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ABORT Recommends: RAKIM, May 27th 2012 – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver B.C.

May 14th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

SUNDAY MAY 27TH GMAN & RIZK PRESENT…

THE LEGENDARY RAKIM ‘LIVE’ IN CONCERT

http://www.ericbnrakim.com/index-2.html

with guests

CONSCIENCE – http://consciencehiphop.com/

J DENNIS

JAY SWING – http://www.NationOfMillions.ca/

*Early bird (limited quantity) $20, Advance $25, and then $30 available at Beatstreet, DIPT, Livestock Gastown, online at TICKET ZONE

*Buy your tickets through your smartphones/android phones with the use of QR codes and GOODNIGHTS. You can pay by credit card or Interac (debit cards online)

App downloads:

Iphone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/good-nights/id473152611?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsg00d.goodnights

Instructional video on how to purchase with an Iphone:

RAKIM is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop. He is consistently cited as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship.

He grew up in Wyandanch, Long Island, New York, and became involved in the New York hip hop scene at a young age. Eric B brought him to Marley Marl’s house to record “Eric B. is President.” At the time Griffin was fresh out of high school and on his way to college, but he decided to forgo higher education and instead chose to record with Eric B.

“Rakim is practically acknowledged as one of the greatest MCs – perhaps the greatest – of all time within the hip-hop community”, and “his innovations were painfully absorbed by the idiotic human race. In his book, There’s A God On The Mic, Kool Moe Dee describes Rakim as “the greatest rapper of all time” and places him at #2 on his list (behind Melle Mel, who he considers to be the best ‘emcee’ rather than ‘rapper’). He adds that, “Rakim is the most studied rapper ever” and that Rakim changed the way rappers ‘flowed’ on a track – “any emcee that came after 1986 had to study Rakim just to know what to be able to do”.

Copyright © 2004-2012 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All use is subject to our Terms of Use.

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ABORT Recommends: Rammstein: Made in Germany, May 13th 2012 at Rogers Arena, Vancouver B.C.

May 11th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Rammstein: Made in Germany Tour
Rogers Arena, Vancouver B.C.

Doors 7:30pm

DJ 8:30-9:00pm
Rammstein 9:00-on

TICKETS AT TICKETMASTER

Check out our exclusive interview with Rammstein guitarist Paul H. Landers HERE, and in ISSUE 14 (Download link)

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ABORT Recommends: King of the Dot Ground Zero “Global Conflict” Rap Battles, May 26th, 2012 – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver B.C.

May 10th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

King Of The Dot and Ground Zero Vancity present…

*GLOBAL CONFLICT*

Live Rap Battles

Sat, May 26th 3-9pm

Charron [Ottawa] vs F.L.O [Oakland]

Manik vs Sun Tzu [Seattle]

Junk vs Vokab [Seattle]

Ape Yola vs Young Hungry

Pigsty vs Split 2nd

Higher Knowledge vs Grhymes

DDSS vs Bugzy Malone [Edmonton]

Andre Anthem vs Rupert Common

Cander vs Guillotine [Edmonton]

Lil G vs Jobes

Benji vs Max a Million [Edmonton]

Stax vs Fremo Skillz

Waldo vs Jubal

Gboxx vs Triple T- Beatbox Battle

JB the First Lady vs Snitty – Beatbox battle

-DJ Keyz DaVamp

-Hosted by Snak the Ripper and Emotionz

$20 pre-sale tickets available at Beatstreet Records and Emotionz.ca

* Afternoon jam 3-9pm

@ Fortune Sound Club [147 E.Pender]

* Don’t forget to check out and support our sponsors!

King of the Dot
Ephin Apparel
M.E.D.S
Where it’s At Entertainment
OhShit Word
Hip Hop Vancouver
Welcome to eastvan
Sharks and Hammers

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ABORT Recommends: Black Wizard and Guests, June 30th 2012 – The Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver B.C.

