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KONTEST: Win one of FIVE Double Passes to see ‘Tai Chi Hero’ April 22nd in Vancouver

April 11th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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ABORT Magazine is proud to be able to offer a handfull of double passes to ‘Tai Chi Hero’ For your chance to win one of FIVE (5) double passes (2) to the premiere screening Which is scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, 2013 at

International Village Cinemas

HOW TO WIN: Email editor*@abortmag.com (remove the star) with the following phrase in the subject bar:

I’m a Tai Chi Master!

Monday, April 22, 2013
International Village Cinemas (formerly Tinseltown)
88 West Pender Street
7:00pm*
* Winners should arrive between 6:15 and 6:30

TAI CHI HERO
Web: www.TaiChiHeroMovie.com

Rated: PG (some violence)
100 minutes

Directed by: Stephen Fung
Starring: Jayden Yuan, Angelababy, Eddie Peng, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Peter Stormare, Daniel Wu
Action Director: Sammo Hung

Lu Chan (Jayden Yuan) is on the verge of acceptance in Chen Village, but the cozy hamlet still stands in the shadow of danger. A prodigal brother returns, Lu Chan brings a curse on the town, and Yuniang’s scorned fiancée has an appetite for revenge, as well as some new partners in crime. The second in a trilogy from the creators of IP MAN and DETECTIVE DEE, action directed by the legendary Sammo Hung, TAI CHI HERO is a steampunk-infused kung fu throwdown that will knock you out of your seat.

IN THEATRES APRIL 26

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ABORT Recommends: Sean Price, April 22nd at Venue Nightclub, Vancouver, B.C.

April 9th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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BlueprintLIVE presents…

SEAN PRICE (NYC) at CO:LAB

Vancouver’s Live Hip Hop Monthly Focusing On The 5 Elements

SEAN PRICE

http://www.duckdown.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-Price/222934201073260

w/ Rappers Mic Boogie, Fortunato, Emotionz, Juls, Northwest Division, Fattikus, Grhrymes

PLUS

DJ support by D-Rec & Keyz Da Vamp

Turntablist DJ Makeway

Stand up comedy by Ostwelve

Live Graffiti Mural by J-Nasty

Bboy circle with Mad Prizes

MONDAY, APRIL 22ND
at
VENUE Nightclub
881 Granville St.
19+ only

DOORS at 9PM – SHOW at 10:30PM

Tickets are on sale now at http://blueprintevents.ca/events/84835/615/SEAN-PRICE—-#BLUEPRINTLIVE-Venue-Nightclub.html & in-stores Friday at noon.

Beat Street Records
439 W Hastings (604) 683-3344

Dipt
819 Hornby St (604) 669-9990

Eastside Urban Wear
4700 Kingsway Burnaby (604) 451-3310

Sharks & Hammers
54 Alexander Street (604) 648-2252

Underworld
1043 Granville Street (604) 899-8949

http://www.blueprintevents.ca/

http://www.venuelive.ca/

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TONIGHT! ABORT Recommends… Today is the Day with Guests, at The Rickshaw Theatre – Doors at 7pm

March 29th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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NOTHING IS HEAVY AND THE INVISIBLE ORANGE PRESENT:

TODAY IS THE DAY (Black Market Activities)

WITH GUESTS:

KEN MODE (Season of Mist)

BLACK TUSK (Relapse)

FIGHT AMP

LOCAL GUESTS:

COOKED AND EATEN (Bison, Baptists & Tobeatic dudes)

DOORS AT 7

$20

19+

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: SCRAPE, NEPTOON & MILLENIUM

ONLINE AT: www.liveatrickshaw.com & www.ticketweb.ca

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ABORT Recommends…Without Mercy “Reborn Tour” Kicking off March 28th 2013, Abbotsford, B.C.

March 23rd, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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Temple Entertainment Presents:
THE 2013 “REBORN” tour

WITHOUT MERCY are hitting the road with new merchandise and new tunes in a promo tour for the upcoming release REBORN.

