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Got Metal? T.V.R. Sure Does!

Wether you're looking to do some last minute Christmas shopping for a fellow metalhead or interested in getting your extreme metal music on a compilation album, look no further than Turkey Vulture Records! T.V.R.'s Distro artist roster includes a massive collection of metal and offers way too many to bands to list here - all available for immediate purchase.

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From killer Alt-Rock to Extreme Metal, Turkey Vulture Records is an awesome site to check out the latest in upcoming and underground metal!

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Media Mikes CD Review: A Break in the Storm "Metanoia” (Turkey Vulture Records)

“Metonia” is the debut release from the Merrill, WI based metal core band A Break In The Storm. The album features 10 original tracks and is being released via Turkey Vulture Records. After listening through the entire album I had to sit back and really take it all in. Each song contained on the album is bursting at the seams with metal core goodness. Everything you could ever ask for from cookie monster vocals, to melodic harmonies, blazing guitar work, and solid drumming “Metonia” has it.

The overall mixing of the album I thought was done very well. Even with the intense nature of the music nothing was lost and each of the instruments could be heard very clearly. I was most impressed with the tracks “Beneath The Surface”, “Reflections” and “Roam This World” as all three had a great grooves while featuring a variety of transitions which made the tracks even more entertaining as they had an element of surprise to them. If you haven’t done so already give A Break In The Storm’s newest release “Metonia” a listen. You won’t be disappointed!

Media Mikes CD Review: Dyer "Rage...Fury...Alcohol” (Turkey Vulture Records)

“Rage…Fury…Alcohol” is the first release from the Southern California heavy metal band Dyer. The 4 piece band made up of Carlos Velarde- guitars, Ivan Gonzalez- vocals, Sergio Lopez- Bass and Ryan Nazarian- Drums bring a no nonsense approach to their playing of intense heavy metal. The album features 9 tracks and is being released via Turkey Vulture Records.

If you are looking for straight forward no frills heavy metal then this is the album for you. Each track contained on the album is a stripped down metal master piece. Vocalist Ivan Gonzalez does a great job pushing his performances almost to the breaking point which surely just adds to the bands performance. Tracks such as “Against The Grain” and the melodic “My Last Rights” were personal highlights. From a production stand point the album seems to have a minimalist approach which I feel contributed the albums raw feel.

“Rage…Fury…Alcohol” is exactly as the title says. If you are a fan of bands such as Machine Head or Fear Factory definitely give the new album by Dyer a listen.

Media Mikes CD Review: On-Edge "Waiting for Daylight" (Turkey Vulture Records)

Formed in Yakima, Washington in 1998 the band On Edge is a blending of many different musical styles. From straight up rock and roll to full-blown heavy metal On Edge does it all! The bands first release titled “Waiting For Daylight” features 11 original tracks by the 5 member band. The album is being released via Jason Z.’s Turkey Vulture Records which is based out of Rockford Illinois.

I found the tracks contained on “Waiting For Daylight” to be very enjoyable to listen to. Each of the 11 tracks featured on the album had some really great grooves which pulled you in and made you want more. When an album has the power to pull the listener in the artists have done their job. “Waiting For Daylight” is one of those albums and them some! Tracks like “American Idol”, “Breaking” and, “Complicated” which features a very melodic arrangement that further showcases the bands diversity.

Owner/Producer Jason Z. really found himself another great act to add to his already impressive lineup at Turkey Vulture Records. If you have the chance to pick up On Edge’s debut album “Waiting For Light” definitely do it. You won’t be disappointed

Media Mikes CD Review: NIHM "Trade of Chains" (Turkey Vulture Records)

“Trade Of Chains” from the heavy metal group NIHM. The North Carolina based band has been together since 1997 and is a the three piece metal trio that combines a variety of vocal styling’s ranging from full on screaming to scattered rants combined with ferocious instrumentation. “Trade Of Chains” features 10 new tracks that are being released via Jason Z.’s Turkey Vulture Records.

I was definitely interested in checking out the newest album by NIHM. After finding out they are originally from Buffalo, NY an area close to my home I was even a little more intrigued. What I found on this recording was an at times manic flow that really amped up the intensity of each song contained on “Trade Of Chains”. I really enjoyed the spontaneity of each track however I was more a fan on songs like “A.F.R” and “Don’t Go Outside” which featured more traditional arrangements.

