PIGS KILL MORE PEOPLE THAN SHARKS

I've said it before and I'll say it again Derek Sivers is fucking genius! The mastermind behind CD Baby has recently spoken out against Piracy and how people (mainly independent artists/labels) are way too concerned about it.

As someone who runs a small label I couldn't agree more with you. People need to learn how to roll with the punches and realize the music industry is changing.

The old industry people and old labels are dinosaurs... they will soon be extinct if they don't learn open their eyes (or maybe read some Seth Godin)!!!

Check out the article HERE.

TAKE NO PRISONERS!

We have set our sights at making 2008 the year of Diminished Fifth Records and as the months have passed it is becoming more and more feasible for us to make this a reality!

The year began with a bang! On January 27th we officially announced that we would be putting out the new release by Iron Giant ‘Creator of Scars’ which is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2002’s ‘No Longer Sleeping’ (12th Planet Records)

In February Diminished Fifth Records was in full-force at the 2008 East Coast Music Awards and Conferences in Fredericton New Brunswick and thanks to Chris Smith (from the Halifax Pavilion fame) we were able to be part of the first ‘Heavy Music Spotlight’ to kick off the first day of the festivities. The small venue was filled to capacity showing off the seedy underbelly of the East Coast scene with such great local bands as The Sea Divides, Ambiin the Rust, Rusted Dawn, and We, the Undersigned and it also featured two of the label’s own, Iron Giant, and the Orchid’s Curse. It was fantastic show with a highly enthusiastic crowd which only furthered the belief the heavier genres are as vital to the East Coast Scene as Fiddles and Indie Rock!

With May quickly approaching it is looking like it shall be the busiest month in D5R history. Both Gallactus and Iron Giant are bands which should need no introduction here in the East Coast music community and both are ready to unleash their aural fury! The Cosmic Doom Rock of Gallactus has been pounding eardrums since 2002 and likewise the East Coast White Trash Rock-N-Roll of Iron Giant has been making fans bang their heads for over 6 years as well! In addition to preparing for the mammoth releases of ‘Nine Mile Woods’ (Gallactus) and ‘Creator of Scars’ (Iron Giant) we are also getting ready to rock thousands of tattoo enthusiasts at the 2nd Maritime Tattoo Festival which is held May 17th, 18th and 19th at the Halifax Forum and hosted by Adept Tattoos.



As a proud sponsor of the festival we are pleased to have the honor of blasting our tunes throughout the 20,000 sq. ft. forum as well as to present festival goers a double dose of Iron Giant as they officially release their newest beast ‘Creator of Scars’.

-On Saturday, May 17th at 11:00pm, the Festival VIP’s and other attendees will be treated to a Burlesque Show followed by live performances by Moncton’s punk-rockers, Hope, Halifax’s rock-n-roll madmen, Cuban Assassins and the no class, heavy ass, white trash, rock-n-roll of Iron Giant as they officially release ‘Creator of Scars’ to us Nova Scotian’s and visitors from around the world!

-On Sunday May 18th at 11:00pm, the Festival VIP’s will be boarding a tall-ship and heading out for a 2 hour sail around the Halifax Harbor which will, once again, feature the smooth sailing sounds of Iron Giant.

The Tattoo Festival will give Diminished Fifth Records a fantastic opportunity to showcase to all, that Heavy Music on the East Coast is alive and well! Not to mention we are only 5 months into 2008 and already achieving more this year than in the previous.

Speaking of ‘Years’ in the middle of July Diminished Fifth Records will be celebrating our 2nd Birthday! So you all know what means??? The Terrible Twos are on their way! We’ll have more details on celebrations, promotions and other Birthday Celebrations as the time approaches.

Cheers,
-Josh Hogan | Diminished Fifth Records

IRON GIANT PROMO VIDEO

The Title pretty much explains it.

Get excited Creator of Scars will be here very soon!

GIANT NEWS

The most recent addition to the D5R Roster IRON GIANT are making waves as everyone is beginning to become increasingly eager to get their hands on their upcoming album ‘Creator of Scars’. The band has recently completed a mini-tour with Toronto’s HELL YEAH FUCK YEAH as well as made a stop in Montreal to play with TRIGGER EFFECT.

Check out this hilarious interview with PJ + Chris from the Men’s Bathroom at the Bar! (Nudity and Course language included!)




Now the Giant boys are preparing for their tour with Toronto’s CANCER BATS for 7 dates on the East Coast. Make sure you check them out at one of the following shows:

APRIL 29th – Kinsmen Centre – Fredericton N.B.
APRIL 30th – Carlton Community Centre – St. John N.B.
MAY 1st – St. Anne’s Hall – Glace Bay N.S.
MAY 2nd – Manhattan – Moncton N.B.
MAY 3rd – The Pavilion – Halifax N.S.
MAY 4th – Coldbrook Lion’s Hall – Coldbrook N.S.
MAY 5th – Benevolent Irish Society Hall – Charlottetown PEI

Last but most certainly not least the boys have just secured a sponsorship with Jagermeister Music Canada. So the Yag shots will be flowing even more frequently then before! (If that is humanly possible)

Check out the Giant here at their Myspace