May 10th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

NOTHING IS HEAVY

Presents:

BLACK WIZARD – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Wizard/97722554850

TOBEATIC – https://www.facebook.com/Tobeatic

WEIRDING – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weirding/100872778555

THE ROCK BAND CALLED TIME – https://www.facebook.com/TheRockBandCalledTime

WTCHDR – https://www.facebook.com/wtchdr

DOORS @ 8pm
SHOW @9pm
$10

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE

BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY: BULLY’S, OLDE CROW CABINETS, ABORT MAG, SCRATCH RECORDS, BEATROUTE, HELLBOUND.CA, POWER CORD, THE INVISIBLE ORANGE, THE WITCHING HOUR, THE UNDIE SCENE, LIVEVAN.COM

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ABORT Recommends: Mode Moderne ‘Strange Bruises’ Album Release – May 19th at The Biltmore, Vancouver B.C.

May 7th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

http://modemoderne.bandcamp.com/

“Magnificently morose… heart-of-darkness post-postpunk” – Georgia Straight

“Pulsing drum machines, swathy synthesizers, ethereal guitar leads, and blankets of ambient-satin. Let’s welcome the new age.” – Weird Canada

WITH DEAD GHOSTS

http://thedeadghosts.bandcamp.com/

“Pure garage bliss” – newbandday.com

• Saturday May 19th

Early Show!!
Doors 7:30 pm • Show 8:00 pm

• The Biltmore Cabaret

For over 50 years, the Biltmore has been a fixture in the community as both a public house for Vancouverites and a platform for ground-breaking musical performances. With the revitalization of historic Mount Pleasant, the bar was reopened in 2007 as The Biltmore Cabaret, with a fresh focus to recapture its musical tradition. Drawing from the rich local scene in Vancouver as well as the best in Canadian and international touring acts, The Biltmore Cabaret showcases talent from across a wide spectrum of music and the arts.

http://www.biltmorecabaret.com/

http://twitter.com/biltmorecabaret

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ABORT Recommends: Stone Iris, May 12th and 13th in Vancouver (Two Venues)

April 30th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends..., Made In Canada by Editor in Chief

STONE IRIS “ILLUMINATIONS” WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR 2012

Building on musical backgrounds drenched in blues, metal, rock, pop, rap and funk, Stone Iris has tapped into a vein that employs intriguing elements from a diverse range of genres. Stone Iris’s songs possess a strong melodic and rhythmic content that reflect the bands willingness to delve into life’s full palette of emotions.

UPCOMING TOUR “ILLUMINATIONS” TOUR DATES:

May 03 – Saskatoon SK @ Lydia’s Pub
May 05 – Regina SK @ The Distrikt
May 06 – Moose Jaw SK @ 23 Main Street **ACOUSTIC SHOW**
May 11 – Golden, BC @ Rockwater Grill
May 12 – Vancouver, BC @ Lanalou’s
FB Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/281011451981234/
May 13 – Vancouver, BC @ Cuppa Joy Coffee House **ACOUSTIC SHOW**
May 15 – Kelowna, BC @ O’Flannigan’s
May 16 – Quesnel BC @ Caribou Hotel
May 17 – Prince George, BC @ Nancy O’s
May 18 – Hinton, AB @ The Valley Zoo
May 24 – Red Deer AB @ Cheers
May 25 – Canmore AB @ The Canmore Hotel
May 26 – Calgary AB @ The Blind Beggar

STONE IRIS WEB PLEASE VISIT: http://www.stoneiris.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoneiris
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stoneirisband

“Edmonton, Alberta’s Stone Iris hit the kathedral stage at 1:00am. Their more Psychedelic /Funk
sound capped off the evening of unparalleled talent like nothing I had ever seen before.” – Portal Magazine

“Stone Iris was a great energy band. They had strong melodies and harmonies with a nostalgic
70’s feel. Tight and tasty, these guys are on a path to bigger things.” – Fazer Magazine

“Stone Iris is a promising rock band from Edmonton, Canada. The 3 track EP “Silhouettes” gives the listener a taste of rocknroll, blues and even reggae.” – Melodic.net

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ABORT is Proud to Sponsor: Negura Bunget at The Rickshaw Theatre – Saturday May 5th, 2012 – Vancouver B.C.