TOUR DATES:

March 28: Abbotsford BC

March 29: Kamloops BC

March 30: Penticton BC

April 5: Edmonton AB

April 6: Red Deer AB

April 7: Calgary AB

April 9: Medicine Hat AB

April 11: Lethbridge AB

April 12: Cranbrook BC

FANS CHOOSE OUR NEW ALBUM COVER!

Cast your vote in the official album cover poll! You guys decide which album cover we go with!
View the covers here!

Cast your vote here!

www.WITHOUTMERCYBAND.com

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ABORT Recommends…Johnny Vallis As Buddy Holly, May 17th 2013 at The Columbia, New Westminster B.C.

March 22nd, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

The Pride of Lubbock

BUDDY HOLLY
A Tribute by JOHNNY VALLIS

Friday May 17 at the Columbia, New Westminster.
Tickets are $42.50 (Plus Facility Fee & Service Charges) available at the Box Office.
Charge by phone at 604-522-4500 or online at www.thecolumbia.ca.

Rock.It Boy Entertainment proudly presents buddy holly, a Tribute by johnny vallis on Friday May 17 at the Columbia, 530 Columbia Street, New Westminster. Tickets are $42.50 (Plus Facility Fee & Service Charges) available at the Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-522-4500 or online at www.thecolumbia.ca.

A young Johnny Vallis imitated his teacher one day and was sent to the principal’s office. “Why are you here”, asked the principal? Johnny showed him. The principal said, “That’s really good”. Johnny Vallis, the man of many voices, has been imitating people ever since. Johnny made a name for himself with a particular voice.

Buddy Holly was “the single most influential creative force in early Rock n’ Roll”. In his tribute to the Rock icon, Johnny Vallis perfectly portrays both the look and the sound as he rolls out Buddy’s greatest hits; “That’ll Be The Day”, “Words of Love”, “Not Fade Away”, Oh Boy”, “Peggy Sue”, “Maybe Baby”, “Rave On!”, “Heartbeat” and more!

Vicki Pettigrew, Executive Assistant- The Commissionaires says, “Johnny has displayed over and over again a high level of entertainment value . . . proven, capable entertainer and a true gentleman. I highly recommend Johnny Vallis to any group. He is everything you would imagine, you will not be disappointed.” Anne Van Kirk, Executive Assistant to President – Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd adds, “Some of our guests had seen Johnny perform before and were looking forward to the show. Those who hadn’t were surprised by his versatility and professionalism. Many guests came to us afterwards to say how much they had enjoyed the performance. I will invite Johnny Vallis to entertain at other functions given by our Company.

For more information about BUDDY HOLLY a Tribute by Johnny Vallis visit:

www.johnnyvallis.com

Listing info:

BUDDY HOLLY a Tribute by Johnny Vallis
Friday, May 17 at the Columbia
530 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Tickets are $42.50 (plus Facility Fee and Service Charge)
Charge by phone at 604-522-4500
or online at www.thecolumbia.ca

Doors at 7:00PM. Show at 8:00PM

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ABORT Recommends… Waka Flocka Flame, April 8th 2013 at Fortune Sound Club

March 18th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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April 8th,Coast 2 Coast & Regime Ent. Present….

Waka Flocka Flame

I never in my life wanted to rap. Let me quote that sh*t now.—Waka Flocka Flame on his 2009 debut mixtape, Salute Me or Shoot Me, Vol. 1

Opening Acts

• H Man
• Dysfunqtional & Lowkey
• Young Kidd & Mayhem

With Stimulant J

Hosted By dee jay physik and Cashius Clay

TICKETS: Start at $35

www.clubzone.com

Ticketzone

Eastside Urban Wear -
Metropolis at Metrotown
(604) 451-3310

DIPT
Downtown Vancouver
(604) 669-9990

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ABORT Recommends… Pros vs. Cons – Tattoo Art show, March 22nd 2013, at The Fall Tattoo, Vancouver, B.C.