“Trade Of Chains” is not a bad album as the group has a sound that is different from a lot of other bands in this genre. At times it felt as though the vocals where a bit rushed which in my opinion seemed to rush the song. This could have been done on purpose as it does give the bands an overall different feel that I am sure some listeners will enjoy.

As the Glory Fades (Turkey Vulture Records) ready to take ‘Minnesota Nice’ to the masses!!

By Amanda Lillie
Austin Daily Herald

With an album coming out in early 2012 and a tour on the horizon, Albert Lea popcore band As the Glory Fades is looking forward to spreading the Minnesota nice.

“Minnesota is known for being nice,” said Trevor Olchefske, band member and vocalist. “If nothing else, it’s the nicest state anyone has ever come to.”

That’s why Olchefske and Tim Evans, who comprise ATGF, titled their upcoming 10-song album “Minnesota Nice.” The album is being released by Turkey Vulture Records, an indie label out of Rockford, Ill., Olchefske said.

Although Turkey Vulture Records is known as a more metal label, ATGF’s style mixes pop-punk influences with heavier guitar riffs, breakdowns and screaming.

Olchefske said he and Evans consider their music “popcore,” or a mix of pop-punk and hardcore.

“It’s kind of a culmination of everything we grew up playing and listening to … but we also have the hardcore aspect with breakdowns and screaming and some really heavy stuff in there,” he said.

The culmination of the two musical styles works well for Olchefske and Evans, because they each have different writing styles. When it comes to the Blink 182-esque, vocally driven pop-punk aspects of their music, Evans excels. But when a song needs a breakdown or screaming lyrics, that’s where Olchefske comes in.

“He writes a lot more of the poppy stuff and I’ll write a lot more of the heavy stuff,” Olchefske said. “We do a lot of writing together. It’s a really back and forth give and take because we can be completely honest with each other.”

The ability to criticize each other’s work honestly has been vital to the band’s growth and success since the two men started ATGF in 2010. Olchefske and Evans played together in a band before starting ATGF, but Olchefske said their music has definitely evolved, particularly since adding heavier, hardcore elements to their music.

“A lot of our influence for the singing and the choruses and guitar riffs, we grew up with that,” Olchefske said. “As we got older, we started throwing the heavier stuff in there, and eventually I got really good at writing it.”

A specific release date has yet to be set on the band’s album, “Minnesota Nice,” but it should be coming out in early 2012. It includes 10 songs and comes in just more than a half hour long, according to Olchefske.

The band’s manager is in the process of setting up a tour starting around February, Olchefske said. ATGF plays shows around Minnesota occasionally, they’re hoping to tour as support for another band and grow their fanbase in the upcoming tour.

They’re also hoping “Minnesota Nice” will be a hit with the fans.

“Tim and I are both extremely big Minnesota boys,” Olchefske said. “We love this state.”

Media Mikes CD Review: Dreams Will Fade “Before The Dawn”

“Before The Dawn” is the debut album from the 5 member Wisconsin based band Dreams Will Fade. The album feature 10 original hard rock tracks produced by Jason Z. “Before The Dawn” is being released via Turkey Vulture records.
“Before The Dawn” was a fairly decent listen as the album had several high lights. I felt the band did a good job of blending melodic vocal lines with heavy riff driven instrumentation. Tracks such as “Before The Dawn”, “Watch You Fall” and “Whatever” were personal highlights and in my opinion and featured some great arrangements and performances. I would have liked the overall mix of the album to be a little more up front and in your face however each track still sounded good.
Dreams Will Fade’s “Before The Dawn” as a whole is a good album. I could have done with a little less screaming as I don’t think it’s the bands strong suit. If you are a fan of bands like Killswitch Engage, Breaking Benjamin and Pierce The Veil then you will definitely want to check out Dreams Will Fade’s debut album.