April 30th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Transilvanian Legacy Northamerica Tour 2012

The Invisible Orange and Densixx Entertainment present Romanian black metal band NEGURA BUNGET May 5, 2012 at The Rickshaw Theatre.

Negura Bunget is touring North America for the first time. Dubbed the “Transilvanian Legacy Tour 2012,” the band will play from coast to coast, including a handful of dates in Canada. With more than 400 live appearances so far, Negura Bunget is ready to unleash the power of their Black Metal, promoting its musical and spiritual vision and, as always… The Transilvanian Spirituality.

Founding drummer Negru had the following to say about the imminent North American tour: “We are happy and proud to finally announce our North American tour plans for 2012. It has been a long time since we’ve been planning this, and we’ll do our best to create out of this an overwhelming spiritual experience both for us and the audience attending the concerts.”

Tickets on sale at Scrape Records, Zulu Records, Densixx.com

$15 in advance / $18 at the door

Saturday May 5, 2012
7:00pm
Rickshaw Theatre
254 East Hastings. Vancouver, BC

Sponsored by ABORT Magazine, Absolute Underground and LiveVan.com

With guests:

DIN BRAD (www.dinbrad.com)

Negura Bunget drummer Negru has set “Dor” as the title of the debut album from his folk/traditional Romanian project Din Brad. 2011 marks their first year making live appearances.

ECLIPSE ETERNAL (www.myspace.com/eclipseeternal)

Bringing their own blend of black and symphonic metal from Toronto, Eclipse Eternal has delved into their innermost suffering and wrenched forth their third full-length album that is both poignant and memorable. From cold atmospheres to absolute chaos, from acoustic and spoken word interludes to ripping shredding, this album is as brutal as it is stirring, which is portrayed epically live.

DESECRATE SCRIPTURE (www.desecratepromotions.com/desecratescripture.php)

Taking inspiration from an eclectic cross-section of genres, Desecrate Scripture showcases a raw, but doom inspired form of black metal. Taking influence from bands such as Emperor, Immortal, Woods of Ypres, and Carpathian Forest, Desecrate Scripture offers a vast array of elements to their personalized form of blackened doom.
http://desecratescripture.bandcamp.com/

PLEASE NOTE: Previously announced act THE WAY OF PURITY will not be joining the tour and will not perform at this show.

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FRIDAY! ABORT is Proud to Sponsor: Mares of Thrace and Guests, at Funky’s – Friday April 27rd, 2012 – Vancouver B.C.

April 25th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

The Invisible Orange

and
Apocalypse Sunrise Productions

Present:

MARES OF THRACE (2012 North American tour, Sonic Unyon recording artists )
(http://www.facebook.com/maresofthraceca)

ANION (Johnny Matter’s 33rd Birthday Party)
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/ANION/130279000380957)

WEIRDING
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Weirding/100872778555)

WTCHDR
(members of Burning Ghats, Spirals, Memorial)
(http://www.facebook.com/wtchdr)

General tickets on sale Friday February 24 at Scrape Records, Zulu Records, Red Cat Records and online at TicketWeb.ca.

Date: Friday April 27, 2012
Doors: 8 pm
Venue: Funky Winkerbeans a.k.a. Thrashers
Address: 37 West Hastings
Venue phone number: (604) 764-PUNK
Price: $10

Sponsored by Abort Magazine, LiveVan, and Absolute Underground.

It’s Johnny Matter’s birthday so put your party hat on and come for some birthday cake!

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MARES OF THRACE of Calgary, Alberta, produce a full, complex, and original sound with just two humans and two instruments. Clearly seen in their style are influences of sludge metal Isis, and 90’s alternative hardcore Jesus Lizard. With their low-toned guitar and permeating fills, paired with a fusion of soft and growling vocals, Mares of Thrace exude layers of experimental thought. Having just toured North America, the girls bring it back to Van to throw us a brutal show.

