(Asher Media Relations) - With their new single "
Pressure" ready to launch, Special Ops are set to unleash their live assault in support of a new two song sneak peak sampler / USB dubbed "Arterial Motives" on May 9th at Cafe Campus (2nd Floor), 57
Prince Arthur, with local Montreal Rockers Plight and Ashtray.
Doors open at 6pm - Show at 7pm
"Arterial Motives" features their new single "Pressure" along with an extra bonus track "HM" from their latest studio effort. Special Ops' upcoming third album "Through The Heart of The Infidel" was produced with Montreal native and award winning producer/engineer Glen Robinson (Voivod, GrimSkunk, Bionic, Branvan 3000) and is set to be released later this fall.
Upcoming Tour Dates
May 9, 2009 - Cafe Campus Montreal, QC
June 5, 2009 - The Blue Moon Toronto, ON
June 12, 2009 - Chez Sam Bromont (near Granby), QC
June 19, 2009 - Bar La Magog Sherbrooke, QC
Jun 20, 2009 - Bar Transit Bar Transit Chicoutimi, Quebec
July 31 -Aug 2, 2009 - WOODSTOCK Canadian Style! Toronto, ON
SPECIAL OPS "THROUGH THE HEART OF THE INFIDEL" (2009)
1. HM
2. SnakeBite
3. Hardass
4. What You Did Today
5. Amber
6. Pressure [MP3]
7. Monster In Me
8. Full Circle
9. Sweet Accessory
10. Anthem of Deceit
All songs written by Special Ops
Produced by Glen Robinson (Voivod, The Ramones, ACDC, Gwar, Queensryche)
Supported by North American Tour (Summer 2009)
Single released "PRESSURE"
"Montreal's Special Ops incorporate a sizeable dose of metal into their sonic identity." [Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]
"Radio-ready rock that oozes youth rebellion, angst and tormented urban decadence at every turn" Special Ops will appeal to many." [Hour /Ottawa Express]
"Special Ops deliver a mammoth sound in the form of heavy distorted guitars and contagious rhythms." [Fazer Magazine]
"Special Ops squad hits heavy with bonecrushing bass end sounds as the clear vocals and shrapnel of the guitars arc from the area of impact, ya gotta go see 'em live!" [CHUO 89.1 FM, Al "Carnage" Carnival]
Rocking out of the barracks, Special Ops return to the battlefront with a fresh new release dubbed "Through The Heart of The Infidel". In this third album, produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson (Voivod, The Ramones, ACDC, Gwar, Queensryche, Nashville Pussy). Special Ops capture 10 jaw dropping tracks that display the creative sound of Akbar Johnson's intricate native Middle Eastern guitar work of finger picking and strumming in monumental riff's and solo's. Complemented with a unique blend of Abe Froman's North American street style lyrics and backed with a well-armed rhythm section of bassist's Waldo Thornhill's thumping acid jazz and drummer Clarence McGillacutty's pounding fury. Special Ops have unleashed a direct hit to follow up to their award nominated "Phase 2: Amidst The Madness" and successful single "Anger Is Creeping", which was chosen as the TV theme song for "The Sid Cycle Show" (Global/Spike/Men TV/)(2 million viewers).
"Through The Heart of The Infidel" captures the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member's cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry bull shit that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to hard chaotic sniper rock.
