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EKOTREN SIGNS DEAL WITH BURNHILL UNION RECORDS!
Chicago, IL – (May 18, 2010) Chicago-based BURNHILL UNION RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Florida melodic metal group EKOTREN, to their growing rock label. EKOTREN is once again teaming up with producer Paul Trust (Endo, Diecast, Atom Smash) and are looking to release their sophomore record sometime before the end of the year. The band will be hitting the studio in early July to record the new album.

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Yet another example of sick talent meets slick producer Paul Trust resulting in another star being shot across the skies for all to see! I don’t know how the man manages to find such incredible talent to place in front of his engineering console, but he does it again with THE CHAOS AGENT. This time, Trust keeps his Florida roots in tact as he works the Fort Myers boys through the paces of a complex batch of 3-tunes, one of which is destined to take them to the very top of the Active Rock Radio plateau. “Reborn”, the EP opener is so hot my ears are still burning. A tricky guitar intro lays the groundwork for a catchy verse that just explodes into the chorus from hell, folks! This one will have your attention long after you stop listening, I promise. It’s not hard to imagine this one being played right next to your BREAKING BENJAMIN and THREE DAYS GRACE favorites on every station on the planet! I detect a huge hit for sure. Track two, “TTV”, is a catchy as hell romper with more of a Post-Punk vibe combined with heavy Pop tinge. It’s as if FALL OUT BOY had a fist-to-fist with TAKING BACK SUNDAY and the winner went on a bender, smoking something highly illegal! Great message behind this one as well as some very cool playing from the entire band; Paul Trust’s idle hands controlling the perfect combustion of sound for each chorus to keep it heavy-handed and edgy. The final track, “Invincibly Sound” is probably going to be an easy mark for fans of PANIC AT THE DISCO and bands of that ilk as it is a very Pop-infused ditty with a catchier-than-all-get-out vocal performance from singer Josh Poullion.

There’s really nothing I can uncover in THE CHAOS AGENT that could be improved. They’re just a damn good band, with again, an incredible producer that is destined to be the next Howard Benson. Truly a must have CD for anyone who loves today’s Rock music. Head over to (HERE) to find out everything about the band as well as purchase this killer E.P. Very, Very Highly Recommended!!!
17 Oct 2009 by Bam-Bam

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Having heard quite a bit of music lately that was overseen by ENDO/DIECAST producer Paul Trust, I was very excited to check out the three tracks on ENSTRIDE’s latest E.P. Trust knows how to get a great sound out of an Active Rock band looking to appeal to radio audiences, so it’s always a treat to hear his work. Here we find him taking on a Philadelphia-based band with incredible chops and deathgrip precision in their delivery. The opening title-track is a heated affair of guitar brawn and drumming excellence. I especially love how you can’t really tell from the opening riffs, just how the song is going to groove until they launch it at point-blank range to the bridge of your nose. This puzzling little intricacy is very apparent in track #2, “Parasite”, which wails away on guitar making you think it’s going to blast in with some cut-time drumbeat. Instead, it stomps, Godzilla-like, right in your face with drummer Steve Jepson pulling a perfect Morgan Rose (of SEVENDUST fame) growl/scream backup throughout singer Justin Wright’s impeccable vocal-melodic gymnastics show! This is by far, my favorite track on the E.P. I’ve hit “repeat” on this one more times than my Itunes can calculate at current! Finishing up this trio of radio-ready rockers is “Wings”, a mid-tempo, semi-acoustic number that doesn’t really hit a pace for me until the chorus and killer breakdown parts appear. Unfortunately, those breakdowns don’t make their presence known enough throughout for my taste, but it’s still a song that ranks higher than most bands’ best numbers.

With all that said, the final outcome is an E.P. that stands up and demands to be heard. Great performances from the band all-around and an incredible mix from Mr. Trust make this another Heavy Rock standout that should have fans, both new and diehards, screaming as they crowd the front-of-stage at their live shows. Head over to (PURCHASE HERE) to snag your copy now and keep your eyes peeled for when they’ll be touring near you. This one is Very, Very Highly Recommended!!!
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The Metal Den’s Randy “Rocket” Cody recently conducted some Q&A with the talented producer for his loyal worldwide army of DEN HEADZ.

Rocket: Where were you born and raised?

Paul: I was born and raised in Merchantville NJ, a suburb of Philly.

Rocket: Do you come from a big family?

Paul: Small family. Spent a lot of time by myself listening to my 8-tracks or reading Tolkien.

Rocket: When did you first get interested in rock music?

Paul: I had been mesmerized by the radio for as long as I can remember. I would fall asleep to my radio every night and I also happened to have inherited a strange assortment of records ranging from The Stones “Hot Rocks”, Beatles “Let it Be’ and Doors “Morrison Hotel”. So it seems that rock has never not been a part of my life.

Rocket: Who are some of your favorite heavy metal bands of today?