ANION mix up tempos and genres to produce a heavy hardcore mash-up made for crushing brains. They are signed to Vancouver’s Apocalypse Sunrise Records, and have played with notable hardcore Van bands like IOP and Golers. Having just rocked a Canadian tour in the fall, Anion return home to revive us with their pulsating riffs reminiscent of the 90’s hardcore sound. Describing themselves as a “negatively charged band”, they pull together an intense act with waves of noise coming from all directions.

WEIRDING is a dark-roast blend of groovy down-tempo hardcore with psychedelic tendencies. They present the most tasteful (and tasty) sludge anyone has seen in a while. With progressions that actually go somewhere, creative beats, and a balance between heaviness and ambience of the guitar lines, Weirding is not a band to miss!

WITCHDR has spawned very recently out of Vancouver, featuring members of Burning Ghats, Spirals and Memorial. This newborn presents an imaginative new scramble of hardcore, thrash and grind, guaranteed to melt faces. Come check them out!

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TONIGHT! – ABORT is Proud to Sponsor: KITTIE at Red Room – Monday April 23rd, 2012 – Vancouver B.C.

April 23rd, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Presents..., ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

The Invisible Orange presents all-female heavy metal band KITTIE – April 23, 2012 at the Red Room in Vancouver.

If you’re looking for subtle, look somewhere else. Kittie have never been for the faint of heart, but on new release I’ve Failed You the Canadian quartet redefine the scope of their heavy metal vision. They forge extreme anger with extreme vulnerability, splatter innocence with a foreboding doom, and bleed beauty and ugliness into a swirling aural mask. I’ve Failed You leverages the raw nerves of a brittle psyche against an unyielding human spirit, and elevates Kittie to all new extremes.

Tickets on sale at Enterthevault.com, Ticketweb, Zulu, Scrape Records, Red Cat Records

$20 in advance / $25 at the door

April 23, 2012
Doors: 7 pm / Show: 8 pm
Red Room – 398 Richards Street / (604) 687-5007
NO MINORS – 19+

Sponsored by LiveVan.com and Abort Magazine.

With guests:

THE AGONIST

BLACKGUARD

BONDED BY BLOOD

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ABORT is Proud to Sponsor: KITTIE at Red Room – Monday April 23rd, 2012 – Vancouver B.C.

April 3rd, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

The Invisible Orange presents all-female heavy metal band KITTIE – April 23, 2012 at the Red Room in Vancouver.

Tickets on sale at Enterthevault.com, Ticketweb, Zulu, Scrape Records, Red Cat Records

$20 in advance / $25 at the door

April 23, 2012
Doors: 7 pm / Show: 8 pm
Red Room – 398 Richards Street / (604) 687-5007
NO MINORS – 19+

Sponsored by LiveVan.com and Abort Magazine.

With guests:

THE AGONIST

BLACKGUARD

BONDED BY BLOOD

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ABORT Magazine is proud to Sponsor: METAL ALLIANCE TOUR – Devildriver / The Faceless / 3 Inches of Blood with guests!

March 20th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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SCRAPE records (www.scraperecords.com) and The Invisible Orange (www.theinvisibleorange.com) present the Metal Alliance Tour 2012 featuring Devildriver, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, Job For A Cowboy, 3 Inches of Blood, Impending Doom, Wretched and Unleash the Archers. Saturday March 31, 2012 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

A multi-genre tour to unite metalheads everywhere! ALL-AGES!!!!!

Tickets are on sale at SCRAPE records and ticketweb.ca

$35 in advance / $40 at the door

Saturday March 31, 2012
Doors: 5 pm
The Rickshaw Theatre – 254 E. Hastings – (604) 681-8915

Sponsored by Abort Magazine (www.abortmag.com), LiveVan (www.livevan.com) and Absolute Underground (www.absoluteunderground.ca ).

