News from BODY POLITIC

The news on Nanaimo, BC's The Body Politic as they prep for the upcoming release of their new EP 'Egressor' on Sept 16th to follow up their 2011 debut album All Too Human.

First off the band just released their first single 'Armature' as Free Download + Lyric Video. Check it out if ya haven't yet and if ya have please feel free to watch it again.

Here's the download link – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-body-politic-armature-free-song-download-exclusive-world-premiere

Here's the Lyric Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52IHxr7UuEI

If ya dig bands like Periphery, Bring Me The Horizon, Protest The Hero you may dig this one!

Plus the band launched their pre-order campaign with multiple packages for fans.
https://thebodypolitic.bandcamp.com/merch

Also the band will be performing at Beaver Fest on Aug 29th in Valley View, AB.

Quick info on the band:
Taking their name from a Clive Barker short story and shifting gears from jazz (which most of the members studied at Vancouver Island University), the six-piece powerhouse of poly-metric grooves, aggressive screams and soaring vocal melodies pushes the boundaries of modern metal music with their technically impressive musicianship while highlighting raw and honest emotion. You'll find on this EP, their songs are emotionally charged and incorporate an element of playfulness, which makes them stand out in a vast metal crowd, which is evident with several Canadian tours under their belt (including opening spots for Tesseract, Protest The Hero and Scale The Summit).

“Egressor”
Self-Release
16 September 2014

RIYL: Periphery, Bring Me The Horizon, Protest The Hero

Release Date: September 16, 2014
Label: Self Release
Distribution: Bandcamp, iTunes, CD Baby

EP Teaser – http://youtu.be/hyJyg9vWBL8

Armature – FREE Download – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-body-politic-armature-free-song-download-exclusive-world-premiere

“These guys show an uncanny understanding of how to balance disparate elements into a cohesive, pleasing whole. In fact, for an unsigned band, their ability is beyond exceptional and surpasses that of many signed acts. . . This band has a real chance to become a leader in the progressive metal field.” – Mike Korn, ReviewYou

“All Too Human shows off the whole bands abilities, with futuristic sounds and some obviously talented musicians, theyre already way ahead of some of their contemporaries.” – Emma Newlyn, Indie Music Reviewer

“The Body Politic deliver an incredible live performance; you'll be groovin' and throwing down before you know it. . . With the perfect mix of hard rock and progressive metal, the songs off their latest album, All Too Human are irresistible attention-getters.” – Clayton Rourke, The Minds Eye

“A magnificent beast . . . something much more than your everyday progressive rock band.” – Wonderful, Bravo! Review

“All Too Human is all in all a solid album. A strong debut that showcases TBP's talent and diversity . . . it's a good thing when I hear every sonic element perfectly balanced on a record.” – MusicEmissions.com

“Make no mistake, these are virtuoso musicians, mind boggling performers and very, VERY funny dudes to hang out with at a party. Im serious. They tell jokes.” – The Soundbox Recording Studio

Release Date: September 16th 2014

1. Vitam Agere (2:18)
2. Armature (4:12)
3. All Hands (4:53)
4. Swing For The Fences (4:05)
5. Colqhoun (4:13)
6. Irradiate (4:56)

EP Length: 24:39

Album Credits:
– All songs performed by The Body Politic
– All songs written by Matt Aasen and The Body Politic
– Produced by Spencer Bowman
– Mixed by Wilson Pascoe
– Mastered by Chris Potter
– Available on: September 16th 2014
– Member of SOCAN:
– All music is 100% CanCon (MAPL)

EP and Live band line-up:
Sam Britton – Vocals
Jesse Janzen – Vocals + Bass
Matt Aasen – Guitar
Dan Montgomery – Guitar
Rob Wilkinson – Keyboard
Spencer Bowman – Drums

Discography:
– 2011 – All Too Human
– 2014 – Egressor

Hailing from Vancouver Island, The Body Politic can best be described as a six-piece powerhouse of poly-metric grooves, aggressive screams and soaring vocal melodies, pushing the boundaries of modern metal music.

Taking its name from a Clive Barker short story and shifting gears from jazz (which most of the members studied at Vancouver Island University) to progressive metal, the band released its debut album All Too Human in 2011.

While The Body Politics music ticks all the progressive metal boxes, the groups songs are also emotionally charged and incorporate an element of playfulness, which makes them stand out in a vast metal crowd.

After embarking on several Canadian tours full of wildly energetic performances (including opening spots for Tesseract, Protest The Hero and Scale The Summit), The Body Politics new EP Egressor is scheduled for release on September 16th and promises to bring out even more of the bands technically impressive musicianship while highlighting raw, honest emotion.

Shared the stage with:
Protest The Hero, Tesseract, Scale The Summit

Tours and Festivals:
– Spring 2014 – The Illuminatour (w/Submerge) – Western Canada
– Fall 2013 – The Jurassic Prog Tour (w/Icosian and Those Are Them) – Western Canada
– Spring 2013 – April Showers, May Devours Tour – Western Canada
– Fall 2012 – The Kill It With Fire Tour – Western Canada
– Summer 2012 – The Arrow To The Knee Tour – Western Canada