The Antidote - Show 17, Jan 25/12 HM Magazine Top Metal Albums

This show is a treat.  If you are retro metal fan you will want to hear this episode of The Antidote.  We look at the top Christian metal albums of all time as listed by HM Magazine.  The show starts off with an excellent, current, metalcore band, For Today, and an interview I had with lead vocalist Mattie Montgomery.


Listen to the HM Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All Time here.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.

The February 1st version of The Antidote show is all about Peter Furler.  A recent interview I had with Peter will also be included.

Free downloads from Noisetrade

Have a few free downloads direct from the artist to you. 

Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk is an indie/folk/pop band based out of Calgary, Alberta.  They are set to release their sophomore CD Over Land and Sea which was produced by Aaron Marsh (Copeland, The Myriad, Poema, Lydia, Anchor&Braille).  Think of Brooke Fraser, Eisley, Feist, and Florence and the Machine all rolled up in one.  A great sound from an eclectic mix of instruments and beautiful vocals by Lauren.  Pick up three free songs from the upcoming album here.

Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk have developed an extensive tour schedule for 2012.  they will be covering both Canada and the US.  This band should not be missed.  Get the tour details here.

The Canadian rock/worship band Starfield is well known for songs such as "Beauty in the Broken", "I Will Go", and "The Saving One".  They have posted two tracks from their new EP, The Kingdom at Noisetrade.  The standout track is “Innocence and Other Things Lost”.  Find free Starfield tracks here.

I have to admit that ska has never died on my iPod.  I was overjoyed to find that Five Iron Frenzy had reformed. Anyone who hasn’t picked up their new song,”It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” from this epic ska band can still grab it at noisetrade.  ”It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” download.

New video by The Skies Revolt

There is a new music video out by The Skies Revolt for their new song "It's All In The Reflexes".  I just found out about this band while reading an online addition of HM magazine.  Think of Danielson Famile with a rock edge.  The video is available exclusively through the HM magazine site.

Click here for the video link.

The Antidote - Show 16, Jan 18/12 with Josiah

My eldest son, Josiah, was home this week. He laid out the playlist and did the announcing on this weeks show.  I had an easy night at Trent Radio, all I had to do was slide a few controls and queue up the tracks.  It was great having Josiah on air with me.  The dominant style for the show was Indie bands of the '90s.  Check it out here.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.

I changed the plans for this weeks show.  Next week, Metal Mayhem will happen.  I promise!  We will be looking at the top Christian metal albums of all time as listed by HM Magazine.

Hello Kelly Needs Your Help!

Hello Kelly has only 5 days left on a kickstarter campaign to raise funds for recording their new CD. They're 20% of the way to their goal of $15,000.  HK has given to Southern Ontario over the past years, now it's our turn to help them.

Check out the amazing perks from the band when you contribute to their campaign. 

The Antidote - Show 15, Jan 11/12 new show recording

The Christmas holidays are over and The Antidote returned to the Trent Radio studio.  My first show back was Jan 11th (yes, I've been a slacker about posting this show).   Over Christmas  my son, Abram, helped me lay out a show that featured some of his favourite Christian tracks.  You'll have to excuse some of the glitches in this recording.   I had some problems in the studio that night when the computer program driving the show froze.

Listen to The Antidote live on Trent Radio 92.7 FM, Wednesdays from 9 - 10 EST. You can also access a live stream here.


Check out the recording of show 15 of The Antidote here.


Next week?  Metal Mayhem.  We look at the top Christian metal albums of all time as listed by HM Magazine.

The Muppets do Bohemian Rhapsody

I know I only cover Christian artists in this blog, but this is priceless!

Free online issue of HM magazine

I know I should have posted this earlier, but we all know ho busy it gets a Christmas time.   Scroll down the page to look for the free Christmas issue.

For the first time in its history, HM Magazine is making their annual Christmas issue FREE via the internet.  Traditionally, only subscribers have received the special Christmas issue which features HM’s unique brand of editorial, commentary and reviews along with a “Christmas Gift Guide” with images, text and links along with a special “Dear Mom, This is what I really want for Christmas” checklist form for readers to pass along to their favorite gift givers complete with listings of featured products and websites.

For a limited time, this special issue of HM Magazine is available FREE online at http://t.ymlp296.net/qqsakaesmeaxawqagauej/click.php.HM’s regular subscription price is $6 for 12 issues per year.

This special Christmas issue features editorial on In The Midst of Lions, MUTEMATH, John Mark McMillan, Leigh Nash, As I Lay Dying, Theocracy, Advent, Altars, Manic Drive, Greeley Estates, Run Kid Run,The Great Commission, Manafest, Family Force 5, Kiros, Behold the Kingdom, Close Your Eyes, and Damien Deadson. The Live Report recaps the 2011 ACL Festival. 

What a deal!

Doesn't everyone love bargain shopping?  Dollar stores may be all the rage, but here is an even better deal.  ABSOLVED’s skate punk sound includes a touch of old-school punk with some youthcrew hardcore flavorings. ABSOLVED is offering a two CD set by digital download for only $10 . You'll get both ABSOLVED’s 2010 self-titled release and their current CD This One Goes To Seven.  Still not sure about picking it up?   What about a money-back guarantee?  Can life get any better?

Here's the not so fine print.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you don’t like it, Thumper Punk Records will give you a refund. No questions asked. Refund offer applies only to digital downloads of this album purchased at the Thumper Punk Records website, and is subject to deduction of transaction costs (20% for Bandcamp and Paypal). Refund must be requested by the original purchaser via email to AbsolvedRefund@gmail.com within thirty days of the date of purchase. Refund is purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for guarantee. Void where prohibited. This album is also available for digital download at iTunes, AmazonMP3, and the usual retail distribution outlets.

Get Absolved album and This One Goes to Seven EP NOW from Thumper Punk Records.