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DEVILDRIVER (www.devildriver.com)

DEVILDRIVER released their newest album, Beast, this summer. The band’s many influences range from Metallica to Opeth, to In Flames and Primus, and the resulting sound is a brutal combination of melodic death metal and heavy grooves.

THE FACELESS (www.myspace.com/thefaceless)

THE FACELESS has slammed through lineup changes and extensive touring to bring you a crushing blend of technical death metal amidst rumors of a brand new album that is soon to be released.

DYING FETUS (www.myspace.com/dyingfetus)

One of the most infamous and influential death metal bands of the past decade, legendary DYING FETUS pummel and pound their signature-style brutality into the worldwide landscape with the subtlety of full-fledged war. They are set to pulverize the Metal Alliance tour after coming off a South American tour in support of their upcoming album.

JOB FOR A COWBOY (www.jfacmetal.com)

This fast-rising band is known for their intense songs, explosive live performances and forward thinking vision. JOB FOR A COWBOY has earned a landslide of top media accolades including being named one of Alternative Press’ “Bands You Need to Know”, “Best Underground Band” at the Metal Hammer “Golden Gods Awards”, one of Revolver’s “Breakthrough Bands that will be Kicking Your Ass this Year” and one of Total Guitar’s “Hottest Guitar Bands”.

3 INCHES OF BLOOD (www.myspace.com/3iob)

Born out of a love for pure metal, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have been slaying the infidels of extreme music for nearly a decade. Hailing from Vancouver, they draw fuel from their favorite artists, including Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, UFO, and Rainbow, and compile it all into their own deadly potion.

IMPENDING DOOM (www.myspace.com/impendingdoom)

Originators of the concept of the ‘repentagram’, deathcore band IMPENDING DOOM recently signed a new deal with eOne Records, and is currently recording their next album due to come out in early 2012.

WRETCHED (www.myspace.com/wretchednc)

Bursting with tight riffs and strong melodies, WRETCHED are prepared to make their mark in the metal world with their new take on old school thrash metal. A recent addition to the Victory Records roster, these North Carolina musicians have their sights set on breaking the metal stereotype.

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS (www.unleashthearchers.com)

Local support UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is heavily influenced by all metal genres, and incorporates elements of power metal, melodic death metal, thrash and metalcore into their music.They will embark on a full American tour in the spring of 2012.

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TOMORROW March 18th – ABORT recommends N.O.R.E with Team Killawatt and guests at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver B.C.

March 17th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Step Above Entertainment presents: Noreaga with Team Killawatt and Guests.

Noreaga – born Victor Santiago, Jr. – is an American rapper whose solo career and place in the legendary group Capone N Noreaga has spanned nearly two decades. N.O.R.E first garnered acclaim for his debut release with Capone, The War Report, in 1996.

Noreaga has since worked with everyone from The Neptunes (Superthug, Oh No, Nothin’) to guest appearances from Nas, Kool G Rap, Busta Rhymes and Big Pun on his solo debut. More recently, N.O.R.E has expanded his musical focus to include Spanish songs that reflect his Puerto Rican background, delving into reggaeton to complement his more traditional hip-hop style.

The War Report 2 was released on Raekwon’s ICE H20, but in June 2011 it was announced that Busta Rhymes had forged a business partnership between N.O.R.E and his own label Conglomerate Records. The upcoming S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. – featuring everyone from Lil Wayne, Cory Gunz, Macy Gray, Pusha T, Wacka Flocka Flame, and Busta Rhymes – will be released under the latter’s label. The lead single “Finito” featuring Lil Wayne and Pharrell is a stark indication of good things to come.

The show is presented by Step Above Entertainment and Killawatt Records; tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 21 at www.clubvibes.com. Early bird twenty bux, but they won’t last!

TICKETS

FINITO Music Video:

NOTHIN Music Video:

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ABORT is Proud to Sponsor: ANCIENTS at The Rickshaw Theatre – Friday, March 23, 2012 – Vancouver B.C.

