ANTI-HERO
London, Ontario, Canada | INDIE | AFM
Music
Press
"Rock'n'Roll's been resurrected and ANTI-HERO is its fearless leader." - Capital Rock Radio Show
"Anti-Hero is a perfect blend of melodic riffs and in your face Rock. The lyrical content and raw edge shows that rock hasn't died…merely it moved to Canada." - Off the Rack Radio
"ANTI-HERO is the Female Fronted Band of the Millenium" - Indie Music Project
"ANTI-HERO has the presence of a stadium headliner" - Spill Magazine/Indie Can Radio
"Anti-Hero won't settle for mediocrity and is not interested in fitting into any molds. So refreshing in a world of cookie cutter manufactured sounds and personalities." - MindYourMind.ca
"In a musical landscape overridden with whiny boys singing melancholy tunes, Anti-Hero comes along and breathes some much needed life into the dying form of true rock and roll. ANTI-HERO is the slap in the face I needed." - Toonage Magazine
"This band is clearly able to define and then redefine themselves; an undeniable precursor to success." - LucidForge Magazine
Discography
MANAGEMENT, BOOKINGS, & PUBLICITY:
HER Records, 553 Adelaide St N Suite 3B, London, Ontario, Canada, N6B3J6
PHONE: (519)859-2059 FAX: (519)679-0623
EMAIL: herrecords@hotmail.com
DISTRIBUTION:
CD Baby/Indie One Stop/Indiepool 2008
DISCOGRAPHY:
Debut album, Unpretty released worldwide (retail and online) July 2007.
CREDITS:
All lyrics and music written by: Rose Cora Perry.
Arranging by: Rose Cora Perry & Jesse Tomes.
Mixed, Edited, & Produced by Rob Sanzo & Michael McKenzie, Signal to Noise, Toronto.
Mastered by Roger Lian, Masterdisk, NYC.
Cd Artwork by Romstar Designs. Promotional Photography by: Wes Robitaille of Iron Images. Live Photogragraphy by: Camilo Hidalgo.
Published & Copywritten by: HER Records.
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Bio
"This is Real Rock'n'Roll"
Keeping her mouth shut is something that ANTI-HEROs frontwoman Rose Perry has never been able to master. Growing up as a troubled and confused youth, music was the one outlet through which she could gain total acceptance. Never succumbing to negative temptation, Perry sought refuge through her artistic endeavours in hopes that the experiences she went through would one day serve as inspiration for her listeners.
"ANTI-HEROs music is refreshing. It motivates me to be strong and confident."
Amelia Favata, Creator, ANTI-HERO Streetteam
Never anticipating that she would one day be the leader behind a rock and roll phenomenon, Perry, unlike other rockers, maintains humility and takes the time to show her fans how much they are appreciated.
"Anti-Hero's live shows are loud, obnoxious, a little silly at times ... you cant ask for anything better than that. Anti-Hero always go out of the way to make their fans feel special, which is rare these days in music."
Patman Coates, Official ANTI-HERO Bitch
Acting as not only a band comprised of four extremely talented musicians, but rather the voice of a generation, ANTI-HERO has captured issues of societal prominence through the lyrics of their hard-hitting catchy rock-infused anthems.
"ANTI-HEROs music has helped me so much on an individual basis. They put light in my dark days, and even more light in the good days. They are not just a band; they are four people who I look up to. Much love to them."
Mich Elik, Creator, ANTI-HERO Fansite
Dubbed as the '21st Centurys Answer to Nirvana' (CoverZone Magazine, USA), ANTI-HEROs raw unapologetic attitude harkens back to a time when music, like any other art form, was inspirational, not sold as a commodity.
With their passionate presence, and commitment to delivering music with meaning, ANTI-HERO continues to raise the standards for musicians everywhere.
"ANTI-HERO is the heart of what music was meant to be. Passion. Drive. Dedication. Inspiration. And always presented with a positive message."
Jackery Schlifer, ANTI-HERO fan
Comprised of Nic VanH, Perrys bombshell blonde sidekick on Bass & Backing Balls, Jesse Tomes, the groups Lead Guitarist, Arranger & Comic relief, and finally, Todd Stewart, more commonly known as T-Bag (yes, there is a good story behind this one folks) keeping it loud, consistent, and in perfect tempo on drums, ANTI-HERO is not your average rock quartet.
As Perry explains, "We try to promote following ones dreams as one of our strongest messages. We write what we know, how we feel, and who we are as people. We dont write your cliché love and hate songs, but rather, with our music, we try to pay homage to the artists of the past who have made the industry what it is today. We are not here to fit into any molds, or preconceived notions of what it means to be in a female-fronted band. This is real rock with real attitude, and we are real people just trying to tell our story, hoping we can reach others with what we say."
ANTI-HEROs definitely primed to take on the music biz, and with their impressive D.I.Y. ethics which have earned them accolades of success, seeing them crowned as rock and roll royalty will surely be no surprise to anyone.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
"Best Rock Band" - London Music Awards, 2006
Nominated "Best Rock Band" three years in a row - London Music Awards, 2005 - 2008
"Unpretty" Music Video Nominated for "Best Indie Rock Video" - Cravefest Music Video Awards 2007
"Hardest of the Hardkore Bands" - Radio XXX 2006
"Artist of the Year" - Makato Music 2007
Fan Selected "Reader's Choice Band" - Cover Zone Magazine, 2005
Top Selling Artist for Addictive Records/Fontana North/Universal (2005-2006)
"Unpretty" Album Charted in Top 100 Earshot National Campus Report - 2005
ANTI-HERO ranks in the Top 50 for Most Played Artists - Songplanet 2008
ANTI-HERO have toured with such notable acts as: Priestess, Jakalope, Idle Sons, Shiragirl, Robin Black and The Intergalactic Rockstars, Die Mannequin, The Flairs (ex-Tuuli/Bif Naked), Rockit Girl (ex-Veruca Salt), Scratching Post, Money Money, CJ Sleez, The Black Donnellys, 63 Monroe.
MUSIC FESTIVALS & CONFERENCE PERFORMANCES
Clinton Arts & Music Festival 2007 (Clinton, NY, US)
Cravefest Music Video Awards 2007 (Toronto, ON
Selected to showcase at Hyperactive Music Festival 2007 (Albuquerque, NM, US)
Selected to showcase at SXSW 2007 (Austin, TX, US)
Canadian Music Week 2006 & 2007: Scene Magazine Stage (Toronto, ON)
Vans Warped Tour 2005 & 2006: Shiragirl Stage, MySpace Tent, & All Girl Skate Jam
NorthbyNortheast 2006 (Toronto, ON)
Rock the Wake 2006 (Haliburton, ON)
M.E.A.N.YFest 2006 at CBGBs (NYC, NY US)
Delhi Harvestfest 2006 (Delhi, ON)
Plympton-Wyoming Fall Fair 2006 (Wyoming , ON)
Noisefest Metal Fest 2006, (Chicago, IL, US),
Canadian Finals Global Battle
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