Articles by Jason Schreurs

Caliban Shed Light on Their Ever-Evolving Sound with 'Ghost Empire'

PUBLISHED Feb 6, 2014

After slogging away for 16 years, German metallers Caliban are still trying to make an impression on a North American market that dwindled...

R.I.P. Dave Finkelman of Edmonton's Energetic Action

PUBLISHED Jan 29, 2014

Edmonton's underground music scene is mourning after the death of one of its own. Dave Finkelman, who played guitar and trumpet in Energeti...

Deadkill Talk the Making of Their 'No, Never!' Debut

PUBLISHED Jan 21, 2014

As Seattle buzzsaw punks Deadkill prepare to unleash their debut album No, Never!, they're counting their lucky jacket spikes that producer...

Amnesia Rockfest Announces Partnership with Festival d'été de Québec Following 2013 Festival Fallout

PUBLISHED Jan 15, 2014

One of Canada's biggest rock festivals, Amnesia Rockfest, was marred with problems during its 2013 edition. But in efforts to have a better...

Sparkmarker/Pelican Offshoot San Angelus Find Success in Long-Distance Music Making

PUBLISHED Dec 20, 2013

San Angelus, an emotionally charged rock band whose latest incarnation features guitarist/vocalist Kim Kinakin (ex-Sparkmarker), drummer La...

Lumbar

Face to Face with Unwelcome Days

PUBLISHED Dec 17, 2013

Lumbar is the new project featuring long-time Pacific Northwest musician Aaron Edge (best know for his guitar work in Himsa), Mike Scheidt...

Stephen Brodsky Talks Mutoid Man's Rise to 'Helium Head'

PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2013

Mutoid Man, a new group featuring Cave In's Stephen Brodsky and Converge's Ben Koller, came about through mutual respect. After sharing a t...

Aaron Edge Talks the Crippling Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Lumbar's 'The First and Last Days of Unwelcome'

PUBLISHED Nov 25, 2013

The Tuesday (November 26) release of The First and Last Days of Unwelcome, from Pacific Northwest collaborative trio Lumbar, will be the cu...