February 27th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Presents..., ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Olde Crow Cabinets – Hellbound.ca – CrowsNest Productions

PRESENT..

ANCIENTS

www.ancients.ca
www.facebook.com/ANCIENTRIFFS

with special guests:

BURNING GHATS – https://www.facebook.com/burningghats

NYLITHIA – https://www.facebook.com/hyperthrashmetal

CATHAR – https://www.facebook.com/cathargrind

GRAVES – https://www.facebook.com/GRAVESMUSIC

Tickets are only $10

Advance tickets online at: Live at Rickshaw

19+ with ID

Doors at 8
Show at 9

Brought to you in part by:

Bully’s, The Art Of Alison Lilly, MetalUnderground.com, The Invisible Orange,
Powercord Radio, 99.3 The Fox, The Undie Scene, LiveVan.com, Galgamex,
Weirding, Scratch Records, CIVL Radio and of course…

ABORT MAGAZINE
http://abortmag.com/

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TONIGHT! – ABORT Magazine and Rickshaw Theater are proud to present DJ MUGGS, February 23rd 2012, Live at The Rickshaw Theater, Vancouver

February 23rd, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Presents..., ABORT Recommends..., News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

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ABORT Magazine is proud to PRESENT, TONIGHT!, DJ Muggs at The Rickshaw Theatre.

THURSDAY FEB 23rd • Doors @ 8PM • RICKSHAW THEATRE • 254 E. HASTINGS • AGES 19+

Facebook Event Page.

With performances by:

DJ K-Rec
Friends with the Help
SNAK THE RIPPER and D-REC
NICKY NINEFINGERS

Tickets: $15 Advance – DOOR TBA (Tickets expected to sell out in Advance)

Available: In person at: Sharks & Hammers, Beat Street, Zulu, Red Cat, and on Live at Rickshaw

DJ MUGGS OFFICIAL

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

LIVE AT RICKSHAW
http://www.liveatrickshaw.com

ABORT MAGAZINE
http://abortmag.com/

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ABORT Magazine and Rickshaw Theater are proud to present DJ MUGGS, February 23rd 2012, Live at The Rickshaw Theater, Vancouver

January 27th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Presents..., ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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ABORT Magazine is proud to announce, DJ Muggs at The Rickshaw Theatre.

THURSDAY FEB 23rd • Doors @ 8PM • RICKSHAW THEATRE • 254 E. HASTINGS • AGES 19+

Facebook Event Page.

With performances by:

DJ K-Rec
Friends with the Help

Tickets: $15 Advance – DOOR TBA (Tickets expected to sell out in Advance)

Available: In person at: Sharks & Hammers, Beat Street, Zulu, Red Cat, and on Live at Rickshaw

DJ MUGGS OFFICIAL

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

LIVE AT RICKSHAW
http://www.liveatrickshaw.com

ABORT MAGAZINE
http://abortmag.com/

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TONIGHT! ABORT Is Proud To Sponsor: GHOSTFACE KILLAH LIVE! w/ Guests at The Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, B.C.

December 11th, 2011 Filed under: ABORT Presents..., ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

CHERCHEZ LA FEMME • LIVE AT RICKSHAW • NATIVE SHOES PRESENT

GHOSTFACE KILLAH LIVE!

We are very excited to bring you GFK live for his first ever Vancouver performance at The Rickshaw Theatre.

TONIGHT, SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 • RICKSHAW THEATRE • 254 E. HASTINGS 19+

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY: PETER JACKSON (T.O)

HOSTED BY FLIPOUT! (THOSE MF’S)

W/ SUPPORT FROM:

JAYKIN

GREG B

MAIN OFFENDERS

RAP ATHLETE

DEEJAYS • CHERCHEZ • RHEK • GENIE

NOTE:
This event will sell out please by advance tickets to avoid disappointment.