Media Mikes CD Review: Mobile Deathcamp “Clear and Present Anger”

“Clear and Present Anger” is the second release from the Toledo, Ohio based metal group Mobile Deathcamp. The trio consists of former Gwar/Green Jelly member Todd Evans on guitar/vocals, bassist Boe Skadeland and drummer Dave Martin. “Clear and Present Anger” features 10 all new original tracks produced by Jason Z. and is being released via Turkey Vulture Records
The album picks up right where Mobile Deathcamp’s previous release “Black Swamp Rising” left off. “Clear and Present Anger” is classic speed metal with a modern twist. Tracks such as “Emerald” and “Earth Metal” are relentless in their approach as each track contained on “Clear and Present Anger” is filled to the brim with intensity. Casual listeners might not connect right away with this album however long time metal fans and supporters of Todd Evan’s previous bands will appreciate this album.
“Clear and Present Anger” is a solid album that showcases Mobile Deathcamp’s growth as a band. Each members performance is tight and in sync with the direction of each song. Fans of the bands previous release will surely want to pick up a copy of “Clear and Present Anger”.

SILENT THEORY interview in THE DAILY EVERGREEN

Silent Theory to debut album at concert Saturday
By Greg Dunbar
Published 11/4/2011

The local band Silent Theory will be debuting their album, "Black Tie Affair," 60 days early with a show and CD release at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the BellTower Concert House in Pullman.

The album will be available worldwide on Jan 5., 2012, but, as drummer Mitch Swanger said, why not make the release into something special for the community?

“As part of the show, we’re giving a copy of the album out with every ticket purchase,” Swanger said. “We’re breaking our show into two sets. During the first, we’ll play a couple covers and songs that didn’t make the album, and the second half we’ll be playing the entirety of 'Black Tie Affair.'”

The album will feature ten original songs full of crunchy guitars, gritty rock ‘n’ roll vocals and in some instances, rhythm guitarist Robert James said, a slight country, acoustic feel. As a rule of thumb, Swanger said, Silent Theory writes music about things that have a story and reason behind them.

“People don’t want stuff just slapped on paper,” Swanger said. “They want something meaningful to the band and something they can relate to.”

While Silent Theory’s lyrical content speaks about rock ‘n’ roll themes such as drinking and having a good time, other songs focus on the tribulations the band has encountered on their road to success, James said.

“The fan favorite so far is ‘No Time To Lose,’ which has a really catchy second verse with a more funk beat on bass guitar,” James said. “Our label is pushing ‘Livin’ The Dream’ as our first single. It’s also schduled to be on the next Rock Band video game.”

The song “My Last Goodbye” is about Swanger’s experiences with bullying while teaching marketing courses in Lewiston.

“In my second year there, one of my favorite students came to school with suicidal cuts stretching from elbow to wrist, a result from bullying,” Swanger said. “Another student of mine, who had special needs, came to school badly beat up. As a teacher, if there was one thing that would make me lose it, it’d be bullying.”

Swanger said the song “My Last Goodbye” was not written to be morbid, but to rather function as a PSA or a cry for help for these victimized students.

Silent Theory is one of the rare bands from the Palouse area that have been signed to a record label, Swanger said. The band signed a contract with Illinois-based Turkey Vulture Records, a predominantly heavy metal label, on Oct. 14, 2010. Silent Theory’s sound is more commercial than 90 percent of the bands on the label, Swanger said, which is a big reason why Turkey Vulture Records picked them up. Their potential market and chance of being on the radio is huge.

“There’s not really anything out here that would draw a label’s interest,” Swanger said. “You wouldn’t think to look in a small town of Idaho. We’re the black sheep of any show we play, but sometimes it’s worked for us.”

Swanger said Silent Theory has played all sorts of shows, from gigs with death metal bands in Seattle to performances with Christian rock groups in Moscow, Idaho. In addition to the Washington and Idaho scenes, Silent Theory headlined Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles in 2010, played with Metallica and The Proclaimers in the South By Southwest festival in 2009 and has made an appearance on MTV Cribs.

Despite the band’s success, Swanger said, if you can think of something bad happening to a band over the course of a few years, it happened to them.

James said when they play with metal bands, they hope the hardcore fans will just let them out alive. During other shows, though, he said they have seen people put their hands over their ears after the first few songs. However, he said, this just presents a challenge for the band to reach these audience members in a louder way.