March 16th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Tattoo Art Show w/ Converse Shoes
Hosted By Milk Productions

Tattoos, Art Show x Auction + Fashion Presentation
15 artists, 3 provinces, 1 kickass night!!

Converse sneakers have been revamped by a rad group of
tattoo artists & will be auctioned off with all profits going to
Save On Meats’ Meal Token Program. Make a statement &
support the cause! Silent auction registration begins at 8pm.

DJ Rich-A on the decks, art for sale, & flash tattoos!

TWO FASHION SHOWS!
HELLOMOONROCK OOAK S/S 2013 PRESENTATION.
www.hellomoonrock.com
+
Locals Only Crew Presentation

Entry by donation w/

Official After Party at #happyendingfridays at @fortunesound
FREE with stamp before 1am

Sugar Skull Studios has joined the fun & will be doing hair for the fashion show as well as donated some prizes for you lovely folks!
Check ‘em out www.facebook.com/SugarSkullStudio

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ABORT Recommends… Virgin Mobile Presents The Squamish Valley Music Festival

March 1st, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Vancouver, BC – Friday, March 1, 2013 – Tonight brand.LIVE and Live Nation Canada announced the highly anticipated artist lineup for the 2013 edition of Virgin Mobile Presents The Squamish Valley Music Festival to an eager capacity crowd at the Commodore Ballroom.

Now in its fourth year, the multi-day festival once again features an eclectic roster of national and international talent. Artists performing across the four stages include:

Queens of the Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, Band of Horses, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Dan Mangan, Gogol Bordello, Divine Fits, Young The Giant, Childish Gambino, Pretty Lights, Fitz and The Tantrums, Jurassic 5, Said the Whale, Yukon Blonde, Diamond Rings, Capital Cities, Deap Vally, The Heavy, Reignwolf, The Matinee, A Tribe Called Red, Basketball, Bear Mountain, Skratch Bastid, Dustin Bentall and the Smøkes, The Ballantynes, The Funk Hunters, Dear Rouge, Jordan Klassen, Dominique Fricot, Gang Signs, Nightbox, The Chantrelles, Grandtheft, Fine Times

and more…

“We’re extremely pleased with the continued growth and tremendous support we’re seeing for the festival,” says Paul Runnals, Festival Director for brand.LIVE – “2013 is posed to be our biggest year to date with increased capacity, as well as expanded camping and shuttle bus programs to accommodate the growing needs of our fans.”

Erik Hoffman, Vice President of Talent for Live Nation Canada commented, “This year’s festival promises a well-rounded showing of local, regional, and international artists, greatly expanding on the last year’s vision. We’re thrilled to be working with brand.LIVE again on BC’s biggest contemporary music festival.”

As presenting sponsors, Virgin Mobile is giving its Members the chance to get their weekend passes first through a Members-only pre-sale at virginmobile.ca/benefits, with an exclusive 10 percent discount. To keep up with the details on all the benefits that Members can get at the festival, follow Virgin Mobile on Twitter and Facebook.

Coach transportation will be offered between downtown Vancouver and the festival, and new this year will be shuttles to and from Whistler. Check out www.squamishfestival.com for full details.

Ticket info:

Presale Tickets $99.00 + s/c *limited quantities available*
March 8 – Public on sale at 10:00 a.m. PST
Weekend Tickets starting at $149.00 + s/c
Also available for purchase: VIP packages, Camping and VIP Glamping passes
Available through: www.squamishfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.ca

Event details:

Dates: August 8*, 9 & 10

*Kick Off Party Only

Venue: Hendrickson Fields & Logger Sports Ground, Squamish, B.C.

· Accommodations: On-site VIP camping as well as standard camping nearby, full details can be found at www.squamishfestival.com

To learn more about the festival, purchase tickets, view the complete line-up, find more information on local camping and hotel accommodations, visit www.squamishfestival.com.

