 boasts a global staff of 100+ with Managing Editors in Canada, the US, UK and South Africa.

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QueenMilk Returns from Musical Hiatus with “Hold the Fire”

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Article Views: 4 After a musical hiatus and having shaken the Latin American hard rock scene in 2023 with three singles, in addition to sharing the stage with Deep Purple, Kiss, and Mr. Big, QueenMilk has just released their new single, “Hold the Fire.” This new composition marks an evolution in the band’s sound, drawing deep inspiration from the art of legends like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath.
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Empire of the Sun Transport Halifax Piece Hall to Alternate Dimension with Visual Spectacle [Photos]

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By Frank Ralph
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Article Views: 3 Australian electro-rockers Empire of the Sun transported The Piece Hall into an alternate dimension with their euphoric synth-driven anthems and visually stunning show. Support came from New Zealand’s Beasley brothers, better known as Balu Brigada, with their effortlessly cool indie-rock warming up an already eager audience. Their loose yet energetic style earned them some new fans, and a cover of Grimes “Oblivion” was a nice detour in their set.
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Track-by-Track: The Wise Man’s Fear Assess Their New EP ‘Apocrypha’

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Article Views: 1 If you like your music hard with a story behind it, then The Wise Man’s Fear is the band for you. The fantasy-core band emerge with another chapter in their story with the release of their new EP Apocrypha, via Theoria Records. This is a collection of new tracks related to their 2015 full-length album Castle in the Clouds. The band creates vast, expansive worlds that blend together epic storytelling with blasts of modern metal.
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Iron Maiden Confirm ‘Eddfest’ Filming Plans and Reveal Museum Details

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By Graham Finney
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Article Views: 0 Heavy metal legends, Iron Maiden, have confirmed that filming for their forthcoming cinematic release will continue at EDDFEST at Knebworth next weekend, following the unexpected power outage that interrupted their recent performance in Paris. The band had been filming their show at Paris La Défense Arena on June 22 as part of a future film celebrating the ‘Run For Your Lives’ World Tour.
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La Armada Release Their Most Powerful Track Yet, “Cadáveres”

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Article Views: 0 Nearly 25 years ago, hardcore band La Armada formed in the Dominican Republic. Now, the Latinx rockers are digging their own grave with the release of their latest track, “Cadáveres.” Born out of more than two decades of hardship, “Cadáveres” speaks to the band’s struggles and sacrifices, including a move to the States, numerous lineup changes, and the harsh political climate that served as the backdrop for their new album: Ofensas.
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The Art of Transformation: Rosalynne Yeow’s Journey from Molecular Biology to Modern Tattoo Art

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By Jay Lang
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Article Views: 1 When Rosalynne Yeow finally asked herself what she really wanted to do with her life, the answer surprised no one who knew her. Following a degree in molecular biology, a stint on a golf course driving a beer cart, a chapter in pharmaceutical sales, and years of raising two children on Vancouver Island, she arrived at Peridot Tattoo and Art Studio — a permanent makeup and tattoo practice built on precision, high-end pigments, and a genuinely calming space where clients feel safe.
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Gold Coyote Makes Their Entrance With Three New Singles

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Article Views: 0 South Jersey indie rock band Gold Coyote dropped their first song in May of this year, and they’ve already made waves with a sound far more mature than you’d expect from a band with only three songs released. After spending years writing and recording together, the band is finally sharing its music, and for music fans, it’s a treat. Their first release, “It Shows (More Than Ordinary),” takes listeners on a journey.
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Halfway Down Reel You in with Their Single “Want You” [Premiere]

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Article Views: 1 One of the greatest attributes of pop-punk bands like Halfway Down is the passion inherent in their music. The band is at their most candid today with the premiere of their new single “Want You.” The song features all of the top attributes of Y2K-era pop punk bands with that same degree of fervour and energy. It doesn’t hide what it is, a bright, big-sounding pop-punk song about the urgency to reconnect with someone after a long period of time.
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Groovy Aardvark Rock Les Francos De Montréal [Photos]

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By Eric Mahannah
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Article Views: 1 The 37th edition of Francos de Montréal is in full swing. The fun thing about these festivals is that you get the chance to stumble upon some great bands. This whole gig came together as kind of a last-minute decision. As such, I didn’t really have the chance to see all of the bands that were playing. After arriving early for my Saturday night show, I walked around the site for a little bit.
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Rebekah Snyder – “Small Town” [Song Review]

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Article Views: 1 Country singer-songwriter Rebekah Snyder introduces her latest single, “Small Town,” an immersive track that celebrates the values, relationships, and feelings of home that make life in a small town so significant. “Small Town” is the second radio single from Snyder’s upcoming album, Ready to Ride! The song draws from Snyder’s own journey: being raised in a small town in Western Pennsylvania, moving away to a major city, and eventually returning home to raise her family.
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Bax, Mike
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FitzGerald, Damian
Gonda, Christopher
Katsiaficas, Nathan
Mundy, Carla