Original Canadian Metal Scene in Calgary!

For this weeks blog I would like to focus on Calgary's thriving independent metal scene, this Sunday I had the pleasure to work with Into Eternity as they passed through town on a small tour at The Distillery. For this tour the band picked up Order of Chaos lead singer Amanda Kiernan, and it was definitely one great show, these guys were a pleasure to mix on The Distillery's new LS9. Opening for Into Eternity was Calgary's own Stab.Twist.Pull, these guys always bring a great show! If you haven't checked out their show I highly recommend it. Morbid Child and Moosafix were 2 great bands on the bill as well.
Make sure you check out the Oh Shit CD release show at Desperados this Friday March 2nd!
This week in the Studio we are wrapping up the remaining over dubs on Turnbull's first release,I look forward to a summer release and make sure you check out this riff machining hard rocking bands album later this year, co produced by Ian Dillon and Jason Turnbull.

New Blog! Calgary Local Talent!

Hi everyone! It's been a few months since my last communication, as things are incredibly busy at Electric Park Studio this year I have found some time to keep you all updated on what is going on around the studio and the local scene. Let's start off with the "Closer to Breakdown" session, this project has been great to be apart of, I have had the pleasure to work with some of the best local talent and equipment this city has to offer. This project is booked to be mixed in early march at E.P.S and a release shortly after. I would like to give a big thanks to Shawn Oates, Russ G, Brett Duncan, Sam Masterton and R.J Killinger for all their hard work and amazing performances on this album, I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to produce such a great record.
I would also like to mention some of the other great bands that have walked through our doors in the last few months, Cowpuncher, Lordosis, Adverse Reaction, Shrapnel, The Electric Revival, TAOE and a new project just freshly underway at E.P.S
Featuring Jason Turnbull. Keep your eyes focused on some of this great Calgary talent.
In live news, make sure you come down to The Distillery on Sunday February 26 and check out Into Eternity
I will be doing the sound for the show so come out for good music, and cheap drinks.
Also I would like to introduce the newest addition to our microphone collection, the new AEA R82. This is a great classically designed ribbon microphone, popular in the 50's and 60's . And it truly sounds amazing through our new single channel Focusrite ISA pre.
I am going to try and keep up on this blog with weekly posted about local bands, studio sessions and new records from all the great bands this city has to offer. Thanks again, and keep it real!

Electric Park Studio
Ian Dillon
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