“Sometimes there’ll be three people in the back clapping,” James said. “We were doing a sound check in Coeur d'Alene when a drunk old guy in the back screamed ‘get off the stage, there’s other bands that want to play.’ We hadn’t even started yet. We were checking the mics.”

The most trying ordeal came at a concert at the Knitting Factory in Spokane, Swanger said, where a sound technician played music over the band’s sound for more than half of their set. This event is one of the references the band makes through their lyrics in the song “Faded Memories.”

The volume of Silent Theory is about to get much louder soon, though, Swanger said.

"We sold out the BellTower two weeks early, and they’re even bringing in a second bar for the concert,” Swanger said. “Great things are destined to happen. We're happy with how the album turned out, and I think most people will be.”

Doors for the show will open at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the BellTower Concert House. The band Small Town Boys will open for Silent Theory.

NEW DEVASTATION DEVICE "NATION OF EXTINCTION" REVIEW FROM PAVILLON 666 (FRANCE)

Formed in September 2008, the Americans DEVASTATION DEVICE made their first published in a compilation "Metal Edge Magazine's" along with other local groups. No demos or eps or splits, the group landed a contract with illico "Turkey Vulture Records" to record their first full-lenght "Nation of Extinction" in January 2011. I take this opportunity to do my stunt this young label born in 2001 who, not content to provide good out of all kinds while relatively discrete, sells its products at unbeatable prices.

It is, at present, needless to say that the album has an outstanding sound quality, and the difference from one album to another is no longer on it. "Nation of Extinction" thus has a good production, powerful and gritty style that fits perfectly played by the group, namely a "Thrash" swift influences tinged "Old-school".

And at that point of my column, I find myself very annoyed because I have absolutely nothing to say, and it does well for three quarters of an hour that my page remains in suspension. What is wrong? No. Absolutely nothing, and that's the problem.

The group is smart enough to vary his compositions, balancing technical accurately made by many who know how to do solis melodic ("The Final Hour," "The Aftermath", "Kill The Lights") while keeping a constant efficiency in the performance of music that is not in lace. Jonathan Martin shows that he is not armed by placing jumble of good bursts of double "Deviate", bringing an additional gain of heaviness we would have liked more on this end. The heart of the album is so catchy most, and sequence "Broken Compass" and "Devil of the Day" has what it takes to groove and potatoes with their riffs and heartfelt small accelerations placed the right place.

In summary, all is well "burn" the rhythmic foundation is feeling well, it's fast, well executed, Jared Harris has a shrill voice well suited to the rest and gets angry properly if n ' is that sometimes he would have liked a little more loose, technically it is the top ... and that's it. The album is listened pleasantly, without trouble or loss of power all along, but nothing really stands out. One has the impression of having heard this riff as rhythmically as solo. Not a bad thing, especially when the goal is to rush into the crowd without a good shot of history (which can claim to be 100% original today, especially in the field of "Thrash" which technology and delivered the game are governed by codes which are certain that if one ignores the extent this is no longer called the "Thrash"?), but by dint of turning coasting without scoring a touch of madness, interest begins to decline after a few listens. Of mainly non-existent risk-taking, feel incomplete and lack of aggressiveness remain pure only at the very end.

I have nothing to fall sharply this album, especially since he does not deserve it (for a first try, it worked out of the mouth anyway), but I have no cards in hand, either for him an altar glowing praise. Neither bad nor good: not with this kind of argument we will advance the schmilblick, but I tell you, it's "bored" really can not do more. So I will defer to a trial by placing a school "Could do better", and send my encouragement to this young combo that I am sure, will show its full potential and his desire to "eat the scene" in the years to come.

TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS RELEASES NEW MOBILE DEATHCAMP ALBUM "CLEAR AND PRESENT ANGER"!!

TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS has recently signed a deal with MOBILE DEATHCAMP (featuring Todd Evans Ex-GWAR/Green Jelly) and the band recently tracked their new album with T.V.R. label owner/producer Jason Z. for the amazing and powerful new release!! The album is nothing short of a masterpiece and demonstrates the band's raw yet refined style!! The songs range from everything from Sasquach, to Native American pow-wow, and even a cover song from Thin Lizzy entitled "Emerald"!! This album is a must have for lovers of heavy metal to classic rock!! You can order the album online at www.101distribution.com/music/clearandpresentanger

NEW NIHM ALBUM "TRADE OF CHAINS" AVAILABLE NOW!!

