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NEWS

PLEASE WELCOME
AURO CONTROL

*TODAY'S PICKS*


FEATURED MUSICIAN THIS WEEK ISDYECREST'S PIRKKA OHLIS

INTRODUCING
"THE WRING"


INDY ROCK BLOG WITH
PAUL DENTON


Q&A WITH
WHISKY OF BLOOD

PLEASE WELCOME

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Auro Control. The name refers to "Auro" (means "golden" in Latin) and sounds like "Out of Control", crazy. A daring project, created by the brazilian vocalist Lucas de Ouro. The band promises to be one of the best releases of the style in the country, with 10 powerful tracks featuring very special guests.

Album Produced by Thiago Bianchi at the prestigious Fusão Studios / São Paulo.

https://www.aurocontrol.com/

Rockshots Records/Auro Control

AURO CONTROL'S SONG "Feel The Fire" DEBUTS

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1st AT 8pm CST ON:

INDY ROCK RADIO

INDY ROCK NETWORK'S
PICKS TODAY

March 27/25

SONGS
Blood 2 DustMad Symphony
00:00 / 04:16
Compass Of The Guiding LightSaved By Skarlet
00:00 / 03:37
Rated RO.C.D.
00:00 / 04:07
VIDEO
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INDY ROCK RADIO

FEATURED MUSICIAN
THIS WEEK IS
DYECREST'S
PIRKKA OHLIS

Our featured musician this week is Pirkka Ohlis keyboardist/vocalist for Finland's DYECREST.  Pirkka is an exceptional musician adding an emotional aspect to Dyecrest's songs either by his tranquil piano sections, his technical passages or adding chords to fill out a powerful verse.  Pirkka is a talented musician with experience and expertise, what every band looks for in a keyboardist.  Dyecrest is a band with fantastic musicians, powerful dynamic songs and true professional performers!

https://dyecrest.fi/en/home/

In 2024, Dyecrest has been performing actively, with highlights including a thrilling performance at John Smith Rock Fest. The band’s fire burns brighter than ever, driven by an unshakable desire to elevate their live shows, release bigger and better material, and make an even larger impact in the metal world.

As of September 2024, Dyecrest is already writing new music for a planned 2025 release – a clear sign that the band is pushing forward, continuously evolving, and striving for even greater heights.

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PLEASE WELCOME
"THE WRING"

TO THE NETWORK FAMILY

Their song "BEFORE I DISAPPEAR" will be in rotation all day Friday March 28th on

INDY ROCK RADIO!

Check out THE WRING at:

https://thewring.ca/

Through 2023, the next iteration of the entity known as The Wring was in full creative mode.  New songs, a new singer and a new drummer... change is the only constant.

 

Spectra introduced me to the incredible talent of bassist Reggie Hache.  Nemesis also features his vocal genius, delivering what I believe to be the most cohesive and memorable set of songs to date.

 

Kyle Brian Abbott performed all drums on this record.  Kyle is a precise and articulate player that was the metronomic back drop for often slippery and shifting time.  An absolute powerhouse.

 

Of course, Francis Perron returned for mixing duties.  A Juno award-winning talent, Francis brings the songs to life.  The music would not be the same without him.

 

Gord Woolley provided the artwork for Nemesis.  As before, I concocted an elaborate theme and set of images which went out the window as soon as I saw Gord's ideas.  The red jellyfish is fantastic on many levels.

 

I have to mention Carlo Belotti from Wormholedeath Records.  In a world where music is essentially free, it's easy for an artist to get discouraged.  Carlo has a roster of hundreds of bands, but treats each as if they were the only one.  I'm thankful for his support of The Wring.

 

The contributions of Jon Asher at Ashermedia are also notable.  Jon is a publicist and has put The Wring in ears all around the world.  Thanks Jon.

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INDY ROCK BLOG #234

PAUL DENTON

 

Set Backs

 

I think it's safe to say that no band or musician enjoys any kind of setback from interrupting their goals. When we are on a roll we want to keep the train rolling. Unfortunately, Life sometimes may have a different plan. 

 

As a younger musician I don't really recall any Setbacks, but as age has crept up it seems that more of us are suffering from something that maybe holding us back in some kind of way. I'm not sure if it's our personal health, day jobs, or most likely a combination of the two! But it definitely has made an impact.

 

I think of Paul Di Anno performing in a wheelchair before he passed away and Ozzy making an attempt for one last show. I am sure there are many more.

It's sad to realize when you're playing day's maybe coming to a close for whatever reason, we still want that last show. It's who we are and why we chose to do this.

 

Currently with our band we have a guitar player recovering from a broken hip, a drummer with hand and wrist problems, and myself with arthritic hands and broken fingers. Just hoping our vocalist is OK. 

 

I guess the positive thing that becomes of any setback we may encounter is how we are able to adjust and move on. 

 

If Tony Iommi had packed it in after cutting off his fingertips, we would not have witnessed a great band. He had the determination to overcome any setback to live out his dream. 

 

My message to every musician would be " Never give up, Cherish your time and Adapt to whatever situation falls your way.

 

Keep On Rocking'

 

Paul Denton

Indy Rock Network

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