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SYNASTRY
 
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It takes courage for a young band to integrate such distinct thrash, hardcore, and punk rock influences into a catchy yet multi-layered approach as do Montreal, Quebec's Synastry. Spurred on by the hard fought successes of cutting-edge Vancouver metal gods and Century Media recording artists Strapping Young Lad, a refreshing movement of young Canadian metal bands dedicated to excellence and perseverance, not seen since the thrash trend of the late Eighties, has drawn attention to the country and, more precisely, the city of Montreal as a modern metal hotbed. Synastry already have the benefit of a relentless buzz, built up in no small part to their tight and well-rehearsed live performance.
A number of new sensations shared stages with Synastry just this past year: Red-hot Montrealers 3 Mile Scream and The Agonist were snapped up by Corporate Punishment Records and Century Media, respectively, and have already begun the distinctive process of crossing over into the U.S. market. Similarly, Ontario neighbours Threat Signal have quickly become Nuclear Blast USA's biggest priority, with praise for the hardworking quintet already pouring in from their cross-country support slot for Soilwork and Mnemic. Adding more weight to Canada being a breeding ground for future metal legends, Vancouver-based lovers of all that is old-school, 3 Inches of Blood, have already released an acclaimed full-length on Roadrunner Records, and Slipknot's Joey Jordison has stepped on board to produce their newest material. Where do the young Synastry stand amidst this wealth of accomplishments for hungry, Canadian talent? If all goes according to planned, next in line.
With the aforementioned bands' styles differing considerably, that each has quickly found loyal fanbases both in North America and overseas is testament to the specialized nature of underground metal listeners in the scene today. Each desires something different, and thus a band exists for every taste. Inspired to a certain point by melodic, futuristic thrash made famous by Fear Factory, In Flames, Arch Enemy, and Children of Bodom, Synastry bind to these influences a threatening mid-paced groove, atmospheric textures, and the unmistakably gruff and mature vocals of Jimmy Anastasopoulos. Bearing witness to the irreplaceable nature of this frontman occurs in the live realm, where his onstage physical presence and irrepressible energy rival those of even some veteran metal frontmen.
Synastry is a band free of egos, and its members understand full well the odds are stacked against them, as they are with nearly all Canadian metal bands. But there exists no panic among these old souls, as Anastasopoulos serenely maintains: "We will go down one of two roads: do an album, make presskits, get signed, or do an album, do presskits, not get signed, and do it ourselves...keep repeating that pattern until we get somewhere." And rather than remaining glued to their BlackBerries, spending their days hounding MySpace strangers to accept invitation to their friendlist, the socially-conscious Synastry involve themselves in benefits whenever the opportunity arises. In February, the band will perform at a fundraiser show for the Canadian Cancer Society. Displaying maturity normally absent in young metal musicians, the members of Synastry are willing to give of themselves and their band to important causes of all sorts not solely for the exposure. It comes as no surprise the honesty of their music mirrors who they are as individuals. Their debut album was produced and engineered by Kev Jardine at Uplift Productions, and contains thirteen tracks, among them an instrumental and guest vocals from former ARCH ENEMY frontman Johan Liiva and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz.
Chronology
-SYNASTRY formed in August 2005
-First show ever in Montreal (June 10, 2006, Club Saphir)
-Recording of EP 'Pallets of my New World' (June 2006)
-Canada Day Metal Fest in Montreal (July 1, 2006)
-Release of EP 'Pallets of my New World' (July 2006)
-Shadow Music Festival (1st day) in Montreal (July 9, 2006)
-EP Track 'Pallets of my New World' receives airplay on local radio stations CFMB 1280AM, CINQ 102.3FM Montreal Music Scene's "AROUND TOWN", and CKUT 90.3 "Sounds of Steel" (December 2006)
-Recording of full length 'Blind Eyes Bleed'(December 2006)
-Support slot for 3 Mile Scream (Corporate Punishment Records) (January 12, 2007)
-MoshCore Metal Festival with: The Agonist (Century Media), 3 Mile Scream (Corporate Punishment Records) and many more (Montreal, February 3, 2007)
-SYNASTRY featured in CONFRONT MAGAZINE's 'Exhibit A' and 'Daily Urges' features web magazine (March 2007)
-Finished recording of full length 'Blind Eyes Bleed'(March 2007)
-Support slot for Camilla Rhodes (Galy Records) (May 19, 2007)
-Interview in X-Plosive Metal web magazine (May 2007)
-Full Length Track 'Pallets of my New World' featured in BW&BK's (international) Knuckletracks compilation (June 2007)
-Review of album sampler in BW&BK (international) (June 2007)
-Interview in LOUCIFER SPEAKS (online) (June 7, 2007)
-Interview in DARKLAND printed and web zine SUMMER MASSACRE VOL. 1, New York (Summer 2007)
-Support slot for 3 Mile Scream (Corporate Punishment Records) (July 15, 2007)
-Quebec/Ontario tour with Derelict (July 15-22, 2007)
-Doomfest 2007 in Toronto, Canada (August 4, 2007)
-Shennan Grind Fest in Meyersburg, Ontario, Canada (September 29, 2007)
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