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KONTEST: Win TWO tickets to Cradle of Filth with guests – March 13th 2013 at The Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver B.C.

January 23rd, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

ABORT Magazine and LIVENATION are teaming up to offer THREE (3) lucky fans a pair (2) of tickets each to the Cradle of Filth show in Vancouver, March 13th!

HOW TO WIN: Email editor*@abortmag.com (remove the star) with the following phrase in the subject bar:

I’m feeling filthy.

THREE winners will be chosen randomly on MARCH 1st 2013, and contacted shortly thereafter. Winners will be able to pick their tickets up at the will call window.

SCRAPE RECORDS 15TH ANNIVERSARY
FEATURING

CRADLE OF FILTH
WITH GUESTS
THE FACELESS
DECAPITATED
THE AGONIST – CHECK OUT OUR AGONIST PODCAST HERE!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013
COMMODORE BALLROOM – VANCOUVER, BC
Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM

www.livenation.com

Tickets available at

Scrape Records
Ticketmaster Outlets
Rogers Wireless Box Office

Tickets (incl. HST) $28.50
(Plus FMF & Service charges)

**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

Scrape Records celebrates their 15th Anniversary on March 13th at the Commodore Ballroom with a performance by Cradle of Filth and guests The Faceless, Decapitated and The Agonist. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 21 at 10am .

Malevolent kings of British metal. Masters of the darkest arts and crafts. Cradle Of Filth have been firmly ensconced at the forefront of the extreme music scene for the last two decades. Ever since they emerged from the lengthening Suffolk shadows in 1991, Dani Filth and his fiendish cohorts have blazed a grotesque trail across the globe, spreading their fetid gospel of obscene theatricality, pitch-black horror and exquisite musical madness, earning themselves a formidable reputation as one of the most important metal bands ever.
Cradle of Filth Bio 2012 E. H – Britannia Manticora

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ABORT Recommends… D.O.A Farewell Vancouver show, Jan 18th 2013 at The Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver B.C.

January 12th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

Canada’s legendary Punk Kings, who helped spread punk rock counterculture around the world, approach a momentous milestone and wrap it all up in a farewell tour this year.

Since forming in the late 70′s, Vancouver’s D.O.A. has been recognized as being one of the most prolific and important bands to leave their mark on the punk genre. After 35 years the godfathers of hardcore will say goodbye to the Terminal City in what is sure to be an unforgettable night.

Advance tickets available $16 +S/C at Northern Tickets, Zulu, High Life, Scrape, Neptoon & Red Cat.

D.O.A.

DOA on Facebook

with guests

THE REBEL SPELL

FIERCE CREEP

For nearly 25 years D.O.A. has been happily slashing away at all manner of philosophical enemies. They’ve traveled the globe almost continuously since they formed in 1978; they released their first snarling piece of vinyl, the “Disco Sucks” EP in June of that year. That slab of plastic opened the door to international prominence, riots, rip-off record companies and three generations of fans.

In 1981, D.O.A. made the term “hardcore” their own and pushed it into the common vernacular with their legendary album “Hardcore 81″ and subsequent tours. Consequently, D.O.A. has been cited as a major influence for tons of bands ranging from The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Green Day to Rancid to The Offspring. They followed that up with their ground breaking EP “War on 45″ and “Bloodied But Unbowed.”

D.O.A.’s sound and philosophy has been held together by Canada’s Godfather of punk Joey “Shithead” Keithley’s songwriting, singing and guitar playing. D.O.A.’s sound, although always rooted in punk rock, has managed to create a fair bit of consternation for those who would like to choose musical boxes. It’s punk, but it incorporates rock n’ roll, reggae, metal,and ska. Whatever the hell their sound is, it’s pulled out a “Yeah, that’s the shit!” from the likes of Henry Rollins, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, Jello Biafra, Bif Naked, John Doe, Randy Bachman and Dave Grohl.