Paul: My current top dog in Metal is Slipknot. Their combination of heaviness and melody amazes me.

Rocket: Are you musically inclined? Meaning, do you play an instrument?

Paul: I am a drummer although through the years and after music school I have picked up keyboards and some guitar, at least enough for writing purposes.

Rocket: You graduated from the University of Miami School of Music Engineering. How much of what you learned there actually helps you in what you really do today as a successful producer?

Paul: It’s funny, the classes that I thought were a waste of time like Orchestration and Music Theory seem to be used everyday but I can’t say that I use a whole lot of my Digital Signal Processing theory in the studio.

Rocket: Do you remember your first rock show?

Paul: This will date me. It was the Police “Ghost in the Machine” Tour with the Go Go’s opening at the Spectrum in Philly. Stewart Copeland is a badass.

Rocket: Everyone knows you mainly from your success with Diecast. You produced 2001’s “Day of Reckoning”. Will you be doing more work with them?

Paul: We actually have some new stuff in the works.

Rocket: Who are some of the other bands you have worked with?

Paul: The list is a lot longer than I would have thought. I’m currently working with Atom Smash who are starting to create a nice little buzz. Also Fort Myers Day Minus 7 which we are all real excited about. I just finished some songs with Echovalve which is another great project. Past projects include Endo, Crease, Sunday Driver…

Rocket: You produced all of EkoTren’s albums (2 EP’s and 2008’s “Light The Fire”) Isn’t it amazing to watch them grow? I understand you worked with Sheldon’s vocals a lot on the last record, what can you tell us about that?

Paul: I think they are a great band with a unique take on the genre. Sheldon is absolutely the funniest guy I have ever had the pleasure of producing. We really have a great time in the studio although I always gain weight when I work with him…

Rocket: Are you going to work with EkoTren on their next album?

Paul: I think so. We might have something in the works soon.

Rocket: I notice you are working with Enstride out of Philly, who I had actually come across in 2007. Great guys and very talented. How has it been to work with them?

Paul: Another good band and also for me it was a band that I could relate to personally, having grown up in the Philly area.

Rocket: If you could produce any metal band in the world today, who would it be and why?

Paul: Well by default (and they’re not really metal) I would say Rush. I would want to make the next Moving Pictures with them, but other than that fantasy, I think my real skill is working with the up and coming unknown bands.

Rocket: What is your opinion of how ‘free downloading’ has drastically affected record sales in the 21st century?

Paul: Time to get out the soap box. I think everyone needs to understand the long term ramifications of not paying for your music. The only way bands like Pink Floyd got to make 4 albums without a hit was because of the fact the labels were making money and could be more patient. Now if a band on a major doesn’t go gold it’s considered a failure and they’re dropped. So If you want to keep hearing disposable music, keep not paying for the music.

Rocket: How do bands submit to hire you on as a producer?

Paul: The easiest way is to go to PaulTrust.com and leave us a message. I’m always looking for new bands to work with. A lot of bands are afraid to contact a producer because they think they are too busy or too expensive. I’d recommend bands to take the time to reach out to me or whoever, you might be surprised with the outcome. If I hear something that connects with me we can try to find a way to make it happen.

Rocket: You have a blog at your web site. I read the recent one about Kayaking and spotting dolphins. Does being outdoors help stimulate your creatively?

Paul: Kayaking and biking are magical writing times for me. I think it’s the solitude matched with the rhythmn of the exertion. My best ideas always come from times like these.

Rocket: Do you also go out and scout for young upcoming acts at shows or do you rely more on friends (in the biz) passing on stuff to you?

Paul: When I can. Unfortunately my studio schedule prevents me from getting out much. If I’m out at a show it’s probably to support one of the bands I work with and then yes I try to catch as many other bands that night as possible.

Rocket: What are some of the future projects you will be working on?

Paul: Next on the slate is a band called The Chaos Agent. I think everyone is going to be blown away with these guys. I’m currently producing the Miami band Venejer. They really rock but have a great radio sense about them. Also finishing up Music Is a Weapon who I had worked with when they were Al’s Not Well (the first band I signed to my label Panacea). Their material is always by far the most eclectic and unique I’ve ever run across, and I think they have a major hit on their hands.

Rocket: What do you see as the one main downfall with good bands actually not surviving in the biz?

Paul: The industry is no longer setup to slowly develop and cultivate talent. So a good band is only measured by their immediate results. I don’t think many of the greatest bands of all time would have thrived in this scenario.

Rocket: What is the one piece of advice you can give to a young person who dreams of making it in music as a member of a band or as a producer?

Paul: Be prepared to work harder than the next guy and always be honest and treat people with respect. Try to capitilze on opportunity but don’t get caught in your own hype.

Rocket: Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Paul: I would love to have a studio in a beautiful remote location, say the islands, that bands could come and stay at to make our records. Hopefully there will be a lot of RIAA certified stuff hanging on the walls.

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