After this long wait, I'm proud to be ''Officially Announcing'' the >>>> GRAND OPENING <<<< of both my new platform/website and indie record label ~~ DG RECORDS ~~ I welcome everyone to come... ... DG
https://davidguitard.com/grand-opening

I'm David Guitard AKA DG, a Professional Recording Artist from Eastern Canada! 'ONE' was 1st released by Asylum Productions 'OHIO' May 1st 2013 & re-released by AMG in 2014 until the labels closure mid 2015! Was in transition before Signing to Evolution Inc. 'Chicago' who had organized Project Platinum Studios to remaster 'Come Back Again' from my album!
On Nov. 2017, it was decided to part ways with Evolution, release my single independently under 'DG Records' & also open my Official Merchandise Store! This was opened from 02/12/18 till 01/21/19 & Now is located on my Official Website.

Like many artists, my introduction to music & singing was at a young age being on stage at 5 years old wearing a cowboy hat & boots! With a musical family who sing & play many instruments all having a big influence! Also many great artists like Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Bob Dillon, CCR, Gordon Lightfoot, Metallica, Guns & Roses & also The Tragically Hip to name a few! My genre is folk/pop/rock & I finger-picked most of my music!

For the last 15 years my life included music & a great deal of healing, in 2003 I had fallen almost ten feet & landing head first on concrete while living in Western Canada! Was in a coma for 10 days & in the hospital for two months with a life changing Traumatic Head Injury! The first five years were the most difficult having start over again, things like walking, talking or even remembering my family! Most memories before I was 26 are sadly lost, I had gone to College for Electronics Engineering at RCC in Toronto, Ontario & then to University for Psychology at UNB in Fredericton, NB! I had a 3 page resume I knew by heart in detail & now after my injury those memories are still lost!

When I first came out of the coma I didn't remember anything including my own name but after a short time I asked for my guitar & my friend went to get for me in the hospital! I've dedicated my life to music throughout my recovery & my career continues to grow!

During that 1st year living by my families dairy farm in Belledune, NB, after countless hours playing, singing & teaching myself, I recorded my first indie album & then went door to door selling them! Then went to a professional studio to record a 2 song demo with a friend doing harmony! I was telling everyone from the start that I would become Signed to a label & have a big career playing the same songs over & over! 

I then started to loose my grasp on reality & having seizures because I had developed Epilepsy from the damage to my brain & had to move in my first of 2 special care homes! After many tough years I was playing in the hospital during my many stays after seizures, in the care homes, on the street, for everyone who wanted to listen even when I didn't hardly have any skill! I also had worked on my vocals almost every week singing Karaoke for years to gain fans & the thousands of hours doing this is what kept me pushing myself to heal.

My first full length album was recorded at 'Hometown Studios' after helping the co-owner at his gigs in Northern NB! I had then released it myself!
In Feb. 2012, after years of healing, my neuro-psychologist told me that my brain had healed 100%! After this, I started to promote myself online became very important! Eventually was played on 100+ internet radio stations & was recognized & Signed by the owner of Asylum Feb 1st, 2013 because of my presence! My album was released that May 1st

I've been interviewed many times, have 265,000+ friends & fans in my 70+ site social media network, 1,400 groups, my Merch Store & more! It makes all those times I remember cursing my fingers after the pain & bleeding all worthwhile, I believe that I have been Blessed! Thank you & God Bless you as well..

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Death Metal band from Norfolk UK
New EP Coming Soon 

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“your roots are your essence”


The Royal is a Dutch metalcore band that distinguishes themselves by bringing back the raw focus on metal into today’s overrated metalcore scene while maintaining a modern twist. Metalcore and progressive metal seem to fuse together perfectly in The Royal’s sound, and it’s being delivered in a spot on and advanced manner by this Dutch band. Given their ability to draw the listener in with brutally honest lyrics supported by technical but easy listening instrumentals The Royal shows solidarity for their future as a band to be taken very seriously. A fast growing, national and international, fanbase, selling cd’s and merchandise throughout the world, and touring the Netherlands with the biggest bands in their genre led them to be playing with the big names like Parkway Drive, The Ghost inside, Asking Alexandria and A Day To Remember on the big festivals. Now they are ready for more!