D.O.A. has traveled a long, tough road that has taken them around the world. Recently Mayor Larry Campbell of Vancouver declared December 21st to be “D.O.A. Day” in Vancouver. The band has also been featured in punk and political books published around the world.

http://www.suddendeath.com

http://www.facebook.com/doapunk

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ABORT Recommends… GOJIRA with The Devin Townsend Project, and The Atlas Moth – Jan 19th 2013 at VENUE, Vancouver B.C.

January 11th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO BUY TICKETS:

unionevents.com & Perryscope presents

Gojira

w/ Devin Townsend & Atlas Moth

Vogue Theatre
All Ages Welcome
Sat Jan 19/12 Doors 7PM

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KONTEST: Win TWO tickets to see HOPSIN live in Vancouver, THIS SATURDAY, Jan 12th 2013 at the Rickshaw Theatre

January 9th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

To win a set of TWO (2) Tickets to the show…

Send an email to editor @abortmag.com (remove the space) with the subject title

“I want to hop on down to the rickshaw for Hopsin”

The winners will be notified FRIDAY by 6:00 PM – And will be able to claim their prize at the door

HIP HOP CANADA IS PLEASED TO PRESENT

Hopsin
With special guests

Saturday, January 12, 2013
Rickshaw Theatre
254 East Hastings Street Vancouver BC

Doors 8PM 19+ No Minors

Tickets: $25.00 + S/C VIP Tickets: $50.00 + S/C
on sale Thursday, November 1 at 10:00 AM
Tickets available at Unionevents.com, Ticketmaster.ca, charge by phone 855-985-5000, all Ticketmaster locations, Zulu and Beatstreet
BUY TICKETS HERE

Based out of Los Angeles and recently dubbed one of XXL’s 2012 “Freshman 10,” Hopsin is one of the fastest up and coming acts in hip-hop. With a style reminiscent of early Eminem, Hopsin has amassed a fan base of millions virally with over 700,000 fans on Facebook, 200,000 Twitter Followers, and more than 80,000,000 total YouTube views. Hopsin will now tear up the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver with special guests on January 12.

In 2011, Hopsin headlined over 60 shows both nationally and overseas, including dates with Tech Nine and Machine Gun Kelly. He also recently collaborated with B.o.B. Hopsin was featured in the 2012 BET Awards cypher among the likes of Mac Miller & Kendrick Lamar and his most recent video ‘Ill Mind Of Hopsin’ has racked up over 18 million views on YouTube since its release in July.

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Abort Recommends…Camp Lo January 16th 2013 – at Fortune Sound, Vancouver B.C.

January 7th, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Heartbreak

Just under a week till Vancouver is treated to a full rendition of Uptown Saturday Night via Camp Lo‘s 15-year anniversary tour. They’ll be performing the album in its entirety to a packed room at Fortune Sound Club, and our fave East Van boys Friends With The Help will be opening up alongside Jay Swing and 33Kids. Get your tickets HERE cause…this is it!

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ABORT Recommends… WEAPON with Guests – EMBERS AND REVELATION’ OFFICIAL Album Release, Saturday Jan 12th, 2013 at The Astoria

January 3rd, 2013 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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NOTHING IS HEAVY PRESENTS:

‘EMBERS AND REVELATIONS’ OFFICIAL ALBUM RELEASE

RELAPSE RECORDING ARTISTS:

WEAPON

https://www.facebook.com/theweaponchakra

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:

MITOCHONDRION

https://www.facebook.com/mitochondrion137

TYRANTS BLOOD

http://www.facebook.com/TYRANTSBLOOD

AUROCH

ADVANCE $10 DOOR $15

DOORS AT 9pm SHOW AT 10pm

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT SCRAPE RECORDS

SPONSORED BY: THE WITCHING HOUR & ABSOLUTE UNDERGROUND

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ABORT Recommends… CHRISTMAS RAPPIN’ 3 with Kid Capri, Red1, Swollen Members, and more, December 20th 2012 at Bar None in Vancouver, B.C.