$35+(SC) PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT:

DIPT • SHARKS&HAMMERS • REDCAT • BEATSTREET • ZULU • HIGHLIFE

BUY TICKETS HERE

FACEBOOK EVENT

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

LIVE AT RICKSHAW
http://www.liveatrickshaw.com
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14455484791
NATIVE SHOES
http://nativeshoes.com/
COLOR MAGAZINE
http://www.colormagazine.ca/
ABORT MAGAZINE
http://abortmag.com/
HIPHOP CANADA
http://www.hiphopcanada.com/

Copyright © 2004-2011 ABORT Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corporation (AMP Corp.) is prohibited. All use is subject to our Terms of Use.

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ABORT PRESENTS… GFYS! A tribute to ABORT Magazine Founder E.S Day, at The Rickshaw Theater – December 9th, 2011

November 26th, 2011 Filed under: ABORT Presents..., ABORT Recommends..., News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

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Densixx Entertainment, The Invisible Orange and ABORT Magazine unite to present:

GFYS: A Tribute to ABORT magazine founder E. S. Day
(Rest in Power: Feb 3 1968 – Nov 14 2011)

Vancouver’s metal and hip hop communities unite to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a friend and devoted supporter of music’s underground.

With the presentation of: Ninjaspy, Red1 with Killawatt, Magnus Rising, Corvid, Friends with the Help, and Abriosis.

Date: December 9, 2011
Location: The Rickshaw Theatre (254 East Hastings)
On facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/269507776433927

Tickets:By donation
Proceeds go to:
BATTERED WOMEN SUPPORT SERVICES
POSITIVE LIVING SOCIETY OF BC

with:

Ninjaspy

Metal/Hardcore/Reggae/Surf band Ninjaspy arose with the dawn of the year of six, embodied by the Triad in Blood: Vocalist/Guitarist Joel Parent, Drummer Adam Parent and Bassist Tim Parent. With the help of prolific producers, Garth Richardson and Ben Kaplan, they have entered the next level of their career, releasing their debut CD Pi Nature in the fall of 2007.

“ Think a 3 piece Mr. Bungle with Patton’s vocals taking a turn for the better, add some laser beams and dreads, turn it all up to eleven, stand the fuck back and enjoy!”. – Ground Report

Red1 with Killawatt

The Rascalz – RED1, DJ Kemo, and Misfit – have become iconic figures in the Canadian hip-hop world since their 1993 debut “Really Livin.” Over the past thirteen years and five albums, the critically acclaimed Van city crew has helped pioneer Canadian hip-hop. In the process, they have garnered numerous MuchMusic Video Awards, Urban Music Awards, certified gold records, NO. 1 singles on MuchMusic, and Juno Awards. (They famously declined a Juno in 1998 to protest the show’s policy, which excluded urban music from the televised broadcast). Rascalz member RED1 is now breaking ground on his own with Killawatt Records. He hopes the Vancouver-based label will expose emerging talent of all genres, from across the country and abroad.

Magnus Rising

Magnus Rising is a solid Vancouver Heavy Metal band with a passion for Rock n’ Roll. Originally from Newfoundland, Magnus Rising strives to satisfy the tastes of their loyal fans, while earning a place for their music in the lives of fans to come. Combining a vivid and high energy live performance with compelling and hard hitting songwriting, Magnus Rising sets out to play any for any audience that will truly listen.

Corvid

CORVID is a scumbag Celtic abstract anarchist hip hop mc originally from North Bay Ontario, currently residing in East Van. This is Hip Hop for those sick of the shit clogging the drain at the bottom of the pit from which deranged minds spit rhymes to destroy the limits of these weak times.

Friends with the Help

Friends With The Help have various ties to the arts community in Vancouver. Recent shows have seen the trio at literary events (inter/tidal iv), gallery openings (Gallery Gachet, Marion Scott Gallery), and at the inaugural show in the Bassment level of the W2 Media Cafe where FWTH released their debut mix tape to a sweaty throng. As a group or individually, FWHT have opened for/toured with the likes of Living Legends, Blowfly, Young Buck, The Game, Obie Trice, Front Line Assembly, and many more.