NIHM has a new album out called "TRADE OF CHAINS" that has just been released on TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS!! The new album is an original breed of Metal all its own!! Think Frank Zappa meets System of a Down!! One powerful production!! Definitely pick up your copy today!! Available now at 101Distribution.com

TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS SEEKS BANDS FOR UPCOMING WORLDWIDE HEAVY MUSIC COMPILATION!!

TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS is seeking bands that want to get maximum exposure!! "THE HARDER, THE BETTER: VOL 14" is going to be a collection of bands from around the world and will be distributed throughout the world by means of distribution, tours, networking, and more!! To find out more details on the compilation go to http://www.turkeyvulturerecords.com/comps.html !!

BEYOND THRESHOLD PREPARE FOR RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM "WHO WE ARE"!!

BEYOND THRESHOLD will be releasing their sophomore release with TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS entitled "WHO WE ARE" in late 2011!! The album contains all brand-new powerhouse tracks that are sure to leave you in a state of shock-and-awe!! From commercial hits to hardcore anthems, this is the most polished and refined stuff the band has recorded to date!! The band is currently in the studio with Jason Z. putting the finishing touches on the album!! Stay tuned for more details!!

NEW DEVASTATION DEVICE ALBUM "NATION OF EXTINCTION" AVAILABLE NOW!!

Combining old-school thrash riffs with New Wave of American Metal overtones, Devastation Device deliver a raw and unrelenting style that has been the driving force behind the band since they formed in late September 2008. Although the band is relatively new on the scene, they have accomplished more in their short time together than most bands do in several years. After only 7 months together the band was featured on the last issue of METAL EDGE MAGAZINE’S Compilation CD accompanied by a short bio inside the magazine, and just recently signed a deal with independent record label TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS. Their music is an audible onslaught of crushing riffs, catchy choruses, and a good amount of headbanging brutality. Fueled by the small town seclusion of London, Kentucky, the band has been pushing like hell to be heard across the Southeast and are tearing their way through the bible belt like a militant plague. With a no b.s. approach and relentless attitude, their only goal is to bring real metal back to the front-lines and leave the trends crippled in their wake. If you don’t want to be cut down… then get out of the way, because the Devastation Device is coming through CRUSHING! Order the new album from 101Distribution.com !!

SEVER THIS ILLUSION "UNIDENTIFIED ASSASSINS" AVAILABLE NOW!!

Sever This Illusion has been dicing up the Midwest with an adrenaline powered style of metal music that fuses the aggression of the late-90's with the rawness and musicianship of today. The Louisville wrecking crew illustrates that melodic resonance on their debut album 'Unidentified Assassins' via Turkey Vulture Records. Sever This Illusion completely brutalizes this ten-track collection with the intent to convey messages of hope and overcoming many of life's trials and tribulations. Of the many highlights are "Cold To Me," "Rain On Your Parade" and "A New Ending." For Sever This Illusion, 'Unidentified Assassins' is only the beginning of an incredible future. Order your copy today from 101Distribution.com !!

DYER "RAGE...FURY...ALCOHOL" ALBUM OUT NOW!!

DYER has set the metal world by storm with their new album "RAGE...FURY...ALCOHOL". Rising from California's thrash metal scene, DYER deliver an unrelenting kick to the stomach with their brand-new full-length effort on Turkey Vulture Records!! The album contains songs that express the rages and hardships of everyday life. For fans of metal everywhere!! Pick up your copy of the new album at 101Distribution.com !!

SUMBERGED IN DIRT "IN THE GRIP OF THE MACHINE" AVAILABLE NOW!!

SUBMERGED IN DIRT take you for a journey of sonic excellence with their debut release "IN THE GRIP OF THE MACHINE". This amazing yet dark metal production covers such issues as happenings of every day life to uncovering conspiracies such as aliens, life on Mars, missing people, and much much more!! This is a must have for lovers of death, dark, and over-all metal in general!! For fans of Arch Enemy, Cradle of Filth, Brutal Truth. Get your copy today at 101Distribution.com !!