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

Advance tickets available online

NationOfMillions, DIPT & Vancity Original presents…

CHRISTMAS RAPPIN’ 3

Featuring…
KID CAPRI (Bronx, NY)

With Performances by…

Swollen Members
Red 1 & Heatwave (Killawatt Crew)
Checkmate & Concise
Snak The Ripper
Kyprios
SonReal
Heatwave
Boom Box Saints
Kai
Evil Ebenezer

Hosted by ThoseMFs – Flipout, Kemo & Jay Swing

NationOfMillions, DIPT and Vancity Original present the 3rd annual Christmas Rappin’! This years party once again features Hip-Hop heavyweights Red 1, Kyprios, Checkmate & Concise, and Swollen Members alongside Vancity giants SonReal, Boom Box Saints, Evil Ebenezer, Heatwave and Kai. The party’s sound providers are The Freshest’s DJ Seko, The Eh! Team’s DJ Hedspin, and the one and only DJ Kid Capri rocking Hip-Hop and R&B all night! Hosted by Flipout, Kemo and Jay Swing (thoseMFs), Christmas Rappin’ 3 doubles as the Vancity Giants 2 mixtape release party as well as DIPT’s 12 Year Anniversary party which means an appearance by the DIPT Santa and his bag of swag filled with mix tapes and gifts for the bad girls and boys. With 100% of the evenings proceeds going to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Christmas Rappin’ 3 is once again the party of season. Don’t front, we know we gotcha open!

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK

www.KidCapri.com

Thursday Dec 20th – 10:00PM-3:00AM
at Bar None Thursdays
Bar None Nightclub – 1222 Hamilton St

Get your tickets in person at..

Dipt – 819 Hornby Street – (604) 669-9990

Beatstreet Records – 439 West Hastings Street – (604) 683-3344

Vinyl Records – 319 W Hastings Street – (604) 488-1234

Online at ticketzone.com

Twitter: @BarNoneClub @KidCapri101 @jayswing @djflipout @djseko @KimberlyFraatz @Donnelly_Group

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… An East Van Christmas December 19th 2012 – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, B.C.

December 9th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Heartbreak

Fortune Sound Club, Winnie Cooper, Team Heartbreak and Cherchez La Femme are stepping things up a notch this Christmas with a fundraiser for St. James Music Academy, an organization which gives children and youth from the Downtown East Side an opportunity to find their voices through musical instruction.

An East Van Christmas takes place December 19th at Fortune Sound Club and features some of the city’s greats:

The Zolas
No Sinners
Gang Signs
and many more…

A charity raffle will help raise additional funds. Get your tickets HERE, and come out for a night of music, rowdiness and the greater good.

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Abort Recommends: Soilwork with guests, April 2nd 2013 – The Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, B.C.

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

(Photo – Chris McKibbin)

The Invisible Orange and Scrape Records Present
Soilwork
With guests:
Jeff Loomis, Blackguard, The Browning and Wretched

Tuesday, Apr 02, 2013
VIP doors at 6pm; General Admission Doors at 7pm
The Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC
19 years and over

Tickets on pre-sale October 30 at Enterthevault.com
On November 17, general on sale at Scrape Records and Ticketweb.ca

VIP tickets available at Enterthevault.com. Include early entry and meet and greet with the band.

Sponsored by: LiveVan.com, ABORT Magazine, Absolute Underground and Vandala Concepts.

Soilwork (http://www.soilwork.org)

Swedish melodic death metalers Soilwork are returning as a headliner. Their sound is a fusion of the classic Gothenburg metal sound with power-groove riffs. However, in their most recent albums, Soilwork has also introduced elements from other genres such as blues rock and alternative metal, and adopted a more melodic sound. Their most recent work has more singing and lighter melodies than their earlier work, as well as a more polished production.