Formed in 2012 The Royal began writing and recording songs. These 5 ambitious young men show incredible promise through songs that showcase poignant and powerful writing, both lyrically and musically while still staying in touch with their metal roots. They released their EP, "Origins", in late 2012 and their single, "Blind Eye", in early 2013. 

The Royal released their highly anticipated album ‘Dreamcatchers’ on July 31st. The tracks, however, aren’t the only thing this band has addressed properly. The record features guest vocals from Shawn Spann from I The Breather and Ryan Kirby from Fit for a King. The artwork for this album was done by renowned artist Dan Mumford, who has worked for bands like A Day To Remember and Parkway Drive. To top it off they collaborated with American producer Cory Brunneman. All this shows this upcoming  band is serious about its ambitions and are determined to make it to the top.

The album contains 13 tracks, including an orchestral version of Origins, the title track of their EP from 2012. The songs definitely cover a great deal of metal and core elements, without being boring or monotone. Riffs that stick, brutal vocals combined with raw backings with tone, recognisable oriental spheres combined with exquisite melancholic parts and big tempo switches. All this will preserve your attention to the very last minute. Together with the release of their video for the title track ‘Dreamcatchers’ it obviously shows that this band is striving for a place among the big ones.

This quickly emerging band are planning a tour in Europe this fall to promote ‘Dreamcatchers’ to a wider and international audience.

Combining hard rock & metal influences into their own special blend, The Art Of Escaping was formed in early 2014 by lead vocalist/guitarist Justin Brand and rhythm guitarist Mark Warren. Wanting to set themselves apart from the crowd, they decided on making the music heavy but with a strong melodic edge.

The two were joined a month or so later by drummer Nick Barker and things started to take shape, writing and rehearsing the three songs that would finally make it onto The Art Of Escaping’s powerful debut EP ‘Three Ways’. 

The final piece of the puzzle slotted into place when bassist Ben Gallacher entered the fold in May 2014. 

Since then the band have been working tirelessly honing their sound, rehearsing and writing what will become their debut album, due in 2015. 

In the band’s relatively short life so far they have made a big impact, achieving radio airplay on both sides of the Atlantic on www.rockbandomradio.com and www.phillyrockradio.com , they have also released their self financed debut EP on their own label in July 2014 which is available on iTunes, AmazonMP3, GooglePlay and various other digital retailers. 

Press excerpts,

-	The Art Of Escaping are second to none. Not only are they a real talent and pleasure to listen to, they are also some the nicest guys around. It's always a great pleasure to play their songs on Rock Bandom Radio. The Art Of Escaping sound just as good live as their CD debut 'Three Ways' making their live show a must. All in all, I believe they are going places and we (RockBandom) will stick by them all the way... - Scotty-D Rock Bandom Radio...... (Owner and CEO of www.rockbandomradio.com)

-	Every now and then in my quest to showcase awesome UK bands from "Across The Pond" I don't mind being Kicked in the b*lls with a world beating sound. The Art Of Escaping did just that they kicked me HARD!! Debut EP???? That's no Debut EP!! "Three Ways” is a real Lubricant for your ears. Philly Rock Radio loves showcasing up and coming 'pro-class' bands, well, we got it in 'The Art Of Escaping'. LISTEN UP \M/ \M/ - Marty Alderton (Contributor and presenter of The Saloon Rock Club, www.phillyrockradio.com - USA)

-	Brilliant rock EP! If you're a metal/rock fan you should check out this band. I've been listening to this 3-track EP over and over again since discovering it. I can hear influences from Anthrax, Metallica, Stone Sour, but the sound is something fresh and current. They are the type of songs where the music expresses as much as the lyrics and the lyrics are excellent. This is modern rock music at its best. – Maria Savva (UK Arts Directory)

-	Three Ways is a solid debut EP, but I feel like TAOE have held back slightly, possibly hiding their heavier stuff? I’d definitely love to hear heavier tracks from them, but the four-piece from Norwich definitely have potential and a great sound, which I’m gasping for more of… Three tracks isn’t enough! - Trisha (Raarrsome Ramblings)

With a successful 2014 under their belts, 2015 looks set to be a busy year for The Art Of Escaping encompassing their debut album release, more shows, videos and much, much more. 

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