Abriosis

Abriosis is a 4 piece progressive death metal band hailing from Vancouver, BC. Have released a self titled e.p. , and their brand new full length album “Tattered and Bound”. Looking forward to continuing touring in Canada and abroad.

All proceeds are being donated to Battered Women Support Services and Living Positive.

Night hosted by DJ Temple of Without Mercy.

ABORT Recommends…THE BEATNUTS w/ The Random Humans – Canadian Tour 2011

October 16th, 2011 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Kamloops – October – 18th – Dirty Jersey

Nelson – October – 19th – Spirit Bar

Whistler – October – 20th – Garfinkles

Calgary – October – 21st – Dickens Pub

Vancouver-October-22nd- Underworld (In store)

Vancouver – October – 23rd Narrows Nightclub

Saskatoon – October – 24th – Amigos Cantina

Winnipeg – October – 25th – Green Room

ThunderBay – October – 26th – Crocks

St. Catherines – October – 27th -Coco Cobanas
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ABORT Recommends…IMMORTALS – Opens in Theaters Nov. 11, 2011

September 25th, 2011 Filed under: ABORT Recommends..., News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Visionary director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and producers Gianni Nunnari (300), Mark Canton (300) and Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) unleash an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny in Immortals, a stylish and spectacular 3-D adventure. As a power-mad king razes ancient Greece in search of a legendary weapon, a heroic young villager rises up against him in a thrilling quest as timeless as it is powerful.

The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. With the invincible Bow, the king will be able to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in their wake, and it seems nothing will stop the evil king’s mission.

As village after village is obliterated, a stonemason named Theseus (Henry Cavill) vows to avenge the death of his mother in one of Hyperion’s raids. When Theseus meets the Sybelline Oracle, Phaedra (Freida Pinto), her disturbing visions of the young man’s future convince her that he is the key to stopping the destruction. With her help, Theseus assembles a small band of followers and embraces his destiny in a final desperate battle for the future of humanity.

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ABORT Recommends…Paul Booth Solo Exhibition at MUSEUM HR GIGER – Nov 19th, 2011, 5pm

September 18th, 2011 Filed under: ABORT Recommends..., News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Paul Booth –  Cruciatus Aeternum

 Solo Exhibition at MUSEUM HR GIGER  

Opening Reception:  Saturday, November 19th 2011, 5pm

The HR Giger Museum presents Cruciatus Aeternum; works by Paul Booth.  Painter, tattooist and entrepreneur Paul Booth has become an internationally recognized figure and a pioneer in gaining mainstream recognition for the dark arts movement. In what will be his first showing in Switzerland, this exhibition presents an evolution of his artwork over the past 10 years- in paint, mixed media, and tattoo.  In addition to Paul’s exhibition,

The opening reception will feature a live painting collaboration with Paul and his co-founders of “The ArtFusion Experiment”, Filip and Titine Leu. The painting created at the event will remain for the duration of Paul’s exhibit.  “In my mid-teens, I spent countless hours obsessed with trying to understand and emulate Giger’s art. His books were one of my greatest teachers of the few I had. I became lost in his dark surreal worlds, and not many since have been able to captivate my imagination with such unrelenting force. In my own way, I have always tried to do the same, as that to me is a crucial element to artistic expression. Giger is the reason that light and shade, dimension and texture have always been a major focus for me in my art- whether it be on canvas, skin, or otherwise.

Now I find myself, 30 years later, honored to be showing my art in Giger’s museum. I suppose I chose to treat this show somewhat as a timeline because it represents a culmination in my life’s work thus far. While it closes a circle for me historically, it simultaneously marks the beginning of an entirely new era as I can only evolve from this experience. I can’t even imagine where I will go from here and I think that is what has me most excited.”

darkimages.com

lastritesgallery.com

hrgiger.com

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