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The Results Are In; What Happens To The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Funds?

Kyle Gaddo
December 5, 2016
Editorials, Features
Hey, friends. Earlier last month, we decided to discontinue The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund as a project due to its overwhelming logistical issues, as well our deep questioning of the viability of the proj... Read More...

The Future Of The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund

Kyle Gaddo
November 7, 2016
Editorials
Hey, friends. We're going to try to keep this as concise as possible, for the sake of our time and your own. The future of The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund is that there is no future for it. As you may hav... Read More...

The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund Winner Is Here!

Kyle Gaddo
September 4, 2015
Features
We are monumentally proud to announce the winning band of The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund! From Another Planet! This band will be receiving full funding from The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund and Heav... Read More...

Brian Shields Tour Fund Update [8/1/15]: Voting On Bands, Merch, More!

Kyle Gaddo
August 1, 2015
Features
Hi, everyone! Sorry we've been kinda quiet. Between the boys in Wings Denied setting up their Proggest August tour with Native Construct and Outrun the Sunlight (which starts soon!) and me being swamped with fr... Read More...

The Brian Shields Memorial Fund Band Submissions Are NOW OPEN

Kyle Gaddo
June 15, 2015
Features
Artwork and shirt design by Mike Graziano. We've come a long way since the humble idea of honoring Brian Shields' memory. We managed to raise a fair chunk of change in his name, we've got shirts being shipped ... Read More...

Warforged Release New Single, “Two Demons”

Jimmy Rowe
June 11, 2015
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Early on in their career, our late friend Brian Shields turned my attention to Chicago's prodigal sons of progressive death metal Warforged. I rode along the Shields hype machine for the release of Warforged's ... Read More...

Update About The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund, Perk Fulfillment, Beginning Band Submissions, And Beyond [6-8-15]

Kyle Gaddo
June 8, 2015
Features, News
Hello, all! Welcome to another exciting update regarding the Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund! I know I said I'd have an update for you "next Monday" (as in a Monday from 5/11/15), but that clearly didn't happe... Read More...
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Update About The Brian Shields Memorial Tour Fund And Perk Fulfillment [5-11-15]

Kyle Gaddo
May 11, 2015
News
Hey, friends! Family! Thank you for being with us on this incredible journey to honor the memory of our dearly departed friend Brian Shields! As you know, our IndieGoGo recently ended and we managed to r... Read More...
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Help Bands Go On Tour With The Brian Shields Memorial Fund!

Kyle Gaddo
March 19, 2015
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As many of you know, beloved Heavy Blog contributor and well-known metal community member and supporter Brian Shields passed away earlier this year from causes unknown. His impact on our scene is, to be suc... Read More...
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Intensity and Change Both Highlight White Arms of Athena Self-Titled Album Teaser

Heavy Blog
September 26, 2014
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White Arms of Athena Self-Titled Album Artwork We're living in a time when a lot of bands that once tended to the heavier side have made a turn for more clean vocals and a quieter less aggressive sound.  Wi... Read More...
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