Jeff Loomis (http://www.jeffloomis.com)

Jeff is widely known as the former lead guitarist from Nevermore. Honorably, Jeff is noted as a player of many influences and styles, and is debatably seen as one of the world’s most talented and gifted metal guitarists. It has been said that Jeff takes classic techniques he learned from listening to legends like Jason Becker and Yngwie Malmsteen as a teen and applying his own ingenuity, Loomis has carved his own niche and created an instantly recognizable style.

Blackguard (http://www.facebook.com/blackguardband)

Canada’s very own Blackguard returns! Blackguard’s sound is unique and incorporates many subgenres of metal such as folk, epic, and melodic death; their most recent album “Firefight” clearly displays Blackguard’s “epic metal” sound. It has been argued that this Canadian ensemble clearly displays the immense skill it takes to assert flawless execution in their live shows. If you haven’t ever seen Blackguard live, they’ll blow you away with their immense stage presence.

The Browning (http://www.facebook.com/TheBrowningOfficial)

The Browning is a four-piece deathcore/electronica band. The group is known for fusing deathcore and hardcore with heavy electronic influences including hardstyle, techno, and trance. The band has been labelled everything from deathtronica, cybergrind, and electrocore to trancecore, ravecore, and technocore, however one thing remains certain; The Browning appeals to a broad spectrum of music fans from all walks of life.

Wretched (http://www.facebook.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. According to the band, Wretched is looking to bring back old school metal and color to the traditionally dark scene.

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ABORT RECOMMENDS: Drop it Like it’s ART! A Snoop Dogg (Lion) Art Show!

October 24th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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- FACEBOOK EVENT -

The FALL Tattooing & Artists Gallery
644 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Opens Friday, November 9th 2012

From the creators of the Steven Seagallery, Bill you Murray me? and the Zig-a-Zigallery comes the pimpest mutha-effin art show to hit Vancouver, Drop it Like it’s Hot – a S-N-double o – P LION art show.

While you’re sipping your gin n Juice, get down to the sensual seduction of our chronic lovin Doggfather. Weave us some corn rows marinated with ganja and some Dr. Dre; we want the Doggfather lining the walls of the Fall in his iconic plaid while bouncing in his ’64 Impala on canvas. No talent necessary, fo shizzle, just represent the iconic king of Doggystyle in whatever medium you preferizzle.

Dress up! Get down to DJ’s Jonathan Igharas (Bike Trike) and Wyndom Earle!

Thank you to CiTR and the Arts Report for kindly sponsoring our show! Check them out at www.citr.ca and 101.9 FM on Wednesdays at 5pm!

Interested in past shows?

Zig-a-Zigallery: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txwyQieegZk -Larry Wong

Bill you Murray me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NflHcqbwmK0 – Chris Bentzen

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Abort Recommends: Epica with Alestorm and more, Nov 10th 2012 at FiveSixty, Vancouver B.C.

October 15th, 2012 Filed under: ABORT Recommends... by Editor in Chief

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The Invisible Orange and SCRAPE records present

EPICA – Symphonic Power/Gothic Metal

with

Alestorm – Folk/Power Metal
Insomnium – Melodic Death Metal
System Divide – Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore

featuring performer Mahafsoun

FiveSixty (560 Seymour Street)
November 10, 2012
VIP Doors 5:00pm
General Doors 5:30pm
*** EARLY SHOW ENDS AT 10:30pm***
No minors

Ticket information:

$65 VIP – includes early entry and meet and greet with the band
$30 presale and $35 at the door

VIP and general admission tickets on sale at SCRAPE records (323 East Broadway) and online at Enterthevault.com and Ticketweb.ca as of May 9.
Presale on Enterthevault.com NOW!

Sponsored by LiveVan.com, ABORT Magazine and Absolute Underground.

http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/

http://www.scraperecords.com/

http://www.livevan.com/

http://www.abortmag.com/

http://absoluteunderground.ca/

http://www.liveatrickshaw.com/

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